Garissa Township Stories

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...

Madogashe residents in Garissa celebrate as clean water flows, ending decades-long crisis
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 01, 2025

The Governor noted that the project features storage tanks with a capacity of 450,000 litres, plus an additional 250,000 litres at Waree Station, loca...

Why wildlife attack victims face longer wait for government compensation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

The department received Sh13.169 billion, falling short of its requested Sh16.981 billion

Garissa communities reclaim barren rangelands with drought-resistant seeds
Issa Hussein  |  May 25, 2025

Garissa Agriculture CEC Milgo Dubow said the county government teamed up with Islamic Relief Kenya to help pastoralist communities restore degraded ra...

High court intervenes to protect Garissa resident detained by DCI, immigration officials
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 22, 2025

Through lawyer Kibiku Njenga, Mohamed had told the High Court that although his arrest was unlawful, without an explanation of any offences he could h...

Why most Eastleigh residents, just like rest of Kenyans, can't distinguish Nyumba Kumi from Community Policing
Mary Wambui  |  May 22, 2025

Nyumba Kumi resonates well with many citizens as it operates at the household and neighbourhood level, making it more relatable to citizens.

Garissa residents and leaders mourn Sheikh Moti-Ur-Rasool
Issa Hussein  |  May 19, 2025

Sheikh Moti-Ur-Rasool passed away on Monday morning. Preparations are currently underway for his burial at Lang’ata Cemetery in Nairobi.

Garissa hosts its first cultural festival, celebrating diversity and unity
Issa Hussein  |  May 17, 2025

The event, themed “Celebrating Timeless Traditions Woven in Unity”, highlighted the artistic, historical, and social aspects of various cultures, fost...

Garissa, Tana River residents urged to evacuate as Masinga dam exceeds capacity
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

According to Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira, the dam’s water level has risen to 1,057.15 meters above sea level, well beyond its maximum capa...

How climate change fuels rise in gender-based violence in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  May 15, 2025

The civil society group also blamed the region's nomadic herding practices for escalating sexual abuse among young girls who should otherwise be in sc...

Garissa residents urge state to scrap colonial-era boundary causing conflict with Tana River
Issa Hussein  |  May 13, 2025

During a historic land injustices hearing by the NLC, Garissa residents protested that the outdated law remains in force despite the region being part...

Community elders and religious leaders in Garissa empowered on handling alternative justice system
Issa Hussein  |  May 10, 2025

The training was initiated by the National Steering Committee on AJS, during which community and religious leaders were provided with the necessary to...

DCI arrests 28 suspects, recovers 22 stolen vehicles across 11 counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2025

The thefts occurred through various means, including car hire scams, theft from parking lots, robbery with violence and carjacking incidents.

Kenyan elite security team foil terror plot, kill suspected Al-Shabaab terrorist in Garissa
Mary Wambui  |  May 08, 2025

Items recovered include a PKM machine gun, AK-47 rifle, pistol, communication radio, and an IED remote control.

Senators push for suspension of Sh23.5 billion parks project over planning concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

So far, only 16 counties have completed the first phase of the project, even though all counties were expected to benefit.

10 counties, including Garissa, Mombasa flagged as hotspots for youth substance abuse
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

The Ministry of Health also expressed concern over substance use among the young working population aged between 25 and 35, noting that around 1.5 mil...

How people with disabilities are leading flood preparedness outreach in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  May 02, 2025

Motivated by those painful memories, Mohamed and his team now offer direct home visits, where they sensitise communities on climate resilience, disast...

Oesophageal cancer cases rise in Wajir as patients face delayed diagnosis
Amina Wako  |  Apr 27, 2025

Concerningly, many patients endure symptoms for up to six years before receiving a diagnosis, primarily due to poor cancer awareness and limited acces...

From silence to success: Modogashe Hospital celebrates year of life-saving transformations
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 26, 2025

Siyat Noor Issack, a community leader who spoke on behalf of locals, said both the community and hospital staff had a reason to celebrate the one-year...

Teachers in hardship areas accuse Kuppet of neglect, demand increase in hardship allowance
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 22, 2025

They argue that the hardship allowance, being the only allowance specific to their working conditions, must be adjusted to reflect the daily struggles...

Garissa traders call for unified business permit to ease licensing burden
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 23, 2025

The traders, said numerous licenses were a burden to the traders and were a major obstacle to economic growth.

Safaricom technician abducted by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Mandera
Amina Wako  |  Apr 22, 2025

Around 10 militants, armed with AK-47 rifles and a PKM machine gun, ambushed a fuel tanker transporting supplies to Safaricom communication masts.

Garissa launches 10-day livestock vaccination campaign in Dadaab refugee camps
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 19, 2025

Garissa Agriculture and Livestock CEC Milgo Dubow, who launched the campaign in Dadaab on Friday, said the threat posed by the TADs needed a response...

Over 300,000 children vaccinated against polio in Garissa County
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 17, 2025

The five-day campaign was launched following the detection of new polio cases along the Kenya–Ethiopia border.

Garissa Muslim leaders urge crackdown on cross-border drug trafficking to save youth
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 16, 2025

They called upon the government to address cross-border drug trafficking in the region to keep youth from the vice.

North eastern youth urged to embrace digital access for innovation, development
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 11, 2025

Assistant County Commissioner Duncan Rono said efforts are being made to raise awareness among young people about ongoing government digitisation prog...

Senators urge improved terms, protection for village elders and Nyumba Kumi leaders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei led the calls, saying that village elders and Nyumba Kumi leaders should be given the same recognition and opportunitie...

Community conservancy in Garissa protests logging in endangered Hirola antelope's habitat
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 09, 2025

Hassan Sheikh, the chairman of the Arawale Hirola community conservancy, called on the Kenya Forest Service to take immediate action against the logge...

Counties turn to solar power to save on costly electricity bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

The move could cost Kenya Power billions of shillings as more counties opt for renewable energy sources.

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