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GARISSA COUNTY LAUNCHES YOUTH POLICY AND INAUGURATES INTERIM YOUTH COUNCIL.Garissa, Kenya -Deputy Governor H.E Abdi Daga...
21/08/2026

GARISSA COUNTY LAUNCHES YOUTH POLICY AND INAUGURATES INTERIM YOUTH COUNCIL.

Garissa, Kenya -Deputy Governor H.E Abdi Dagane presided over the official launch of the landmark Garissa County Youth Policy and the inauguration of the Interim County Youth Council.

The policy marks a major milestone in the county's commitment to mainstream youth issues into planning and development, with a focus on promoting youth participation in governance, decision-making, community service and volunteerism.

The high-profile launch was attended by County Executive Committee Members led by Hon. Hawa Abdi Sahal of Culture, Gender and Social Protection and Hon. Ebla Minhaj of Education, alongside Chief Officers and other senior government officials.

DG Dagane said the youth are the cornerstone of the county's development and that the new policy provides a clear roadmap to ensure their voices are heard and their potential harnessed. He noted that the policy and the new Council are products of extensive multi-sectoral consultations involving the county government, national government agencies and development partners.

The Interim County Youth Council will bring together youth leaders from the sub-counties, youth-serving sectors and key stakeholders to strengthen coordination and implementation of youth programs across the county.

21/08/2026

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13/08/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐀𝐁 πŒπ€π‘πŠπ„π“ π…πŽπ‘π”πŒ π‚π‹πŽπ’π„π’ π–πˆπ“π‡ π…πŽπ‚π”π’ 𝐎𝐍 πˆππ•π„π’π“πŒπ„ππ“ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 πŒπ’πŒπ„ π†π‘πŽπ–π“π‡

DADAAB – The Department of Trade, Industrialization and Enterprise Development, in partnership with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), have concluded a two-day Area-Based Market Systems Development (ABMSD) Forum in Dadaab.

The forum brought together government departments, development and humanitarian partners, financial institutions and private sector stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, improve coordination and identify opportunities for investment, value-chain development and MSME growth.

Discussions focused on improving access to finance and market information, supporting business formalization and promoting a more inclusive and resilient market system for both refugee and host communities.

The workshop convener, Director Trade, Osman Roble said the Dadaab model will inform similar initiatives in other sub-counties and help strengthen linkages with the upcoming Garissa County Investment Forum.

12/08/2026

A day of celebration, connection and new beginnings as Skyward Airlines launches their inaugural Wilson–Garissa flight

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WILSON AIRPORT - A day of celebration, connection, new beginnings, inspiring speeches and excitement as Skyward Airlines...
12/08/2026

WILSON AIRPORT - A day of celebration, connection, new beginnings, inspiring speeches and excitement as Skyward Airlines launches their inaugural Wilson–Garissa flight

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π’πŠπ˜π–π€π‘πƒ 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐈𝐍 π†π€π‘πˆπ’π’π€ 𝐀𝐒 π†πŽπ•π„π‘ππŽπ‘ ππ€π“π‡πˆπ… π‡π€πˆπ‹π’ 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐄𝐑𝐀 πŽπ… πˆππ•π„π’π“πŒπ„ππ“ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π‚πŽπππ„π‚π“πˆπ•πˆπ“π˜IFTIN – H.E. Governor Nathif Jam...
12/08/2026

π’πŠπ˜π–π€π‘πƒ 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐈𝐍 π†π€π‘πˆπ’π’π€ 𝐀𝐒 π†πŽπ•π„π‘ππŽπ‘ ππ€π“π‡πˆπ… π‡π€πˆπ‹π’ 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐄𝐑𝐀 πŽπ… πˆππ•π„π’π“πŒπ„ππ“ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π‚πŽπππ„π‚π“πˆπ•πˆπ“π˜

IFTIN – H.E. Governor Nathif Jama today welcomed the inaugural Skyward Airlines flight to Garissa, describing the new service as a major milestone in the county’s efforts to improve air connectivity, attract investment and position Garissa as a growing regional aviation hub.

Speaking at Garissa Airport, the Governor said the County Government will continue working to ensure the refurbished airport meets the required standards and attracts additional airline operators.

He noted that the ultra-modern passenger terminal constructed by the County Government is complete and is only awaiting the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to furnish it and commence operations.

According to the Governor, the terminal has been designed to provide comfortable travel for passengers and includes washrooms, prayer halls, screening areas, offices and other essential facilities.

To strengthen airport safety, the County Government has deployed two fire trucks and a standby team of firefighters, while construction of a dedicated fire bay for the emergency vehicles is expected to begin soon.

Governor Nathif said improved air connectivity will boost tourism, hospitality, trade and investment in Garissa and neighbouring Tana River County, while also making travel easier for residents, investors and development partners.

He added that the entry of another airline into the Garissa route is a strong vote of confidence in the county’s improving business environment and the stability of its economic outlook.

The Governor said the development reflects the progress made by his administration in creating a favourable environment for investment through improved infrastructure, better connectivity, enhanced security and sustained support for private sector growth.

β€œMore and more investors are opening businesses in Garissa, and today’s inaugural flight is another sign that confidence in our county is growing. This is the fruition of the work we have put in to make Garissa an attractive destination for business, investment and development,” Governor Nathif said.

Skyward Airlines has now commenced scheduled flights between Nairobi and Garissa, becoming the latest carrier to enter a route that for years was dominated by Freedom Airline. The airline will operate four flights every week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, giving travellers a faster alternative to the nearly six-hour road journey between Nairobi and Garissa.

