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Why the Garissa County Assembly Matters to Every Resident

From passing county laws and approving budgets to scrutinising the executive and representing local communities, the Garissa County Assembly plays a pivotal role in Kenya's devolved system of government. Yet its constitutional mandate remains widely misunderstood.

Yunis Dekow July 4, 2026
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NACADA Warns of Rising Substance Abuse in Garissa

NACADA has warned of a rise in drug abuse and the misuse of prescription medicines in Garissa County, citing easy access to cannabis and the illegal sale of prescription drugs without valid medical prescriptions.

Nimah Abdi July 3, 2026
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Garissa’s Sh58.6 Billion Question: Has Devolution Delivered for the North?

Since 2013, Garissa County has received tens of billions in devolved funds, including Sh58.56 billion between 2020–2026, marking a historic shift from centralised neglect. Yet residents still face water shortages, poor roads, and unemployment, raising the key question: has devolution truly delivered tangible transformation for Northern Kenya?

Xared Mohammed June 24, 2026
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