Garissa University is set to launch one of its largest infrastructure projects yet, following the government’s formal handover of land for the construction of a 1,680-bed Students’ Village.
The Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development led the handover in Garissa, paving the way for work to begin immediately.
Officials from the County Commissioner’s Office joined representatives of Decalogue International—the project contractor—and senior university administrators.
The project marks a significant expansion of the university’s physical infrastructure.
Designed as a modern hostel complex, the Students’ Village will offer safe, secure and affordable accommodation, addressing longstanding shortages and improving living conditions for learners.
University officials said the new development is essential to supporting Garissa University’s next phase of growth. With additional capacity for more than 1,600 students, the institution expects to boost enrolment and attract applicants from across Kenya and beyond.
Construction of the Students’ Village is also expected to enhance the overall academic environment by reducing housing strain and enabling students to live closer to campus facilities.
Garissa University Vice Chancellor Prof Ahmed Osman Warfa thanked the government for its continued support, describing the handover as a “major milestone” in strengthening higher education infrastructure in northern Kenya.
Work on the site is expected to begin immediately, with timelines for completion to be announced by the contractor.
