Garissa County – Nomad Press

15 Sep

Lamu Leaders and Elders Vow to Defend Borders Amid Escalating Dispute with Garissa County

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Lamu County leaders and Bajuni community elders held a meeting to address the escalating border dispute with Garissa County, sparked by the recent posting of a chief from Garissa to Dar es Salaam Point in Ishakani, a location claimed to be within Lamu's borders. The Bajuni Council of Elders, led by Sultan Omar Shariff, and local elected officials strongly opposed the move and vowed to defend their county's territorial integrity. Lawyer Yusuf Abubakar, representing the community, emphasized that the boundaries between Lamu and Garissa are well-defined under the District and Provinces Act. The group plans to present maps and evidence…

15 Aug

Multi-Agency Team Raids Al-Shabaab Camp in Garissa County, Two Militants Killed

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A multi-agency security team conducted a successful raid on a makeshift Al-Shabaab camp in the DigDiga area within Fafi Sub-County, Garissa County, on August 14, 2024. The operation was launched following complaints from local residents about frequent harassment by the militants, who were reportedly planning an attack targeting security officers across the sub-county. The security forces trailed the militants deep into the DigDiga Forest, where they ambushed the group as they were preparing game meat. In the ensuing confrontation, two militants were killed, while several others fled with serious injuries. During the operation, the security team made significant recoveries, including…

28 Jul

Multi-agency team Foils Al Shabaab Attack Garissa County

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A multi-agency team acting on intelligence foiled a planned Al Shabaab attack in Alango, along Garissa-Dadaab Road, Garissa County. The militants were at an advanced stage of the attack at a hideout in a forested area South of Alango waiting for an opportune moment to strike. However, security forces disrupted their plans, killing two Al Shabaab militants on the spot while others escaped with injuries. Among the items recovered from the hideout were two AK47 Rifles, 7 magazines, IED making materials among other assorted food items. Security teams are on the trail of the fleeing militants. Meanwhile, the general public…

18 Jul

Stakeholders in Garissa Push for 100% School Enrollment Amid Challenges

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Stakeholders in Garissa County are calling for a concerted effort to achieve 100% enrollment of children in primary schools. The county is significantly affected by the issue of out-of-school children aged 6-13, many of whom remain at home or in villages. Key factors contributing to this problem include parental illiteracy, poverty, the nomadic lifestyle of the communities, retrogressive cultural practices such as early marriages, and frequent droughts and flooding. Stakeholders emphasize that addressing these issues is critical to boosting school enrollment rates. Osman Mohamed, an education specialist with UNICEF, highlighted the progress made over the last six years in increasing…

12 Jul

Road Accident on Garissa-Mwingi Road Kills Seven

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Garissa County, Kenya — In the early hours of today, tragedy struck along the Garissa-Mwingi road near Katumba trading center, as a Nissan UD bus, operated by Al-Mukaram Bus Service Company, collided with a stalled Mercedes Benz trailer, resulting in the death of seven people. The bus, carrying approximately 50 passengers from Garissa towards Nairobi, was driven by Hassan Bura. Eyewitnesses report that Bura attempted to overtake another vehicle when the bus collided with the trailer ferrying gypsum. The impact of the crash was severe, leaving seven passengers dead and several others injured. Emergency services swiftly responded, transporting the injured…