The County Government of Garissa

22/10/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

TOWNSHIP - The County Government of Garissa, through the Department of Trade, has brought farmers, input suppliers, service providers, buyers and financial institutions together to strengthen agricultural businesses and expand market access.

The Garissa Farmers, Agribusiness and Marketing B2B Forum, supported by the Pastoralist Girls Initiative (PGI), provided a platform for participants to build business partnerships, address challenges facing the agricultural sector and explore opportunities for growth.

A key focus was connecting farmers to the County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) as a major market for their produce, creating opportunities to link agricultural production with aggregation, value addition and wider markets.

The forum aims to move beyond discussions and establish practical business linkages that improve productivity, strengthen market access and support sustainable livelihoods for farmers and agribusinesses across Garissa County.

21/10/2026

20/10/2026

𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐅 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒 𝐙𝐄𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐍 𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐂𝐘 𝐎𝐍 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄

TOWNSHIP - H.E Governor Nathif Jama has honoured Zeitun Aden Jama for her sustained advocacy against gender-based violence (GBV), her leadership in advancing gender justice and her efforts to protect women and children across the county.

Zeitun received a Recognition of Honour certificate and a medal during the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations at Garissa High School grounds on Tuesday. Signed by Governor Nathif J. Adam, the certificate commends her “outstanding leadership, selfless service and tireless advocacy” in the fight against gender-based violence and the protection of women and children in Garissa County.

The honour follows another award in August this year, when Zeitun received an Exemplary Leadership Award at the Women Achievers Africa Conference for her work in gender justice and social protection.

Her work speaks to the need for sustained efforts to address gender-based violence, defend the rights of women and children, and strengthen the support available to those facing abuse and vulnerability.

20/10/2026

𝐀𝐔𝐋𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐖𝐄𝐘𝐍 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄-𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆

TOWNSHIP - The Auliyaweyn Farm Group in Sankuri Ward, Balambala, has been honoured for using farming to strengthen household food supplies and create economic opportunities despite Garissa’s dry climate.

The group grows crops suited to dryland conditions, including sorghum, maize, green grams, cowpeas, watermelons and fodder.

Governor Nathif Jama said the farmers’ efforts demonstrate how communities can respond to climate challenges through collective action, innovation and productive enterprise.

The county government has supported the group with agricultural extension services, seedlings, water pumps and other assistance.

The Governor said community farming could strengthen food security and stimulate local trade in agricultural produce and inputs.

20/10/2026

𝐊𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐑𝐘𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒

TOWNSHIP - The Kumahumato First Community Farm in Dadaab has been recognised for pursuing farming as an alternative livelihood in an area affected by drought and unreliable rainfall.

Governor Nathif Jama commended the community for exploring agricultural production despite the challenges facing pastoralist households, including livestock losses and food insecurity.

The county government has supported the initiative through agricultural extension services, seedlings, water pumps and other assistance.

The Governor said continued investment in water access, irrigation, climate-smart farming and market access could help communities in Garissa’s dry hinterlands diversify their incomes and strengthen local food security.

20/10/2026

𝐇𝐔𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐃 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

TOWNSHIP - Hussein Said Aden, owner of the speedboat Najash, has been honoured for volunteering his boat and personal effort to rescue people in danger along River Tana.

During the devastating floods that hit Garissa in April 2024, Hussein made his boat available for rescue operations. He has also helped people struggling in the river, including children who get into difficulty while swimming.

Governor Nathif Jama praised his willingness to respond to emergencies without waiting for an official assignment, describing Najash as a symbol of hope for people in distress.

The Governor also urged parents and young people to exercise caution around the river, discourage unsupervised swimming and strengthen awareness of flood-related risks.

20/10/2026

𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐀 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄

TOWNSHIP - Garissa County has recognised Abdinassir Ahmed Hussein for promoting voluntary blood donation and encouraging residents to help save lives.

Governor Nathif Jama praised Abdinassir for donating blood and mobilising other volunteers to support patients who need transfusions during childbirth complications, surgery, accidents and other medical emergencies.

His contribution, the Governor said, demonstrates how individual action can inspire a wider culture of compassion and civic responsibility.

