Garissa County is located in the North-Eastern Province and has a population of 841,353. It is industrious and has an active market center and commercial hub, promoting trade for the residents. It is easily accessible with the recent roads and transport development, and its market is open to international trade due to the export of livestock produce overseas. Several local and international financial institutions facilitate a more straightforward exchange of currency, thus attracting more investors within the town. The academic institutions also provide opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills to help them eradicate the poverty