Garissa County Stories

Six police officers killed, four injured in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 23, 2025

According to a police report, the heavily armed insurgents with sophisticated weapons overran the camp causing death and Injuries.

Garissa floods and drought: Kenya Red Cross ramps up volunteer recruitment to boost disaster response
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 21, 2025

Based on past experience, he said the organisation had decided to recruit volunteers at the sub-county level to ensure efficiency and quick interventi...

High Court dismisses Wajir MCAs bid to block creation of conservancy
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 20, 2025

They argued that the registration and allocation of land to the conservancy posed a direct threat to the social fabric of the affected communities.

Garissa farmer champions fodder production to combat climate change
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 19, 2025

According to Hassan, farmers need not worry about losses since grass is non-perishable and can be stored for extended periods with proper storage faci...

Garissa MCAs question county health officials over unmet workers’ demands
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 15, 2025

Other members raised concerns about issues highlighted by the striking health workers, including the lack of promotions, denial of leave allowances, a...

Kenya Red Cross trains 60 community members in Garissa on life-saving skills
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 13, 2025

The beneficiaries were drawn from various sectors including boda boda riders, traders, humanitarian workers and community youth leaders among others.

Joy after Garissa man abducted last year reunites with his family
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 11, 2025

Musa said that Osman seemed scared even of relatives who came to see him after news of his return spread.

Garissa marks International Women’s Day with call to end FGM, early marriage
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 08, 2025

During the event, women’s rights activists from various organisations emphasised the need to address the rampant cases of sexual violence against scho...

Garissa Women’s Prison calls for vocational training support for inmates
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 07, 2025

The female inmates marked the Women’s Week celebrations with traditional dances and songs.

Garissa, Wajir, Samburu among six top counties exceeding revenue targets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 05, 2025

The report reveals that Narok leads with 87 per cent, followed by Elgeyo Marakwet at 60 per cent, Samburu at 59 per cent, Laikipia at 55 per cent, Gar...

Garissa health workers go on strike after county fails to address grievances
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 03, 2025

The health workers had in November 2024 called off a planned strike after union leaders signed an agreement with Garissa Governor Nathif Jama.

Dates prices remain high in Garissa despite government waiving taxes
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 01, 2025

Many studies have revealed that dates contain a high amount of carbohydrates in a small package, which helps quickly replenish energy levels after fas...

Over 2,500 youth in Garissa County register for overseas jobs
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 28, 2025

Hafsa Mohamed who completed her nursing diploma course four years ago at Garissa Medical College but could not get a job also expressed hope of gettin...

Solar power boost for Taita Taveta as county government secures deal for supply of 600 MW
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 23, 2025

Under the agreement, Miale Power Company will generate approximately 600 megawatts of solar power through a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, provid...

Prolonged dry spell in Garissa worsens as pastures degrade and livestock suffer
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 15, 2025

Nuno village situated 40km away from Garissa town is among many villages in Garissa county experiencing harsh climatic conditions.

Garissa MCAs walk out of consultation meeting on socio-economic inclusion of refugees
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 11, 2025

Earlier, MPs from the host community raised contentious issues bedevilling the successful implementation of the plan.

Ruto issues 3,000 title deeds to residents of Garissa Town
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 06, 2025

The president announced that an additional 4,500 title deeds were being processed and would soon be issued to the beneficiaries.

Ruto orders removal of green channel as Garissa passport office re-opens
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

The passport centre will also provide services for residents of Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, and Kitui counties.

Five chiefs kidnapped by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Mandera
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 03, 2025

Mandera South police commander Julius Njeru confirmed the attack and said the administrators were travelling from Wargadud to Elwak town for duty.

Garissa residents urged to seek alternative dispute resolutions to decongest courts
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 02, 2025

Community leaders highlighted the effectiveness of the ADR and promised to create public awareness of the need to fully adopt the traditional dispute...

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