Garissa County Stories

Rain turns deadly in Garissa, killing over 500 livestock
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 01, 2025

As dusk settled over Shimbirey and Saka, the smell of wet soil filled the air. The same rain that took their herd away continued to fall gently, each...

Mpox detected in Garissa, patient isolated as officials trace contacts
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 30, 2025

The patient, who works at Garissa County Referral Hospital (GCRH), developed symptoms including fever, fatigue, and a characteristic rash on October 2...

Garissa landowners invited to public hearing over LAPSSET Corridor acquisition
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 28, 2025

The hearing will allow interested parties to present claims for the parcel Garissa/Kamuthe/2, registered to the Kamuthe Community and covering approxi...

Traders count heavy losses as inferno ravages Garissa’s Hagadera refugee camp market
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

The blaze ripped through the bustling Hagadera refugee camp market in Garissa County, destroying stalls and goods worth millions as traders watched th...

KWS rescues cheetah cub raised by woman in Garissa
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 23, 2025

According to a statement released by the KWS Community and Wildlife Service Division, the woman’s actions reflected compassion and concern for the ani...

Garissa commissioner vows crackdown on crime amid surge in violence
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 20, 2025

Mohamed Mwabudzo called on all chiefs, assistant county commissioners, and deputy commissioners to join forces with security agencies to restore peace...

Garissa Assembly demands accountability over inconsistencies in road project reports
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 03, 2025

The 1st to 4th Quarterly Reports revealed significant gaps, including projects reported as complete when they were still pending, missing budgeted pro...

Police arrest suspected bandit, recover AK-47 in Garissa shootout
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 18, 2025

Officers in Garissa Sub-County were responding to reports of gunfire from members of the public when they encountered the armed suspects.

EACC raids homes, offices of four senior Garissa County officials in Sh1.2 billion graft probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

The EACC said the operation forms part of an ongoing investigation into irregularities in the award of county contracts.

Quba Mosque reopens after Garissa Governor Nathif Jama, SUPKEM broker peace
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 09, 2025

The mosque, which was temporarily closed two weeks earlier by the county security committee led by County Commissioner Mohamed Ramadhan Mwabudzo, has...

Garissa college leads fight against human trafficking with career outreach in County High School
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 06, 2025

The initiative, led by NEP’s students, staff, and management, seeks to steer Garissa’s youth away from exploitation and towards careers in healthcare,...

Livestock project targets Garissa youth with skills, finance and market opportunities
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 05, 2025

Beneficiaries are expected to earn up to Sh17,500 per month from livestock-related enterprises.

Garissa residents demand stricter regulations on hazardous substances in oil exploration
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 22, 2025

The residents expressed concerns over the use of hazardous substances and waste dumping by companies that undertook previous oil exploration missions...

Quba Islamic Centre in Garissa shut over leadership wrangles, clan clashes
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 20, 2025

Efforts by elders, security officials, and political leaders to mediate between the rival factions have so far failed, with each side refusing to comp...

Garissa residents set to benefit as Balambala Hospital goes digital
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 16, 2025

The launch coincided with a three-day free medical and surgical camp, which provided consultations, wellness check-ups, and health education to nearly...

Five-year interfaith programme boosts Muslim-Christian unity in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 14, 2025

Muhuri Garissa co-ordinator Abdihakim Shurie attributed the programme's success to the collective efforts of community leaders, youth, women, governme...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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.

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.

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