Governor Nathif Jama Stories

Government announces Sh325 billion water dam project to curb River Tana floods
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 19, 2024

Governor Nathif lauded the government’s efforts to address the perennial floods that he said have wreaked havoc in Garissa and Tana River counties.

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....

Garissa leaders demand national refugee policy to address mounting challenges
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 08, 2024

The leaders agreed that the time is ripe for a robust refugee management policy to address the social, economic, and environmental pressures posed by...

Health workers in Garissa call off strike after successful talks with Governor Nathif
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 04, 2024

Officials from the Workers' Union Branch stated they decided to call off the strike after a meeting with the governor on Sunday

KNUT Garissa branch calls for urgent action on teacher shortage crisis
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 03, 2024

Abdirizack explained that the prolonged shortage of teachers has severely affected both learners and teachers, with the latter overburdened by excessi...

KeNHA issues eviction notice to traders along Kismayu Road in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 20, 2024

The Regional Director emphasised that traders must comply by relocating their goods within one month to ensure the project is completed smoothly and w...

Garissa County honours 31 heroes in the fight against gender-based violence
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 20, 2024

Sheikh Hassan Abdi, a Garissa SUPKEM official, also condemned GBV cases, noting that Garissa town is currently facing a difficult period with the incr...

Police ordered to launch a crackdown on armed youth in Garissa Town
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 29, 2024

The governor attributed the surge in teen violence to drug abuse, identifying it as a major contributing factor.

Garissa launches agro-pastoralist programme to improve lives, food security
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 01, 2024

The BREFONS programme aims to improve living conditions and food and nutrition security in Kenya and the Horn of Africa region. 

Garissa governor pledges cooperation amid EACC probe into county officials
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 16, 2024

Speaking from his office to end speculation on the EACC's raids last week, the governor said such operations were normal.

Pilot project for digital literacy launched in Garissa, targets frontier counties
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Jun 12, 2024

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama emphasised the critical importance of digital literacy in the region and thanked the sponsors for making the summit possi...

EACC arrests senior Garissa County officials in graft probe
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 11, 2024

The EACC, which is expected to release a statement on the arrests, is also pursuing several officials from the county Department of Finance.

Flood-affected Garissa farmers hold protest in demand for government help
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 10, 2024

Waving placards and twigs and chanting "No farmers, no food, no life," they marched to these offices to present grievances about losses suffered follo...

Garissa MPs urge Governor Nathif to ban muguka in county
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 01, 2024

The legislators noted that the stimulant plant is toxic, and its consumption should never be sanctioned under the guise of economic empowerment.

Garissa Governor on the spot over failure to appoint Chief Officers
Barack Oduor  |  May 30, 2024

A Senate committee is now probing why Nathif has been leading the county government without chief officers since 2022.

Hope for development as Garissa's Madogashe town upgrades to municipality
Issa Hussein  |  May 20, 2024

Madogashe's elevation increased the number of municipalities in Garissa County to five.

Garissa set to host Northern Frontier's first industrial park as state releases funding
Barack Oduor  |  May 13, 2024

Garissa, one of the counties earmarked for major industrial transformation, is among the 17 counties that have been allocated Sh1.125 billion for the...

Senators question release of funds to Garissa County in absence of chief officers
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Apr 27, 2024

Nandi County Senator Kiprotich Cherargei termed it tragic and unfortunate, saying the county is not complete without the chief officers.

China's demand for camel milk avails Sh5bn market opportunity for Kenyan farmers
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 25, 2024

KNCCI President Eric Rutto said plans are underway by the KNCCI in partnership with Mastercard to launch a Shariah-complaint Sacco that will provide l...

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