He urged young people, professionals, businesspeople and other eligible residents to embrace voluntary blood donation, noting that a donation could give another family the chance to keep a loved one alive.

20/10/2026

𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐀 𝐀𝐉𝐒 𝐄𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐒

TOWNSHIP - H.E Governor Nathif Jama has honoured elders and practitioners working in the county’s Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) initiative for their role in resolving disputes, reconciling families and strengthening peaceful coexistence.

The recognition comes after Garissa’s AJS programme was ranked number one nationally by the Judiciary, earning praise and an award from Chief Justice Martha Koome during the Fourth National Conference on Alternative Justice Systems held in June at the University of Embu, Embu County.

Garissa’s achievement has also attracted interest from other counties, with delegations visiting to benchmark on the county’s approach to community-based dispute resolution and reconciliation.

Since the establishment of its Al-Islaah Justice Centre in September 2025, Garissa elders have received 154 cases and successfully concluded 104, representing about 68 per cent of the caseload. The resolved disputes include longstanding domestic and divorce cases involving pastoralist families.

Governor Nathif and his administration have supported the initiative as part of efforts to expand access to justice by building on the wisdom of elders and traditional reconciliation practices. The Governor has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the programme while upholding constitutional rights and protecting women, children and other vulnerable people.

The Governor said the elders’ work goes beyond settling cases: it restores relationships, prevents disputes from escalating into conflict and helps families and communities move forward.

Garissa’s AJS system demonstrates how traditional approaches, when applied within the constitutional framework, can complement the formal justice system and bring accessible dispute resolution closer to communities.

20/10/2026

𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐅 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐉𝐀𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐘

TOWNSHIP - H.E Governor Nathif Jama has called on residents to recognise and celebrate local heroes whose everyday acts of service, compassion and courage make a difference in their communities.

Speaking during the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Garissa High School grounds on Tuesday, Governor Nathif who was joined by Garissa County Commissioner John Cheruiyot said the national holiday should honour not only the freedom fighters who secured Kenya’s independence but also ordinary people who continue to serve others, often without recognition.

He said this year’s celebrations carried a special meaning by recognising individuals and community groups whose work reflects the values of humanity, resilience and service.

“Today, we celebrate not wealth, status or political influence, but humanity, courage, resilience, compassion and service to others,” the Governor said.

The honourees included elders who reconcile families through Alternative Justice Systems, a voluntary blood donation champion, a boat owner who assists in river rescues, and community farmers who are building livelihoods despite Garissa’s harsh climate.

Governor Nathif said recognising such people helps preserve the county’s values and encourages others to take responsibility for the welfare of their neighbours.

He noted that the spirit of Mashujaa Day should live beyond the annual celebrations, with residents supporting one another, protecting lives and contributing to the development of their communities.

16/10/2026

𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐓𝐨 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡

DADAAB - The County Government of Garissa through The Ministry of Trade, Investment and Enterprise Development is developing its first Trade and Industrialisation Policy to create a more supportive business environment, attract new investment and encourage local entrepreneurs to reinvest their capital within the county.

Discussions during a workshop to develop the policy's first draft centred on how to attract investors to the new County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) and encourage Garissa's business community to invest locally rather than channel their capital to Nairobi and other counties.

Stakeholders also explored ways to tap into the substantial business activity in the Dadaab Refugee Camp Complex and encourage refugee entrepreneurs to expand their investments beyond the camp into other parts of Garissa. The discussions recognised the economic potential of refugee-hosting areas and the opportunity to connect existing businesses with wider county markets.

The proposed policy seeks to provide a practical and sustainable framework for trade, industrialisation, investment promotion and enterprise development. It will guide the operationalisation of the CAIP, support the socio-economic integration of refugees in line with the national Shirika Plan, and address challenges that continue to constrain businesses across the county.

By linking local enterprise, refugee-led businesses and new investment opportunities, the policy aims to create stronger connections between producers, traders and markets, while opening up opportunities for job creation, value addition and increased household incomes.

Following the preparation of the first draft, stakeholders drawn from various backgrounds across the county, including Members of the County Assembly and representatives of the business community, will participate in a validation process. Their input will inform the final document ahead of consideration and adoption by the County Executive and the policy's eventual launch.

The policy development process is supported by the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (UNRCO), the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and Prosper Global.