NDMA and IRA Bolster Support for Elderly and Traders in Modogashe with Food and Infrastructure Initiatives

In a heartfelt demonstration of compassion and commitment to community welfare, the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) has partnered with International Relief for Africa(IRA) to deliver critical food supplies and essential items to over 500 elderly families in Modogashe, Garissa County. This impactful initiative, executed as part of NDMA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, underscores […]

Garissa Elder and Livestock Council Chair Condemns Violence, Slams Former Chief Justice Maraga Over Protest Participation

In a powerful address in Garissa, Dubat Amey, a respected elder and Chairperson of the Kenya Livestock Marketing Council, has called for calm and unity amid escalating tensions following youth-led protests in Nairobi. Amey sharply criticized former Chief Justice David Maraga for joining the demonstrations, describing his participation as a “shameful act” and accusing him […]

Kenya Shuts Down 728 Illegal Health Facilities in Bold Digital Health Transformation Push

In a sweeping move to overhaul Kenya’s healthcare system, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), in partnership with the Digital Health Agency (DHA) and the Social Health Authority (SHA), has closed 728 non-compliant health facilities and downgraded 301 others. This crackdown is part of a broader initiative to digitize healthcare services, enhance accountability, […]

Garissa County Launches Massive Livestock Vaccination Drive

•The Exercise is Aimed at Shielding Over 600,000 Animals from Deadly Diseases Garissa County, Kenya| In a strategic move to curb the spread of deadly livestock diseases and safeguard livelihoods in northern Kenya, the Garissa County Government has rolled out a comprehensive 10-day free mass vaccination campaign targeting over 600,000 animals in the Dadaab and […]

Governor Nathif Jama Champions Inclusivity with Wheelchair Donations to Empower Persons with Disabilities

Township, Garissa County| In a significant stride toward fostering an inclusive society, Garissa County Governor Nathif Jama has spearheaded the distribution of wheelchairs to persons living with disabilities (PLWDs), reinforcing his administration’s resolve to uplift the marginalized and ensure that all residents benefit from county development efforts. The wheelchair handover ceremony, held under the auspices […]

Garissa Governor Calls for Diversion of Tana River Waters to Avert Recurring Downstream Flooding

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama has called on the National Government of Kenya to urgently implement a long-term solution to the recurring floods in downstream counties by diverting a portion of the Tana River’s waters to arid northern regions. His appeal comes amid rising water levels in the river, triggered by heavy rainfall in upstream catchment […]

Outrage in Holugho: Security Forces Accused of Brutality in Deadly Village Raid

•Community and Local Leaders Demand Accountability and Justice Tensions are running high in Holugho sub-county, Garissa County, following a violent incident in Kurunjo village on Sunday, where security forces allegedly attacked residents, resulting in the death of a pastoralist and leaving 15 others seriously injured. The incident has sparked outrage among local leaders and human […]

Bridging the Gap: How Community Engagement is Transforming Security in Garissa

•A New Approach to Fighting Crime In Garissa County, security agencies are embracing a groundbreaking shift in policing—one that prioritizes collaboration over confrontation. Through a community engagement and policing program supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), law enforcement officers and local residents are coming together to address security concerns in a participatory manner. […]