Garissa (Somali: Gaarrisa) is the capital of Garissa County, Kenya. It is situated in the former North Eastern Province. Residential areas in Garissa are called bulas. The main bulas are Bula Taqwa, Bula Mzuri, Gaaris Yareey, Bula Punda, Bula Sheikh, Bula Iftiin,Bula Cadaan Bula Bashal, Bula Orgi and Bula Madina . the town is Mainly populated by the Ogaden Clan of the somali community followed by the Dagodia community as a minorities.