At least 10 killed as gold mine collapses in West Pokot

At least 10 people have been confirmed dead after a gold mining pit collapsed in Romos, West Pokot county, with fears that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue.

By Irissheel Shanzu 25 days ago

14 dead in mine collapse amid despair as kin search for victims

The tragedy occurred at the in Romos gold mining pits in West Pokot County when a massive rock reportedly collapsed onto hundreds of artisanal miners

By Irissheel Shanzu 25 days ago

Governor Kachapin seeks extension of voter registration to enlist pastoralists

West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin has called for an extension of voter registration in the county, saying many pastoralists risk being locked out after migrating to Uganda in search of pasture.

By Irissheel Shanzu 1 month ago

Farmers crying over Fall Army Worm Invasion

West Pokot County is feeling the full impact of damage caused by armyworms.

By Irissheel Shanzu 1 month ago

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How border school is saving girls from FGM, early marriage

At Asilong Christian School near the Kenya–Uganda border, girls fleeing FGM and early marriage are finding safety and education, transforming lives in a previously insecure area.

By Irissheel Shanzu 2 months ago

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ODM operative entry into gold mining divides local leaders

A dispute over control of gold mining sites in West Pokot County has escalated into a political warfare, revealing deep divisions among leaders.

By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago

10,000 Agripreneurs deployed nationwide to boost food production

The Principal Secretary at the State Department for Agriculture, Paul Ronoh, has introduced a nationwide initiative deploying 10,000 agripreneurs 

By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago

102 test positive as over 1,100 turn up for cancer screening in West Pokot

At least 102 residents were diagnosed with cervical, breast, and prostate cancers after 1,172 people attended a mass screening exercise in West Pokot County.

By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago

Kapenguria Makutano sewerage project sparks anger

Residents of Kapenguria and Makutano express frustration over the Sh800 million sewerage project, claiming it has brought them little benefit.

By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago

West Pokot women suffer in silence as obstetric fistula ravages their lives

Hundreds of women in West Pokot County are living in silent agony, trapped in leaking bodies and social isolation, as obstetric fistula continues to devastate their lives.

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

Fruit tree nursery boosts climate change response in West Pokot

The Aramaket High Value Fruit Tree Nursery in Kapenguria has emerged as a key pillar in West Pokot’s climate change response, producing seedlings to support environmental restoration.

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

From raids to farming: Project set to transform West Pokot and Turkana

Leaders and residents want to rewrite that story by turning the conflict-prone zone into a vast food production belt anchored on the proposed Lower Turkwel Irrigation Project.

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

Three men drown at Turkwel Dam during leisure trip

The three had recently sold potatoes and used the proceeds to purchase motorcycles for personal transport.

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

Three police officers stabbed during strange rampage

Police officers from Makutano Police Station responded to distress calls from members of the public

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

West Pokot residents push for stake in Turkana oil proceeds

Leaders and residents of West Pokot have renewed demands for a share of benefits from Turkana’s oil project.

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

Ruto calls for peace, unity and growth to drive nation forward

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to embrace peace, reject politics of revenge and focus on national development.

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

At least 10 killed as gold mine collapses in West Pokot

At least 10 people have been confirmed dead after a gold mining pit collapsed in Romos, West Pokot county, with fears that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue.

By Irissheel Shanzu 25 days ago

14 dead in mine collapse amid despair as kin search for victims

The tragedy occurred at the in Romos gold mining pits in West Pokot County when a massive rock reportedly collapsed onto hundreds of artisanal miners

By Irissheel Shanzu 25 days ago

Governor Kachapin seeks extension of voter registration to enlist pastoralists

West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin has called for an extension of voter registration in the county, saying many pastoralists risk being locked out after migrating to Uganda in search of pasture.

By Irissheel Shanzu 1 month ago

Farmers crying over Fall Army Worm Invasion

West Pokot County is feeling the full impact of damage caused by armyworms.

