Turkana goldmine collapse leaves one dead, several injured

Three artisanal miners have been rescued from the shaft, the body of the deceased has been retrieved amid fears of more miners still trapped.

By 1 month ago

Turkana county receives Sh22 million drugs

The medical supplies procured through Kemsa, include essential and specialised drugs meant to last up to four months.

By 1 month ago

Turkana health workers decry delays in promotions

Health workers in Turkana have criticized the county government for failing to promote them despite several promises.

By 2 months ago

Turkana hosts India's High Commissioner, seeks investment in agriculture and tourism

Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai said the county is seeking investment and partnerships in key areas like agriculture, livestock, renewable energy and tourism.

By 2 months ago

Todonyang locals get fishing gear as they pick the pieces

Turkana Woman Rep Cecilia Ngitit is calling for enhanced support to Todonyang where locals are still picking up their pieces following a bloody attack by assailants from Ethiopia.

By 3 months ago

Charles Lokiyoto is the new Turkana County Assembly speaker

Charles Lokiyoto elected Turkana County Assembly speaker with 30 out of 44 votes; he replaces Christopher Nakuleu, who resigned in February.

By 3 months ago

Over 30 MCAs back impeachment of Turkana Speaker Christopher Nakuleu

An impeachment motion against Turkana County Assembly Speaker Christopher Nakuleu has been set for debate tomorrow (Tuesday).

By 4 months ago

Turkana goldmine collapse leaves one dead, several injured

Three artisanal miners have been rescued from the shaft, the body of the deceased has been retrieved amid fears of more miners still trapped.

By 1 month ago

Turkana county receives Sh22 million drugs

The medical supplies procured through Kemsa, include essential and specialised drugs meant to last up to four months.

By 1 month ago

Turkana health workers decry delays in promotions

Health workers in Turkana have criticized the county government for failing to promote them despite several promises.

By 2 months ago

Turkana hosts India's High Commissioner, seeks investment in agriculture and tourism

Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai said the county is seeking investment and partnerships in key areas like agriculture, livestock, renewable energy and tourism.

By 2 months ago

Todonyang locals get fishing gear as they pick the pieces

Turkana Woman Rep Cecilia Ngitit is calling for enhanced support to Todonyang where locals are still picking up their pieces following a bloody attack by assailants from Ethiopia.

By 3 months ago

Charles Lokiyoto is the new Turkana County Assembly speaker

Charles Lokiyoto elected Turkana County Assembly speaker with 30 out of 44 votes; he replaces Christopher Nakuleu, who resigned in February.

By 3 months ago

Over 30 MCAs back impeachment of Turkana Speaker Christopher Nakuleu

An impeachment motion against Turkana County Assembly Speaker Christopher Nakuleu has been set for debate tomorrow (Tuesday).

By 4 months ago

Turkana goldmine collapse leaves one dead, several injured

Three artisanal miners have been rescued from the shaft, the body of the deceased has been retrieved amid fears of more miners still trapped.

By 1 month ago

Turkana county receives Sh22 million drugs

The medical supplies procured through Kemsa, include essential and specialised drugs meant to last up to four months.

By 1 month ago

Turkana health workers decry delays in promotions

Health workers in Turkana have criticized the county government for failing to promote them despite several promises.

By 2 months ago

Turkana hosts India's High Commissioner, seeks investment in agriculture and tourism

Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai said the county is seeking investment and partnerships in key areas like agriculture, livestock, renewable energy and tourism.

By 2 months ago

Todonyang locals get fishing gear as they pick the pieces

Turkana Woman Rep Cecilia Ngitit is calling for enhanced support to Todonyang where locals are still picking up their pieces following a bloody attack by assailants from Ethiopia.

By 3 months ago

Charles Lokiyoto is the new Turkana County Assembly speaker

Charles Lokiyoto elected Turkana County Assembly speaker with 30 out of 44 votes; he replaces Christopher Nakuleu, who resigned in February.

By 3 months ago

Over 30 MCAs back impeachment of Turkana Speaker Christopher Nakuleu

An impeachment motion against Turkana County Assembly Speaker Christopher Nakuleu has been set for debate tomorrow (Tuesday).

