35-659: Marsabit is a town in the northern Marsabit County in Kenya . It is situated in the former Eastern Province and is almost surrounded by the Marsabit National Park . The town is located 170 kilometres (110 mi) east of the centre of the East African Rift at an elevation of between 1300 and 1400 metres. It serves as the capital of Marsabit County, and lies southeast of the Chalbi Desert in
70-423: A forested area known for its volcanoes and crater lakes Marsabit is an outpost of urban civilization in the desert of northern Kenya. The town is situated on an isolated extinct volcano , Mount Marsabit , which rises almost a kilometer above the desert. The hills here are heavily forested, in contrast to the desert beyond, with their own "insular" eco-system. The town has a population of about 5,000. The town
105-739: A needs assessment survey in New Guinea . In 1951 Hartwig, along with Bob and Betty Hutchins of MAF-US, established service in New Guinea, based at Madang . On August 6, 1951, Hartwig was killed when his aircraft crashed in the Asaroka Pass in the Central New Guinea Highlands . In the years following, work in New Guinea continued through the joint efforts of the Australian and American MAF organizations. Later,
140-694: A provider of disaster response and relief services. Following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami , MAF provided air and communications support in Sumatra to humanitarian agencies responding to the crisis. In 2007, MAF provided aid following Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh and Hurricane Felix in Nicaragua, and worked with the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to halt an Ebola outbreak in
175-521: A remote jungle location in Mexico. In addition to Truxton and Greene, other early members of the fellowship included Charlie Mellis, Nate Saint , Larry Montgomery, Grady Parrott, George Fisk, Clarence Soderberg, and Jim Buyers. The earliest MAF fields of service were Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador. Over the years, the organization expanded to serve many countries of Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Eurasia. In
210-989: A similar way to the aviation support. MAF staff saw the needs of isolated church leaders which could be met with the use of various educational technologies including the internet, computers, MP3 players and other communication devices. MAF Learning Technologies is providing support to many other ministries seeking to provide leadership training, education and community development training to people in isolated areas. MAF missionaries perform tasks as diverse as digging wells in Mali, providing disaster relief services in Sumatra, installing jungle communications and internet wifi networks in Papua New Guinea and Ecuador, operating computer centers in rural African villages, providing air ambulance services in East Timor and Haiti, and showing
245-523: A total population of 459,785, of which 243,548 are males, 216,219 females and 18 intersex persons. There are 77,495 households, with an average household size of 5.8 persons per household and a population density of 6 people per square kilometre. Population Religion in Marsabit County There are 4 sub counties, 16 divisions, 63 locations and 127 sub-locations. There 4 constituencies and 20 county assembly wards. Mohamed Mohamud Ali
280-426: Is a total of 111 health facilities, hospital beds in the county. County has 457 health personnel of different cadre. HIV prevalence is at 1% ,below the national 5.3% (Kenya HIV Estimates 2011). The county is covered by 5,000 km (3,100 mi) of road network. Of this, 4,108 km (2,553 mi) is covered by earth surface, 580 km (360 mi) is murram surface, and 312 km (194 mi) of surface
315-444: Is an Evangelical Christian organization that provides aviation, communications, and learning technology services to more than 1,000 Christian and humanitarian agencies, as well as thousands of isolated missionaries and indigenous villagers in the world's most remote areas. There are three major operational centers – Nampa, Idaho ; Ashford , England; and Cairns , Australia. These centres provide operational support to programs in
350-424: Is approximately 277 kilometres (172 mi) from Isiolo. There are two airstrips servicing charter aircraft, one close to town on the road towards Moyale ( Marsabit Airstrip ), and the second further away towards Chalbi ( Segel Airstrip ). The Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) operates the only regular flight to Marsabit, on Tuesdays and Fridays. Marsabit town is a trading and commercial centre, which facilitates
385-416: Is claimed that "Marsa" was a governor and was sent there by Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia at that time when the area was part of Ethiopia. The castle on the top of the hill on the outskirt of the town is believed to be where Governor Marsa lived (Muktar Osman Shumbe-Oromo historian). Besides the aforementioned ethnic groups, there are other people from other parts of Kenya who are there working mostly for
