North eastern Kenya has an 'edgy' feel but there is no particular threat to foreigners.Garissa town was recently named to be the safest town in east and central Africa. People in Garissa are generally very friendly but visitors should be aware they may be assumed to be UN personnel. The outbreak of Rift Valley Fever in December 2006 in Garissa district may deter visitors until the dry season resumes.
contact
Cellular phones operated by Safaricom and others work well in the town and along much of the Nairobi-Garissa road. Phone cards can be bought in kiosk and shops in town.
There is an internet cafe on the ground floor of the Halgan Hotel building in the main street. It is usually closed for short periods at prayer time. Another reliable and fast Cyber cafe is located in Jihan center which is at the center of town.