Garissa is among the fast-growing towns in the country courtesy of devolution.
The town has in the past two years witnessed mushrooming of business activities.
The 24-hour economy and enhanced security have also seen business boom in Garissa.
Garissa is inhabited mostly by Muslims and Somalis but there are other tribes.
Visiting Garissa town during the day or at night you will meet different people who have different missions.
While visiting Garissa town whether daytime or at night, these are the people you should always avoid.
1. Street beggars
Garissa town just like any other in the country has street beggars who beg for money and material things.
While the majority of street beggars are genuine, there are those who are not.
In recent days, criminals have been disguising as street beggars to steal from unsuspecting residents and visitors.
When visiting Garissa be careful once approached by these street beggars.
2. Sex workers
Commercial sex trade is thriving in Garissa town.
When visiting Garissa town you will spot sex workers parading the streets in the hunt for customers or clients.
While some sex workers are genuine in their course of work, the majority of them are not.
Majority of these sex workers are criminals who disguise as sex workers to steal from unsuspecting people.
When in Garissa town you should be wary of sex workers.
3. Hawkers
Garissa town has seen an influx of hawkers in recent days.
Hundreds of hawkers hawk their goods day and night.
While the majority of hawkers are good people, some are not.
Cases of criminals disguising as hawkers have been reported in the recent days.
While in Garissa be wary of rogue hawkers who steal from unsuspecting people.
4. Street families
Street urchins or ‘chokaras’ have invaded streets in Garissa town.
The street children and now day’s adults often beg for money and material things.
Walking through Garissa you will be confronted by these street families.
It is advisable for you to be keen since some of the street children are criminals who could pounce on you.
The Garissa county government is working on a program to clear street children through rehabilitation.
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