GDI Stories

CBK set to monitor county transactions in real time to curb corruption

Maureen Kinyanjui | Jul 26, 2025

The GDI platform will enhance oversight of public funds by giving CBK the ability to proactively monitor county account balances and transactions on s...

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...

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.

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.

Traders at Garissa's oldest market worried about invasion by private developers

Issa Hussein | Aug 29, 2024

The market enjoys a huge number of customers due to its fame and central location within Garissa town.

Traders in Garissa town given one-week notice to vacate market access road

Issa Hussein | Apr 12, 2024

The municipality emphasised that the access road was constructed to ease congestion and improve market accessibility, but the traders' presence hinder...