Garissa.go.ke Contacts and Overview

Garissa County is located in the northeast of the country. The county is primarily inhabited by the Somali ethnic community and has a Muslim predominance. The county's landscape is mostly flat, with a few rocky outcrops and little vegetation typical of the drylands. The Tana River, Kenya's longest river, passes through the county's southern region, supplying critical water for irrigation and livestock. Garissa County has a hot and dry environment for the majority of the year. Livestock rearing, which includes camels, goats, and sheep, is the foundation of Garissa County's economy, providing nourishment and income to many locals.

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