Garissa

Garissa is a city in eastern Kenya situated along the Tana River, which provides the water that sustains agriculture, fishing, and daily life. The river is central to how the community functions and survives in this region.

The city began as a British military outpost during colonial times and gradually became an important trading center. Its location made it a natural meeting point for commerce between Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia.

Pastoral traditions shape daily life here, visible in how people work with livestock and organize their communities around these practices. The Somali and other pastoral groups have maintained these ways of living for generations.

The city has banks, schools, and hospitals available for residents and visitors, supporting day-to-day activities. A main highway connects it to Nairobi and surrounding regions, making travel to and from the city straightforward.

A solar power station that opened in 2019 generates electricity here and shows how renewable energy can work in hot, dry regions. The facility demonstrates innovative solutions for powering communities in challenging climate zones.

Location: Garissa County

Elevation above the sea: 151 m

GPS coordinates: -0.45671,39.64047

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:26