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#1732780956899420-447: Is covered by bitumen. There are two post offices with 1,000 installed letter boxes: 717 rented letter boxes and 283 vacant letter boxes. Administratively, the county is divided into four administrative sub-counties namely: Marsabit Central, Laisamis, North Horr, and Moyale. Sub-counties are further divided into 20 wards and administrative villages. Mission Aviation Fellowship Mission Aviation Fellowship ( MAF )
455-411: Is located in central north Kenya and borders the eastern shore of Lake Turkana . Important topographical features are: Ol Donyo Ranges 2,066 m [6,778 ft] in the southwest, Mount Marsabit 1,865 m [6,119 ft] in the central part of the county, Hurri Hills 1,685 m [5,528 ft] in the northeastern part of the county, Mount Kulal 2,235 m [7,333 ft] in
490-539: Is mainly inhabited by the Cushitic -speaking Rendille, as well as the Borana, Gabra, Sakuye Oromo, Dasenach and Burji who are mostly traders and farmers with settlements in urban centres. There are also very few Nilotic Turkana and Bantu Ameru residents. Additionally, there are also few non-Cushitic-speaking traders. Marsabit has an airstrip and a mountain peak (Mount Marsabit), with "singing" wells just outside
525-617: Is the Governor and was elected in 2017 and his deputy is Solomon Gubo Riwe. He replaced Ukur Yattani , the first governor of Marsabit county and currently the Cabinet Secretary of National Treasury & Planning. Gordana Hargura is the Senator and has been senator since 2013. Nasra Ibrahim Ibren is the first elected women representative and was replaced in 2017 general elections by Safia Sheikh Adan. For Marsabit County,
560-667: Is the second largest county by size in Kenya after Turkana county which has an area of 71,597.8 km . Its capital is Marsabit and its largest town is Moyale . According to the 2019 census, the county had a population of 459,785. It is bordered to the North by Ethiopia , to the West by Turkana County to the South by Samburu County and Isiolo County , and to the East by Wajir County . The county
595-689: The January 2010 earthquake in Haiti. MAF also provides internet, IT and RF communications to its various projects around the globe. In disasters, MAF uses a mobile VSAT terminal which can be "checked" onto most commercial airlines as baggage. This terminal can provide emergency communications anywhere in the world and can be quickly deployed. Mission Aviation Fellowship provides transport services to missionaries, translators, support personnel, consultants, trainers and linguists; provides medical evacuations; and assists in disaster relief work. In some areas, support
630-570: The hot semi-arid climate ( BSh ) found in nearby lowlands. The town is very windy. It is under the influence of an atmospheric feature known as the ' Turkana Jet ', which is a strong southeasterly wind originating from the Indian Ocean. The Kenya Meteorological Department run a WMO weather station in Marsabit. Marsabit County Marsabit County is a county in Kenya , covering a surface area of 66,923.1 square kilometres. Marsabit
665-746: The Americas, Africa and Asia Pacific regions. In 2010, MAF served in more than 55 countries, flying 201,710 passengers with a fleet of some 130 aircraft. MAF began with several World War II pilots who had a vision for how aviation could be used to spread the Christian faith. After the War, Jim Truxton of the United States, Murray Kendon of the United Kingdom, and Edwin Hartwig of Australia, with
700-566: The Australian MAF established service in central and north Australia ( Arnhem Land ), Borneo , and Bougainville . MAF came to worldwide attention when, in 1956, MAF-US pilot Nate Saint and four other missionaries were killed on a beach in Ecuador by Huaorani . Family members of those killed returned to Ecuador and ministered to the tribe, and some of the men who killed the missionaries eventually converted to Christianity. The story
735-473: The British organization expanded service to other African countries. The organizational meeting for an Australian MAF organization was held on June 30, 1947. Early members included Edwin "Harry" Hartwig, Leonard Buck, John Nimmo, Bruce Morton and Ken Cooper. After the purchase of a de Havilland Tiger Moth aircraft in 1949, Hartwig and Alex Friend undertook a survey of northern Australia. Hartwig then completed
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#1732780956899770-472: The Consul to assist in consolidation of farming and permanent settlement on the slopes of Mount Marsabit. However, Colonial explorers occasionally interacted with locals, the herdsmen to point to the mountains on their expedition while in the lowlands. The Cushitic speaking Rendille of Marsabit pronounce the place as indication of dark clouds engulfing the top peak of the mountains, thus mar-sabich . In Rendille,
805-587: The County Executive Committee comprises:- Source There are 278 ECD centres 209 primary schools and 31 secondary schools. The county has also 1 teachers training college, 4 Youth Polytechnics, 106 adult training institutions and 6 technical training institutions. The number of teachers currently providing basic education in Marsabit county is 1,912, consisting of 492 ECDE teachers, 1,147 primary and 283 secondary school teachers. There