By Irissheel Shanzu 1 month ago

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How border school is saving girls from FGM, early marriage

At Asilong Christian School near the Kenya–Uganda border, girls fleeing FGM and early marriage are finding safety and education, transforming lives in a previously insecure area.

By Irissheel Shanzu 2 months ago

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ODM operative entry into gold mining divides local leaders

A dispute over control of gold mining sites in West Pokot County has escalated into a political warfare, revealing deep divisions among leaders.

By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago

10,000 Agripreneurs deployed nationwide to boost food production

The Principal Secretary at the State Department for Agriculture, Paul Ronoh, has introduced a nationwide initiative deploying 10,000 agripreneurs 

By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago

102 test positive as over 1,100 turn up for cancer screening in West Pokot

At least 102 residents were diagnosed with cervical, breast, and prostate cancers after 1,172 people attended a mass screening exercise in West Pokot County.

By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago

Kapenguria Makutano sewerage project sparks anger

Residents of Kapenguria and Makutano express frustration over the Sh800 million sewerage project, claiming it has brought them little benefit.

By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago

West Pokot women suffer in silence as obstetric fistula ravages their lives

Hundreds of women in West Pokot County are living in silent agony, trapped in leaking bodies and social isolation, as obstetric fistula continues to devastate their lives.

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

Fruit tree nursery boosts climate change response in West Pokot

The Aramaket High Value Fruit Tree Nursery in Kapenguria has emerged as a key pillar in West Pokot’s climate change response, producing seedlings to support environmental restoration.

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

From raids to farming: Project set to transform West Pokot and Turkana

Leaders and residents want to rewrite that story by turning the conflict-prone zone into a vast food production belt anchored on the proposed Lower Turkwel Irrigation Project.

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

Three men drown at Turkwel Dam during leisure trip

The three had recently sold potatoes and used the proceeds to purchase motorcycles for personal transport.

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

Three police officers stabbed during strange rampage

Police officers from Makutano Police Station responded to distress calls from members of the public

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

West Pokot residents push for stake in Turkana oil proceeds

Leaders and residents of West Pokot have renewed demands for a share of benefits from Turkana’s oil project.

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

Ruto calls for peace, unity and growth to drive nation forward

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to embrace peace, reject politics of revenge and focus on national development.

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

At least 10 killed as gold mine collapses in West Pokot

At least 10 people have been confirmed dead after a gold mining pit collapsed in Romos, West Pokot county, with fears that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue.

By Irissheel Shanzu 25 days ago

14 dead in mine collapse amid despair as kin search for victims

The tragedy occurred at the in Romos gold mining pits in West Pokot County when a massive rock reportedly collapsed onto hundreds of artisanal miners

By Irissheel Shanzu 25 days ago

Governor Kachapin seeks extension of voter registration to enlist pastoralists

West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin has called for an extension of voter registration in the county, saying many pastoralists risk being locked out after migrating to Uganda in search of pasture.

By Irissheel Shanzu 1 month ago

Farmers crying over Fall Army Worm Invasion

West Pokot County is feeling the full impact of damage caused by armyworms.

By Irissheel Shanzu 1 month ago

Premium

How border school is saving girls from FGM, early marriage

At Asilong Christian School near the Kenya–Uganda border, girls fleeing FGM and early marriage are finding safety and education, transforming lives in a previously insecure area.

By Irissheel Shanzu 2 months ago

Premium

ODM operative entry into gold mining divides local leaders

A dispute over control of gold mining sites in West Pokot County has escalated into a political warfare, revealing deep divisions among leaders.

By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago

10,000 Agripreneurs deployed nationwide to boost food production

The Principal Secretary at the State Department for Agriculture, Paul Ronoh, has introduced a nationwide initiative deploying 10,000 agripreneurs 

By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago

102 test positive as over 1,100 turn up for cancer screening in West Pokot

At least 102 residents were diagnosed with cervical, breast, and prostate cancers after 1,172 people attended a mass screening exercise in West Pokot County.

By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago