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Garissa County

Gateway to North Eastern Kenya — livestock trade and Somali heritage

📍 Garissa Town 👥 841,000 people 📐 44,174 km²

Garissa is the largest county in the former North Eastern Province. A centre for livestock trade and cross-border commerce with Somalia.

Capital
Garissa Town
Population
841,000
Area
44,174 km²
Economic Zone
Northern Arid
Government Departments

Tourism

Wildlife safaris, beach tourism, cultural tourism, and eco-tourism across all 47 counties

Transport & Logistics

Ports, roads, railways, aviation, and supply chain infrastructure

Department directory sourced from official county government websites.

Places to Stay
Garissa Lodge
2 ★
Garissa Resort
3 ★
Garissa Guest House
4 ★
Garissa Inn
2 ★