Garissa County Celebrates Historic Milestone: Zero Maternal Deaths at Referral Hospital

Garissa, Kenya| In a remarkable stride toward improving maternal health, Garissa County Referral Hospital has achieved a historic milestone by recording zero maternal deaths over the past three months, a feat lauded by Governor Nathif Jama Adam as a beacon of hope and progress for the region. During a celebratory breakfast held on July 18, […]

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 […]

Hope for North-Eastern Region as Enrollment in Teachers’ Training Colleges Surges

The ongoing efforts by the government and local leaders to address the acute teacher shortage in Kenya’s north-eastern region are finally yielding results. A significant increase in student enrollment at Teachers’ Training Colleges (TTCs) signals a promising future for education in Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera counties, which have long struggled with staffing shortages in schools […]

Government Issues Title Deeds to Garissa Residents to Boost Land Ownership

Garissa, Kenya| In a significant move aimed at enhancing land ownership rights and fostering economic development, the government has issued 3,000 title deeds to residents of Garissa Township. This happened on the second day of President William Samoei Ruto’s development tour of Northern and North-Eastern Kenya. The president also commissioned immigration offices in the area […]

Yasmin Dubat Farah: Resilient Girl Overcomes Adversity to Shine in KCSE

Garissa, Kenya| In a tale of resilience, determination, and unyielding hope, Yasmin Dubat Farah, an 18-year-old from Garissa County, has emerged as one of the top-performing students in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in the Northeastern region. Her journey to academic excellence is a testament to the power of perseverance amidst […]