A Garissa court has released Abdi Hassan Abdullahi, also known as Sharu, on a cash bail of KSh200,000 or an alternative bond of KSh500,000 after he was charged with ethnic and religious incitement as well as cyber harassment. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Abdullahi allegedly uploaded a TikTok video on April 23,…
Former Garissa Governor Ali Bunow Korane has pledged to purchase land for a Christian cemetery if elected back to office, seeking to address a longstanding challenge faced by the Christian community in the predominantly Muslim county. Bunow made the promise during the installation ceremony of the chairman of the Kikuyu community in Garissa, saying Christians…
The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), in collaboration with the Garissa County Government, has commissioned the rehabilitated Arera Borehole in Shanta Abaq Sub-County. This initiative aims to significantly improve access to safe, reliable, and sustainable water for local communities and their livestock. The project was implemented to address the increasing pressure on the existing water…
Farmers in Garissa County have petitioned the County Assembly, seeking urgent intervention over recurring floods, inadequate funding for agriculture, shortage of extension officers and the poor state of farm machinery. The petition was presented by the Garissa Farmers Network (GFN), whose members say the challenges have negatively affected agricultural production and the livelihoods of farmers…
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Alex Kamau Wachira, yesterday visited Garissa County to inspect a new transformer that has been delivered to the region to help address the persistent power outages that have affected the county. Speaking at Raya area in Garissa town, Mr. Wachira said that Garissa and its surrounding areas…
The Regional Commissioner for the North Eastern Region, John Odhiambo Otieno, has assured residents that the security situation in Garissa County has significantly improved. Speaking during a meeting that brought together chiefs and their deputies, the County Commissioner of Garissa and his team, as well as Deputy County Commissioners from all nine sub-counties of Garissa,…
Former Fafi Member of Parliament Abdikarim Osman has urged residents of Fafi and the North Eastern region to support President William Ruto for a second term, citing various development projects and reforms implemented by the Kenya Kwanza government. Osman praised projects including the Wajir Airport, the Garissa–Tana Bridge, the reopening of the Garissa passport office,…
People living with disabilities (PWDs) in Garissa County have received vital training regarding their inclusion in political spaces and leadership opportunities. Speaking during an event organized by the office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) in Garissa County, the IEBC Election Officer for Garissa Town, Mr. Abdi Yunis Mohamed, clearly explained the registration process…
Former Garissa County Governor Ali Bunow Korane has finally led a special meeting that brought together more than 200 sheikhs in Garissa town, during which he announced his intention to contest for the Garissa gubernatorial seat in the 2027 elections. Korane also received blessings from the religious leaders, who made it clear that they will…
The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, has visited Balambala Sub-County in Garissa to inspect the construction progress of the Balambala Sub-County Hospital, which is expected to boost healthcare services in the region. The 150-bed capacity hospital is currently 70% complete and is expected to alleviate the burden on residents who previously had to travel…