By 4 months ago

Turkana hosts India's High Commissioner, seeks investment in agriculture and tourism

Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai said the county is seeking investment and partnerships in key areas like agriculture, livestock, renewable energy and tourism.

By Bakari Ang'ela 2 months ago

Todonyang locals get fishing gear as they pick the pieces

Turkana Woman Rep Cecilia Ngitit is calling for enhanced support to Todonyang where locals are still picking up their pieces following a bloody attack by assailants from Ethiopia.

By Bakari Ang'ela 3 months ago

Charles Lokiyoto is the new Turkana County Assembly speaker

Charles Lokiyoto elected Turkana County Assembly speaker with 30 out of 44 votes; he replaces Christopher Nakuleu, who resigned in February.

By Bakari Ang'ela 3 months ago

Over 30 MCAs back impeachment of Turkana Speaker Christopher Nakuleu

An impeachment motion against Turkana County Assembly Speaker Christopher Nakuleu has been set for debate tomorrow (Tuesday).

By Bakari Ang'ela 4 months ago

DCI seize bhang worth Sh50,000, NYS uniforms in Lodwar

DCI officers in Lodwar have seized 16 rolls of bhang valued at approximately Sh50,000 and 16 National Youth Service (NYS) uniforms.

By Bakari Ang'ela 9 months ago

Askul: Government spent Sh3.2b in Turkana ASAL projects

The government through support from the World Bank has pumped Sh3.2 billion in 800 projects including the construction of 74 boreholes in drought-prone Turkana County.

By Bakari Ang'ela 9 months ago

Pastor sentenced to 40 years in jail for defiling Grade 3 girl

A 50-year-old pastor has been sentenced to 40 years in jail for defiling a Grade Three pupil.

By Bakari Ang'ela 10 months ago

Illegal fishing blamed for conflict in Lake Turkana

Stakeholders and county officials from Turkana and Marsabit have blamed illegal fishing for a prolonged conflict in Lake Turkana.

By Bakari Ang'ela 10 months ago

Uneasy calm returns to Kakuma after deadly clashes

Uneasy calm has returned to Kakuma refugee camp in Turkana county, days after deadly clashes left 14 dead.

By Bakari Ang'ela 11 months ago

Gen Z demonstrators in Turkana direct their rage to NGOs

Gen Z protestors in Turkana West directed their rage at NGOs operating the area, that fail to consider the youth in employment opportunities.

By Bakari Ang'ela 11 months ago

Hard times for refugees as WFP reduces food rations

Refugees at Kakuma and the nearby Kalobeyei integrated settlement camps in Turkana West sub-county are facing hard times after World Food Programme reduced food rations.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

Chaos at Kakuma as refugees clash over food and water

Reports indicate the four were admitted in a hospital following the skirmishes involving Burundian and South Sudanese nationals who are yet to attain refugee status.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

Bodies of five foreign nationals found floating on Lake Turkana identified

The deceased all of Eritrean nationality have been identified as Deseay Aybu, Shishay Aybu, Mhret Ferezghi, Merkeb Gebrensia, and Robel Tsegay.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

Calls for education and empowerment of girls as 16 days of activism begin

Stakeholders and child rights activists have called for the education of girls in Turkana County as the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence began.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

Police officer arrested for aiding illegal immigrants in Turkana

He is the third police officer to be arrested in connection with the crime in the last one week.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

Raila forced to leave as Turkana cultural fete turns chaotic

Raila and his brigade had to leave the podium in a huff after charged United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) politics played out.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

Police arrest suspect in refugees' deaths, recover an AK-47 rifle

The last of the startling killings happened on Thursday, August 31, leading to the death of Burundian refugee, Claude Nkunzimana.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

Governor Lomorukai tells Nanok to keep off Turkana County leadership affairs

Lomorukai has in the recent past been chiding the former governor, accusing him of allegedly undermining his administration.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

Historic African Court in Lodwar to serve as alternative justice systems suite

The historic African Court in Lodwar will serve as the Alternative Justice Systems suite, as the Judiciary embraces a multi-door approach to delivery of justice.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago