Garissa County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Garissa County

Garissa County is headquartered in Garissa, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Balambala, Dadaab, Fafi, Garissa Township, Ijara, Lagdera. Its neighbouring counties are Wajir, Isiolo, Tana River, Lamu, Kitui, Somalia. Garissa main economic activities are Pastoralism, irrigated agriculture, trade, transport, fisheries, renewable energy, public administration.

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30   Wards 163   Primary Schools 6   Constituencies 16   Senior Schools 19   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 104   Clinics 49   Dispensaries 250   Health Centers 14   Hospitals 0   SHGs 0   Tour Guides/Drivers 0   Tour Operators 31   Accomodations 442   Polling Centers 201,473   Voters

The brief

About Garissa County

Garissa County is situated in northeastern Kenya, bordering Wajir, Isiolo, Tana River, Lamu, Kitui and Somalia. Garissa Town is the county headquarters and principal commercial centre. The county is largely semi-arid, with the Tana River supporting irrigation, settlements and agriculture. The population is predominantly Somali, with several clans maintaining a rich pastoral heritage. Livestock production remains the backbone of the economy through cattle, camels, goats and sheep, while irrigated farming produces maize, fruits and vegetables. Trade, transport and public services continue to expand. Somali culture is expressed through poetry, oral traditions, music and Islamic heritage. Historically, Garissa has served as a strategic administrative and trading centre linking Kenya with the Horn of Africa.


Population
841,353
Area
44,753 km²
Sub-counties
6
Capital
Garissa

01 · Learning

Education

Garissa County

Statistics

Primary schools
163
Secondary schools
16
TVET Colleges
19
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Garissa Muslim Academy Primary School

Township · Private · Mixed

Umoja Primary School

Damajale · Private · Mixed

Dololo Primary School

Ijara · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Garissa County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
104
Health Centres
250
Dispensaries
49
Hospitals
14

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Tawakal Medical Clinic

, · Garissa

Modogashe District Hospital

Modogashe, Modogashe · Lagdera

Mwananchi Clinic

, · Garissa

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    KDF MEDICAL OUTREACH ADVANCES COMMUNITY HEALTH IN GARISSA - Ministry of Defence – Kenya

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:00:55 GMT
    𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟓 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟔 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Residents of the Northeastern region and the surrounding counties are set to benefit from improved and specialized healthcare services from th - Facebook

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:47:00 GMT
    County divide: Garissa lags as Nairobi leads in education, health and basic services - The Star, Kenya

    Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    CS Duale Commissions Northern Regional Blood Transfusion Centre in Garissa - health.go.ke

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Garissa County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
31
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Timesworld Adventure Ltd

Tour Operator · Nairobi

Jurriston International Travel Ltd

Travel Agency · Nairobi

Villa Mapenzi Holiday Home

Villas · Kilifi

Latest Business News

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    Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kilifi Governor Mung'aro orders crackdown on foreign-owned businesses in Watamu - The Eastleigh Voice

    Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kilifi to crack down on fraudulent business documents - Radiokaya

    Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kilifi County loses salt levy battle as court declares charge illegal - Business Daily

    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kenya Power invests Ksh 765M in Kwale and Kilifi substations - KBC Digital

04 · Development

Development

Garissa County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
0
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Joy Homes Africa Service

Non-Profit · Kenya

Cheluget Tea School Youth SHG

Youth · Bomet

Pastoralist Reduction Organization

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:37:21 GMT
    𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗲 & 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 | 𝗗𝗣 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗸𝗶 Deputy President’s development engagements in Kwale and Kilifi counties, featuring the launch of land title deed issuance and electricity connectivity initiatives. - Facebook

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:23:38 GMT
    Kenya and Minnesota explore new paths for healthcare partnership - Kenya News Agency

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:42:00 GMT
    PS Kimotho challenges professionals to help unlock Kenya's development potential - The Star, Kenya

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:54:12 GMT
    Kenya turns to cooperatives to transform agriculture - Sacco Review

05 · Politics

Politics

Garissa County

Statistics

Constituencies
6
Wards
30
Polling Centers
442
Voters
201,473

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Children Rescue Center/Station - Polling Center/Station

Township · Garissa Township · Garissa

Tumaini Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Galbet · Garissa Township · Garissa

Marerey Water Pan - Polling Center/Station

Dekaharia · Fafi · Garissa

Latest Political News

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    Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Garissa Governor Nathif Jama and County Commissioner John Cheruiyot lead Mashujaa Day celebrations held at Garissa High School. The leaders urged the citizens to ignore tribal and divisive politics ahead of next year’s general elections. - Facebook

    Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    ODM leaders rally behind Ruto in Garissa, vow to preserve Raila’s legacy - KBC Digital

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kalonzo blames senior State official after opposition convoy attacked in Garissa - Daily Nation

    Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    ODM set to hold Raila’s memorial rally in Garissa - People Daily