North Eastern Province

The province extends across 127,358 square kilometers of semi-arid terrain with hot desert conditions and seasonal rainfall patterns in April and October.

The Northern Frontier District transformed into North Eastern Province during Kenya's independence in 1963, despite local preferences to join the Somali Republic.

The region maintains strong connections to Somali heritage, with ethnic Somalis forming the predominant population group according to the 2019 National Census.

Garissa serves as the administrative center, managing governmental operations across thirteen constituencies and coordinating livestock trade worth 1.8 billion Kenyan shillings.

The Chalbi Desert occupies large sections of the province, creating an environment where wildlife, including lions and elephants, adapts to extreme temperatures.

Location: Kenya

Capital city: Garissa

GPS coordinates: 1.00000,40.25000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57