The transformation of Garissa Airport has been achieved through a partnership between the County Government and KAA. While the County Government built the passenger terminal, KAA upgraded the airside infrastructure by extending the runway to 1.2 kilometres, widening it to 23 metres, constructing two 55-metre taxiways, a 230-metre aircraft parking apron and two turn pads to improve aircraft movement and operational efficiency.

The expanded facilities can now accommodate larger aircraft, opening the door for more airlines to serve Garissa and strengthening the county’s position as an emerging aviation and business gateway for northern Kenya.

Skyward Airlines has pegged the fare at Kshs. 9,000 and has already opened a booking office at Akhsa Mall near KCB Bank in Garissa, with tickets also available through the airline’s website and its Wilson Airport offices in Nairobi.

The Governor was accompanied by Skyward Airlines Board Chairman Captain Mohamed Abdi and CEO Diana Nyambura. Also present were Garissa Township MP Major Dekow Barrow, former Principal Secretary for East African Affairs Amb. Abdi Dubat (Onkod), Area MCA and Deputy Speaker Hon. Musdaf Abdirashid, Sankuri MCA Hon. Abdirahman Bor, Nominated MCA Hon. Abdikadir Dubat, Security Personnel led by County Commissioner John Cheruiyot and county officials led by County Secretary Mohamud Hassan.

During the event, Skyward Airlines boss Cpt. Abdi expressed interest in exploring direct connections from Garissa to other towns, including Mombasa, if passenger demand continues to grow.

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11/08/2026

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DADAAB – The Garissa County Government has pledged to strengthen emergency preparedness and response in major markets across the county following the devastating fire that destroyed a large section of Dagahaley Main Market on Monday.

Speaking in Dadaab, Chief Officer for Industrialization and Enterprise Development Jael Ouma said the county will work closely with the National Government, humanitarian partners and local communities to build a faster, stronger and better coordinated emergency response system aimed at protecting traders and businesses.

The fire, which broke out at Nasiriya Stage at around 9:45 a.m., spread rapidly and burned for nearly six hours, destroying numerous market structures including shops, pharmacies, hardware stores, a private secondary school and a petroleum station. The inferno left many traders counting heavy losses and disrupted the livelihoods of dozens of families.

β€œWe stand with the traders and families affected by this tragedy. Going forward, we will strengthen fire preparedness, improve rapid mobilization during emergencies and enhance coordination between county structures and partners on the ground so that recovery and stabilization support reaches affected traders without delay,” the Chief Officer said.

She was speaking while opening a workshop on the Area Based Market Systems Development (ABMSD) Forum, whose discussions took on added urgency in light of the Dagahaley disaster.

The forum focused on improving market infrastructure, licensing and regulatory access, access to finance, enterprise and skills development, cross-border and regional trade linkages, and social cohesion through commerce. The county leaders present said lessons and measures emerging from the forum will be replicated in markets across other wards.

The workshop was convened by the Department of Trade with support from the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and brought together county officials, development partners, financial institutions, private sector representatives, market committees, business development providers and representatives from both refugee and host communities.

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10/08/2026

πŽπ…π…πˆπ‚π„ πŽπ… 𝐓𝐇𝐄 ππ‘π„π’πˆπƒπ„ππ“ πƒπ„π‹π„π†π€π“πˆπŽπ π‡π€πˆπ‹π’ π†π€π‘πˆπ’π’π€ 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐋 π‡πŽπ’ππˆπ“π€π‹β€™π’ π“π‘π€ππ’π…πŽπ‘πŒπ€π“πˆπŽπ

WABERI – Garissa Level 5 Teaching and Referral Hospital CEO Mahat Salah Sheikh today received a delegation from the Office of the President that visited the facility to collect data and information to support the proposed Vision 2060 national development agenda.

The delegation was led by Regional Commissioner John Otieno and included County Commissioner John Cheruiyot, Township Deputy County Commissioner Sebastian Okiring and other senior security officials.

During the briefing, CEO Mahat highlighted the major transformation the hospital has undergone since the current national administration came into office, saying the institution has expanded both its capacity and range of specialized services.

He cited the establishment of the Regional Cancer Centre, the Regional Blood Transfusion Centre, deployment of additional specialist doctors, introduction of advanced equipment for laparoscopy, endoscopy and urology, and the rollout of health automation systems that have improved efficiency and patient management.

The CEO also noted that the introduction of the Social Health Authority (SHA) has made healthcare more accessible to residents while significantly boosting hospital revenue, allowing the facility to reinvest in better infrastructure, equipment and services.

He gave credit to H.E. Governor Nathif Jama for the consistent support and commitment he has extended to the hospital, saying the transformation being witnessed at Garissa Referral Hospital is closely linked to the Governor’s determination to implement his health manifesto centered on affordable, accessible and quality healthcare for the people of Garissa.

Mahat said the County Government’s support in strengthening staffing, infrastructure, equipment and service delivery has created an enabling environment that has allowed the hospital’s ongoing reforms and expansion of specialized services to thrive.

He also commended Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale for the support extended to the hospital, saying it has helped accelerate the processing of key requests and development needs at the Ministry of Health.

Looking ahead, CEO Mahat said the hospital is preparing for eventual elevation to a Level Six facility under the Vision 2060 agenda, a move he said would position Garissa as the premier referral and specialized healthcare centre for the entire northern region.

Regional Commissioner John Otieno praised H.E Governor Nathif Jama and the hospital leadership for what he described as a remarkable turnaround of the institution, noting that the facility has made significant progress in service delivery, management and public confidence.

He also urged residents who have not registered for SHA to do so in order to enjoy easier access to medical services at health facilities across the county.

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