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Garissa County Assembly, 57, Garissa (2026)

19/10/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗨𝗝𝗔𝗔 𝗗𝗔𝗬!

We honour the heroes who shaped our nation, celebrate those who serve it selflessly, and inspire a new generation to build a better Kenya.

14/10/2026

𝗝𝗨𝗕𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬

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𝚆𝚎𝚍𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢, 𝟷𝟺𝚝𝚑 𝙾𝚌𝚝𝚘𝚋𝚎𝚛 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼
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The Minister for Planning, Investment and International Cooperation of Jubbaland State of Somalia, Hon. Abdirahman Abdi Ahmed, today paid a courtesy call to the Garissa County Assembly, where he was received by Speaker Hon. Abdi Idle Gure and other assembly leaders.

Speaker Gure emphasised the importance of strengthening relations between Garissa County institutions and Jubbaland State of Somalia through dialogue and the exchange of experiences. He underscored the need for inclusive development, peaceful coexistence and coordinated support for refugee-hosting and host communities.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss how cross-community collaboration between Garissa County and Jubbaland State of Somalia could support efforts to address shared concerns, including the fight against terrorism, cross-border security and trade.

Given that Garissa County shares a border with Jubbaland State of Somalia, the engagement also offered a learning opportunity for both sets of leaders on institutional development, legislative processes, oversight, public participation and capacity building.

Those present included MCAs Hon. Abubakar Haji Sugow (Waberi), Hon. Abdirahman Mohamed Ali (Sankuri), Hon. Hajir Mohamed Dahiye (Abakhaile), Hon. Idris Ismail (Danyere), Hon. Abdiweli Aden (Saka) and Hon. Aden Hussein Durrow (Jarajara). Also present were Assembly Clerk CHRP Mohamud Abdi Santur, Deputy Clerk Abdi Shakul Kassim and members of the Assembly Secretariat.

Minister Hon. Abdirahman expressed his appreciation to the Assembly leadership for the cordial reception and the opportunity to engage on matters of mutual interest. The minister was accompanied by Chief Officer for Donor and partner Coordination Mr. Jamal M. Ali. The meeting reaffirmed the importance of continued dialogue, institutional ties and shared learning between Garissa County and Jubbaland State of Somalia.

07/10/2026

𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 | 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗔.

This week, we celebrate the power of excellent service.

At the County Assembly of Garissa, we remain committed to serving the people with integrity, responsiveness and care.

To every resident who engages with us, thank you. Your voice matters, and your feedback helps us serve you better.

24/09/2026

𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗞𝗔𝗭𝗨𝗞𝗢 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗬

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𝚃𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢, 𝟸𝟺𝚝𝚑 𝚂𝚎𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼
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The County Assembly of Garissa hosted students from Iftin Comprehensive School and Kazuko Junior Secondary School for an educational tour aimed at enhancing their understanding of county governance, leadership and the role of the County Assembly.

The visiting learners comprised Grades 7, 8 and 9 students from Iftin Comprehensive School and Grade 9 students from Kazuko Junior Secondary School.

During the visit, the students were taken through the procedures, rules and codes of conduct governing the Assembly, giving them a closer understanding of how the institution conducts its business. They also toured various departments and learned how different sections work together to support the Assembly’s operations.

A key highlight of the visit was a lively debate session by the Iftin Comprehensive School students on the motion, “Should young people have a say in making government decisions?”

The students, divided into proponents and opponents, confidently articulated their positions, presented arguments and responded to opposing views. The session provided the learners with an opportunity to put their communication, critical thinking and public speaking skills into practice within the Assembly setting.

The students also participated in a mock plenary session, where they applied the knowledge gained during the tour through debates, discussions and simulated decision-making processes, offering them a practical glimpse into the work of Members of the County Assembly.

Such visits serve as an important form of civic education, helping young people understand how government institutions function, how decisions affecting their communities are made and the avenues available to citizens to participate in governance. By bringing learners into the Assembly environment at an early age, the programme helps connect classroom learning with practical citizenship while nurturing informed, confident and responsible future citizens.

The experience left the learners inspired and more confident, with many expressing a sense of fulfilment from having the opportunity to interact with the Assembly and participate in activities that mirrored the workings of the institution.

The visit follows a similar educational tour by learners from Young Muslim Academy last week, as the County Assembly continues to provide opportunities for students to gain first-hand exposure to county governance, civic participation and the workings of the legislative institution.

27/08/2026

𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗨𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

A 3-day multi-stakeholder engagement has concluded with stakeholders agreeing on practical recommendations to address the persistent challenges facing Garissa’s agriculture and livestock sectors.

The discussions strengthened collaboration among farmers, government, research institutions and development partners, with the outcomes set to inform the County Assembly’s legislative and oversight interventions and support a more resilient, productive and market-oriented sector.

25/08/2026

𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜-𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦

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𝚃𝚞𝚎𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢, 𝟸𝟻𝚝𝚑 𝙰𝚞𝚐𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼.
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The Garissa County Assembly has taken a lead role in convening a three-day multi-stakeholder engagement forum bringing together farmers, development partners, research institutions and relevant departments of the County Government to deliberate on viable solutions to the perennial challenges facing the agricultural and livestock sectors in the county.

The engagement is being undertaken in line with the County Assembly’s six-year Public Communication and Civic Education Strategic Plan, which seeks to strengthen meaningful citizen participation while amplifying the voices, concerns and priorities of citizens and bringing them to the attention of relevant authorities and agencies, as demonstrated through this stakeholder engagement.

The forum, which officially opened today at a Garissa hotel, provides a platform for stakeholders to identify areas of cooperation, strengthen coordination and develop practical interventions aimed at improving agricultural productivity, livestock development and the livelihoods of farming communities across Garissa County.

The Garissa Farmers Network (GFN) is among the major stakeholders participating in the forum, alongside farmers’ representatives and other key actors across the agricultural and livestock value chains.

Farmers in Garissa County continue to face a number of challenges, including recurring floods that disrupt farming activities, inadequate investment in agriculture, limited and underdeveloped market infrastructure, inadequate extension services and challenges in accessing functional agricultural machinery.

The discussions are therefore focusing on practical and sustainable solutions to these and other challenges affecting the sector, including market access, value addition, establishment and strengthening of agricultural and livestock testing laboratories, meat and fruit processing, access to farm machinery and enhanced extension services.

The forum is also providing an opportunity for stakeholders to examine how government agencies, farmers’ organisations, research institutions and development partners can strengthen coordination and collaboration to unlock the potential of agriculture and livestock production in the county.

Among the institutions represented are the Garissa County Assembly, relevant departments of the County Government, including Livestock and Veterinary Services, Agriculture, Economic Planning and Irrigation; and representatives of the Kenya Food Systems Project (KFSP).

Other key stakeholders include KALRO, KIPPRA, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, KENYA FOREST SERVICE, and Kenya Wildlife service KWS, alongside development partners and non-governmental organisations such as WFP, Mercy Corps, Danish Refugee Council, and Save the Children.

The County Assembly’s initiative underscores the importance of bringing citizens and key sector actors directly into discussions on policies, legislation and oversight priorities that affect their livelihoods.

The three-day engagement is expected to generate concrete recommendations and identify areas for strengthened collaboration among stakeholders, with a view to informing the Assembly’s legislative and oversight interventions and supporting the development of a more resilient, productive and market-oriented agricultural and livestock sector in Garissa County.

20/08/2026

𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

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𝚃𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢, 𝟸𝟶𝚝𝚑 𝙰𝚞𝚐𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼
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Garissa County is taking another significant step in deepening devolution and strengthening service delivery at the grassroots through the operationalisation of the Garissa County Financing of Cities and Urban Areas Act, 2026.

Garissa County Assembly is one of only two county assemblies in Kenya to have passed legislation providing for the financing of municipalities, placing Garissa among the pioneers in establishing a clear framework for sustainable municipal financing.

The County Assembly leadership and County Executive officials, municipal heads and a technical team from the Council of Governors Secretariat have concluded a two-day high-level sensitisation retreat in Mombasa to deliberate on the implementation of the landmark legislation.

Speaking during the workshop, Governor Nathif Jama described the legislation as a historic milestone that positions Garissa at the forefront of strengthening urban governance under devolution.

The Act provides municipalities and urban areas with greater autonomy to raise, collect and utilise their own revenues. This is expected to strengthen their financial capacity, improve responsiveness and enable them to address local priorities more effectively.

For the people of Garissa, the significance of the legislation lies in its potential to take resources, decision-making and development closer to the communities they are intended to serve.

Better-financed municipalities will be better positioned to invest in and maintain essential urban services, including roads and drainage, sanitation, waste management, markets and urban planning, among other services that directly affect residents’ daily lives.

Speaker Abdi Idle Gure emphasised that the passage of the legislation must be followed by effective implementation that delivers tangible outcomes for residents.

“The true value of this Act will be determined not by its enactment, but by the effectiveness, consistency and accountability of its implementation,” Speaker Gure said.

The municipal heads welcomed the legislation, noting that it gives municipalities a stronger financial foundation to identify and address local priorities. They said the Act will bring resources and decision-making closer to residents, enabling municipalities to deliver more responsive services while strengthening accountability at the grassroots.

The framework also creates an opportunity for stronger accountability. By bringing resources and responsibilities closer to communities, residents can participate more meaningfully in identifying local priorities while holding municipal leadership accountable for the use of public resources and delivery of services.

The move therefore represents a further devolution of both resources and responsibility, shifting development decisions from the county headquarters closer to communities that understand their needs best.

Chairperson of the Committee on Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development, Hon. Khadija Idriss, emphasised the Assembly’s role in ensuring that the legislation translates into tangible benefits for residents.

“Through our legislative, oversight and representation mandates, the Assembly remains a critical partner in ensuring that the framework delivers the intended benefits to the people,” Hon. Khadija said.

Also present at the retreat were the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance, Budget and Appropriations, Hon. Omar Abdi Hassan; CS Mohamed Mursal, CECMs Mohamed Hussein (Urban Development) and Abass Khaar (Finance); Clerk CHRP Mohamud Abdi Santur; Municipal CEOs and other senior County Government officials.

By strengthening municipal financing, Garissa is taking devolution closer to the people—bringing resources, decision-making and accountability closer to the grassroots, where local priorities can translate into better and more responsive services.

04/08/2026

𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗞 𝗠𝗨𝗚𝗗𝗜 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗦

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𝚃𝚞𝚎𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢, 𝟺𝚝𝚑 𝙰𝚞𝚐𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼
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Traders operating on the peripheries of Souk Mugdi Market have petitioned the County Assembly of Garissa, raising concerns over what they termed discriminatory and excessive monthly charges imposed on businesses operating outside the market’s perimeter fence.

The petitioners told the Assembly that they are compelled to pay a monthly fee of Sh3,000, while traders conducting similar businesses within the perimeter fence of Souk Mugdi Market pay only Sh400.

The traders described the Sh3,000 monthly charge as excessively high, noting that they also meet their statutory obligations by paying the annual Single Business Permit (SBP).

They further raised concerns over what they termed ambiguities in the County Government’s Finance Bill, particularly the categorisation of businesses under the broad description of “beauty shops.” According to the petitioners, the broad classification encompasses several distinct categories of businesses, which has resulted in traders being subjected to fees they consider unfair and disproportionate.

The petitioners also argued that following the expiry of the 2024/2025 Finance Act, any fees collected from them thereafter lacked a valid legal basis and called for the matter to be investigated and addressed.

The petition was received by Deputy Clerk Abdi Shakul Kassim, who formally acknowledged the grievances raised by the traders.

The Clerk, CHRP Mohamud Abdi Santur, guided the petitioners through the Assembly’s petition process and advised them on the appropriate channels for pursuing their grievances.

“The Assembly is mandated to receive and consider petitions from members of the public. Your concerns will be formally processed through the appropriate mechanisms, and you will be kept informed as the matter progresses. We encourage you to provide all relevant documentation to support the issues you have raised,” said Santur.

Garissa Township MCA Hon. Hussein Mohammed Dagane, whose ward hosts Souk Mugdi Market, assured the traders that their petition would receive due attention and be processed by the relevant Assembly committees in accordance with the law and established procedures.

Also present was the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance, Budget and Appropriations, Hon. Omar Abdi Hassan, who took note of the concerns raised by the traders.

The petition will now undergo the requisite Assembly processes, including consideration by the relevant committees, which will examine the issues raised and make appropriate recommendations.

30/07/2026

𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣

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𝚃𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢, 𝟹𝟶𝚝𝚑 𝙹𝚞𝚕𝚢 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼
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A high-level delegation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR KENYA (UNHCR), led by Deputy Country Representative Ms. Robin Ellis, today paid a courtesy call on the County Assembly of Garissa, where they held discussions with Assembly officials led by Speaker Hon. Abdi Idle Gure on forging a formal partnership to advance refugee management, governance and inclusive socio-economic development.

The UNHCR delegation also comprised the Head of the UNHCR Dadaab Sub-Office, Mr. Henok Ochalla, and Mr. Charles Odera.

The meeting focused on institutionalising collaboration between the County Assembly and UNHCR through a structured partnership aimed at strengthening legislative engagement, oversight and policy support on matters affecting both refugees and host communities.

Speaker Gure underscored the Assembly's constitutional mandate in legislation, oversight and budget appropriation, noting that a formal partnership with UNHCR would provide a framework for sustained engagement, accountability and improved implementation of programmes that benefit the people of Garissa.

He proposed several areas of collaboration, including the Ward Youth Champions Programme to enhance civic engagement, the domestication of the Refugees Act, capacity building for the County Assembly Secretariat, and initiatives to prevent and resolve conflicts that may arise from the integration of refugees and host communities under the Shirika Plan.

"We would wish to establish a structured partnership with UNHCR that culminates in sustained engagement on matters of mutual interest and shared development goals," Speaker Gure said.

Ms. Ellis welcomed the Assembly's commitment to building stronger institutional partnerships, saying UNHCR looked forward to regular engagement with the legislative arm of the county government.

She said the Assembly's pursuit of partnerships that promote transparency was encouraging and expressed appreciation that refugee management had been accorded the attention it deserves within the county's governance agenda.

Ms. Ellis further noted that UNHCR was drawing lessons from Turkana County to support the implementation of the Garissa Integrated Socio-Economic Development Plan (GISEDP), an area-based development blueprint designed to improve the livelihoods of both refugees and host communities.

The Head of the UNHCR Dadaab Sub-Office, Mr. Henok Ochalla, described the County Assembly as a critical partner in advancing refugee-related programmes, saying significant opportunities existed for collaboration.

He welcomed the inclusion of refugees in key county policies and observed that the essential enablers for the successful implementation of GISEDP—including political goodwill and human resource capacity—were already in place.

Mr. Ochalla added that the Shirika Plan offered another important platform for collaboration, expressing confidence that UNHCR and the Assembly would continue working closely to realise its objectives.

Also speaking during the meeting, UNHCR official Mr. Charles Odera welcomed the Assembly's enactment of legislation providing for the financing of municipalities, noting that the legal framework would strengthen service delivery and improve access to essential services for both host communities and refugees.

In attendance were the Chairperson of the Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee and MCA for Damajale Ward, Hon. Omar Abdi Hassan, Clerk of the County Assembly CHRP Mohamud Santur,CASB Member Hon. Abdirizak Ismail, Deputy Clerk Abdi Shakul Kassim and senior Secretariat officials.

28/07/2026

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

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