Garissa,Garissa County Stories

Somali culture, wildlife and hospitality draw tourists to Garissa’s Bulla Adey village
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 27, 2025

The village, previously untouched by tourism, is now beginning to attract travellers seeking authenticity and willing to brave the area’s harsh weathe...

Livestock and lions make uneasy neighbours: How a fence upgrade helped protect domestic and wild animals in Tanzania
The Conversation  |  Jul 27, 2025

In a few of the world’s human-wildlife conflict systems, where data exist to assess spillover effects, there is evidence that detrimental spillovers d...

Senate report reveals alarming neglect, drug shortages and overcrowding in county hospitals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 25, 2025

The report paints a grim reality; wards without privacy, power outages in operating rooms, drug shelves left bare, and mothers in maternity wards forc...

Garissa unveils irrigation policy to boost food security, climate resilience and economic growth
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 24, 2025

Developed with technical and financial support from the World Food Programme, the policy focuses on expanding the acreage under irrigation, improving...

Garissa artisans equipped for housing project roles in youth job creation push
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 23, 2025

Garissa Township MP Dekow M. Barrow encouraged the artisans to make the most of the opportunity and urged contractors to follow government guidelines.

KeNHA schedules four-month closure on part of Thika–Garissa road for bridge rehabilitation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 21, 2025

KeNHA announced that the affected section of the road will be partially closed from Saturday, July 26, to Saturday, November 8, 2025, to allow for mai...

Traders at Garissa’s Soko Mugdi market rise from ashes again as state plans modern upgrade
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 20, 2025

On Thursday, Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Ramadhan presided over the distribution of donations worth over Sh1.6 million—provided by Health CS A...

Northern Kenya needs better weather forecast communication, says met department
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 18, 2025

Ebla Hassan, the secretary of the Garissa Farmers Network, echoed the call to strengthen early warning systems, particularly for farmers along the Riv...

Two dead in Garissa after IED blast along Ijara–Bodhai Road
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 14, 2025

The victims were traveling on Brobox vehicle registration number KDJ 495N and were destined to Bodhai town on the fateful night.

Armed gang kills watchman at girls' school in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 11, 2025

The police incident report further indicated that the assailants also broke into the principal's office and stole Sh102,500.

Police probe shooting of trader found dead in stalled car in Dadaab
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Investigators suspect the victim may have been stopped by gunmen and shot after failing to comply with their demands.

Third suspect charged with murder of Gaala Adan, 17, killed after rejecting forced marriage in Wajir
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 10, 2025

The DPP had earlier charged Tiffow—identified as the deceased’s 40-year-old husband—and Ahmed with Gaala’s murder.

Appeal court stops Sh7.9m payout to Garissa residents who sued State over alleged military shooting
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 08, 2025

This follows an appeal by the State seeking to halt payment of the damages ordered after the High Court found the Kenya Defence Forces liable for shoo...

Garissa farmers count losses as recurring floods wipe out solar-powered farming dreams
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 06, 2025

Their dreams of transforming agriculture through solar-powered water pumps have been shattered by ongoing anxiety and uncertainty caused by recurring...

Garissa elders petition assembly to rename streets after eminent local leaders, cultural icons
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 05, 2025

The elders explored the significance of naming the streets after eminent personalities as a form of public commemoration, honouring individuals who co...

Garissa leaders push for fire preparedness at Soko Mugdi following frequent market fires
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 03, 2025

Garissa Town MCA and Minority Leader Hussein Mohamed tabled the motion, which received unanimous support from all Members of the County Assembly.

Fake lawyers busted in Garissa town as Law Society of Kenya cracks down on illegal law firms
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 03, 2025

Speaking to journalists at the Garissa Police Station where the suspects are being held, Mbugu confirmed that the operation aimed to enforce legal sta...

Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo warns youth against Libya-based human trafficking syndicate
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 01, 2025

Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo expressed concern that families were being impoverished by selling their livestock to raise ransom money...

Fire burns Garissa town’s Soko Mugdi market again as traders count millions in losses
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 30, 2025

Asha Mohamed stood in shock as her M-Pesa shop was engulfed in flames, saying it was the second time fire had completely destroyed her business.

Garissa elders urge peace, restraint ahead of 2027 polls amidst rising tensions
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 30, 2025

The peace committee said demonstrations are constitutional rights, but must be sanctioned through proper procedures.

Garissa University launches community policing initiative to boost security and prevent extremism
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 26, 2025

The university, which endured one of Kenya’s deadliest terrorist attacks in April 2015 that claimed the lives of 147 students, launched the initiative...

Garissa court jails two men for 30 years over 2019 Dadaab terror attack that killed officers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2025

The prosecution said the convicts, described as highly trained sharpshooters with advanced combat skills, were actively involved in the coordinated at...

North Eastern cancer cases hit 2,437 since 2023, leaders link surge to suspected nuclear waste dumping
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama demanded urgent investigations to identify and hold accountable those behind the toxic activity.

Garissa man goes missing on wedding day, family appeals for public help to trace him
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 22, 2025

The missing man's brother, Qassim, said the family is struggling to understand what happened, noting there were no signs of abduction or force, and he...

Four suspects arrested as police rescue two minors in Garissa abduction attempt
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 21, 2025

According to a police report, the incident occurred at around 10 am when one Surura Hire reported that two of his grandchildren, a girl aged 10 and a...

Civil society groups in Garissa call for stricter oversight of NGOs misusing donor funds
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 20, 2025

Mohamed Khalif Nunde, the chairperson of Garissa civil society organisations, said that NGOs serving communities must be held accountable through mand...

Stakeholders gather in Garissa to tackle ASAL education challenges, explore tech solutions
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 13, 2025

Various stakeholders emphasised the need to empower teachers to implement technology in the classroom, noting that adequate training and support are e...

Garissa senator warns of national division over selective justice in wake of Ojwang’s death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

Haji said while it was important to demand justice for Ojwang, similar urgency should be shown for other Kenyans who have died under unclear circumsta...

Police in Garissa warned against obstructing gender-based violence investigations
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 05, 2025

Nominated MP Ummulkheir Harun urged stakeholders to unite in combating the rising cases of GBV in Garissa, expressing concern over survivors being sil...

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