Garissa Stories

Farmers in Isiolo, Garissa, seven other counties to receive Sh6.3 billion USAID grant
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The five-year programme aims to tackle food insecurity and enhance agribusiness in some of Kenya's most vulnerable regions.

Orphaned girl from Garissa who beat odds to score A- in KCSE aims at becoming a medical doctor
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 11, 2025

She attributed her success to her brother, sisters, teachers and uncles who stood with her as she studied in a remote school in the Balambala Sub-Coun...

Eastleigh matatus come to the rescue of stranded passengers travelling to Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 06, 2025

Also contributing to the crisis is the fact that many buses were already fully booked as learners prepared to resume school for the first term.

Garissa farmers turn to beekeeping as a climate-resilient livelihood
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 28, 2024

With initiatives like these, Garissa’s farmers are not only securing their livelihoods but also contributing to environmental conservation and economi...

Lawyer Ahmednasir blasts northern Kenya leaders for 'neglecting' their counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Ahmednasir's criticism is directed at the five counties of Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, and Marsabit.

2024 mass flooding that ravaged Garissa and Tana River counties
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 25, 2024

In the tragic boat accident, eight passengers travelling from Nairobi lost their lives, with their bodies later recovered, while 22 others were rescue...

Anti-FGM campaigners in Garissa raise awareness to protect girls during December holiday
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 21, 2024

Through collaboration with community members, actionable steps are being developed to shield girls from FGM.

Leaders ask CJ Martha Koome to build more courts in north eastern region
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 21, 2024

Wajir South MP Mohammed Adow and his Mandera South counterpart Abdul Haro say the neglect of the region in almost all spheres makes it difficult for t...

SUPKEM calls for empowerment of Garissa farmers to combat poverty, promote peace
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 13, 2024

The SUPKEM Garissa branch officials highlighted the lack of farm inputs and minimal farmer's participation in budget making.

Garissa launches positive parenting programme to tackle teen violence
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 12, 2024

Garissa Township Deputy County Commissioner Sebastian Okiring urged parents to guide and give their children the necessary attention and guidance agai...

Garissa, Turkana's unpaid bills to contractors hit Sh9.7 billion in three months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The rising debts have placed immense pressure on the private sector, with businesses struggling to cope with unserviced bills.

Court grants relief to over 1,000 Garissa locals evicted from their homes in 2010
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 06, 2024

The residents had settled on the land as pastoralists in the 1940s, initially as grazing lands but in the 1980s they put up permanent and semi-permane...

New north eastern youth parliament to engage young people on governance
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 06, 2024

The newly elected Speaker appreciated the KYMCA for the initiative that he said was a sure way to empower youth to realise their dreams to become lead...

Tana River, Garissa among top performers in own source revenue collections - CoB
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

Leading the list is Tana River, which achieved 81 per cent of its annual OSR target, followed by Narok at 60 per cent, Samburu at 36 per cent, Garissa...

People with disabilities in Garissa demand inclusion, leadership roles on International Day
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 03, 2024

Aden Bille Hassan, the Garissa County chairperson for PWDs, emphasised the need for greater representation in leadership roles

Garissa learners gain skills in climate-smart agriculture initiative set to combat food insecurity
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 01, 2024

At Yathrib Primary School, a UK-Tech Hub-funded project is equipping students with modern agricultural skills while enhancing the school feeding progr...

Garissa's Balambala residents endorse upgrading of town to a municipality
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 26, 2024

Mohamed Horrow, a long-serving professional health officer and trader in Balambala town, welcomed the move which he said has the support of residents.

Garissa County unveils Sh38 million revolving fund loan to support vulnerable groups
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 21, 2024

According to the governor, funds have already been disbursed to 60 groups, each receiving Sh500,000, while another 20 groups were allocated Sh400,000....

Bunge La Wananchi defends Senator Abdul Haji over attack by Woman Representative
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 18, 2024

The Bunge La Wananchi officials defended the senator, asserting that his comments were a response to attacks on certain members of the county.

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