840-513: The Democratic Republic of Congo. In 2008, MAF aircraft evacuated missionaries and foreign aid workers from Chad following violence there. That same year, MAF airdropped food and medical supplies to villagers stranded by flooding in the wake of four deadly storms in Haiti, and served refugee camps in the Democratic Republic of Congo following clashes between government and rebel forces. MAF also provided relief services in response to
875-536: The Sololo-Moyale escarpment up to 1,400 m [4,600 ft] above sea level. The county experiences semi-arid climatic conditions with an average temperature ranging between 15 °C and 26 °C. The rainfall ranges between 200 and 1,000 mm (7.9 and 39.4 in) per annum. The Long rains season starts in April through May while the short rains occur from November to December. The county has
910-538: The United Kingdom, Missionary Aviation Fellowship was initially organized as a wing of the Mildmay Movement (a Christian outreach organization), though it later became an independent organization. Murray Kendon was instrumental in the agency's founding, as were Jack Hemmings, Stuart King, and Tom Banham. MAF-UK conducted a survey of Central Africa in 1948, followed by service in Sudan in 1950. In subsequent years,
945-409: The government and business. Muslims, Christians and adherents of traditional religions all inhabit the town. Marsabit was the announced location for a conference between Borana and Gabra elders scheduled for 2–6 June 2009. Discussions to resolve existing conflicts between the two groups have been underway for several years now, and agreements were expected to be sealed at the event at this conference in
980-402: The movie Jesus in remote villages. Its learning technologies division provides training and biblical resources for thousands of isolated pastors and church leaders. The organization focuses its mission work in the areas of evangelism and church nurture; medical assistance; disaster response; community development; and training and development of indigenous peoples. MAF has become well known as
1015-635: The northwest and the mountains around Sololo-Moyale escarpment up to 1,400 m [4,600 ft] in the northeast. The Chalbi Desert makes up much of the center region of the county. The county is made of an extensive plain lying 300 and 900 m (980 and 2,950 ft) above sea level which gently slopes towards the south-east. Some of the prominent features include Ol Donyo 2,066 m [6,778 ft] above sea level, Mt. Marsabit 1,865 m [6,119 ft] above sea level, Hurri Hills 1,685 m [5,528 ft] above sea level, Mt. Kulal 2,235 m [7,333 ft] above sea level, and
1050-496: The presence of traditional leaders. Marsabit is approximately 550 kilometres (340 mi) from Nairobi via the towns of Isiolo and Archers Post . Reaching the town formerly required private transport, but there are now several bus services on the route from Isiolo to Marsabit, and from Nairobi to Moyale via Marsabit. The road is tarmac to bitumen standards and connects to the Kenya-Ethiopia Border at Moyale. It
1085-655: The supply and movement of goods and services between Moyale (goods from Ethiopia ) and Isiolo (goods from Nairobi). Agriculture also plays a role, as many grow millet and maize to be consumed locally and nomadic people supply beef by selling their cows. Lake Paradise (which attracts game animals such as elephants and buffalo), and Bongole Crater located in the heart of the forest are both local attractions for tourists. The town and surrounding area are of rich cultural interest to anthropologists and other researchers. Marsabit has an altitude-influenced dry-summer tropical savanna climate ( Köppen : As ), very slightly above
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1120-420: The support of like-minded Christians, founded missionary aviation agencies in their respective countries. The US organization was the first to take to the air, under the name Christian Airmen's Missionary Fellowship, later known as Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). In 1946, pilot Betty Greene flew the first MAF aircraft on its inaugural flight, transporting two missionaries of Wycliffe Bible Translators to
1155-523: The town. Elephants can also often be seen in the local wildlife refuge that surrounds the town, occasionally breaking down fences and causing damage to local farmers' crop beds. The name is possibly from the Amharic word ማርሳቤት marsa bet , meaning 'Marsa's home/house', and is believed to have been named after a farmer named 'Marsa' (an ethnic Burji) who was brought to Marsabit from Mega (in Ethiopia) by
1190-413: The word mar means 'rainy/drizzling clouds', and sabich means 'engulfing'. In addition, the same communities also at some point claim first explorers to have named the place "Mar-a-bit". This is said to be an English phrase, consisting of the archaic verb mar and the complement a bit . The verb mar means 'to impair the quality or appearance of', describing higher cold altitude. On the other hand, it
1225-568: Was featured in Life magazine, and several feature films have been made about the life and death of these missionaries, including End of the Spear in 2005. In later years, MAF agencies were established in other countries, including New Zealand, South Africa, Suriname, Finland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Canada. MAF Learning Technologies developed in
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