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 4 months ago
Uneasy calm returns to Kakuma after deadly clashes
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 4 months ago
Gen Z demonstrators in Turkana direct their rage to NGOs
Deadly violence between two groups of asylum seekers claims 14 lives in Kakuma
Witnesses said tension had been brewing at the camp before the deadly attacks.
By Bakari Ang'ela 4 months ago
Deadly violence between two groups of asylum seekers claims 14 lives in Kakuma
Turkana herders defy Museveni order, cross over to Uganda
Herders said they would rather face arrest than watch their livestock starve to death.
By Bakari Angela 7 months ago
Turkana herders defy Museveni order, cross over to Uganda
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 7 months ago
Hard times for refugees as WFP reduces food rations
Wamalwa eyes Azimio presidential ticket as Raila gears up for AU job
DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa says he is keen on bagging the Azimio ticket to take on President William Ruto.
By Bakari Ang'ela 8 months ago
Wamalwa eyes Azimio presidential ticket as Raila gears up for AU job
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 9 months ago
Chaos at Kakuma as refugees clash over food and water
Poor fishing methods blamed for fish scarcity
Fishmongers and consumers in major towns such as Kalokol, Lodwar and Kakuma are already feeling the pinch due to the scarcity of fish.
By Bakari Angela 10 months ago
Poor fishing methods blamed for fish scarcity
Community agrees to pay 250 cattle to Ugandan families
The decision is part of agreements, dubbed Moroto Declaration, that were made following two-day negotiations between the Turkana and Karamojong communities in Moroto.
By Bakari Angela 10 months ago
Community agrees to pay 250 cattle to Ugandan families
Turkana leaders urge Museveni to release 40 herders detained in Uganda
The leaders and officials from Turkana and Karamoja engaged in negotiations in Moroto, Uganda, on Thursday, following a meeting held in Nairobi on December 22 and 23, 2023.
By Bakari Angela 10 months ago
Turkana leaders urge Museveni to release 40 herders detained in Uganda
Tension high as five injured in Kakuma attack
The incident has raised concern about growing tension between the host community and refugees.
By Bakari Angela 10 months ago
Tension high as five injured in Kakuma attack
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 10 months ago
Bodies of five foreign nationals found floating on Lake Turkana identified
Detectives probe raid, robbery of reservist's gun
The armed robbery has raised significant concerns among the refugee community and locals over the safety and security of Kalobeyei village.
By Bakari Angela 11 months ago
Detectives probe raid, robbery of reservist's gun
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 11 months ago
Calls for education and empowerment of girls as 16 days of activism begin
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
Police officer arrested for aiding illegal immigrants in Turkana
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
Raila forced to leave as Turkana cultural fete turns chaotic
Turkana culture gala to become global event
Ruto said starting next year, the Turkana cultural festival will be elevated to a global event with the aim of attracting tourists interested in tracing the history of mankind.
By Bakari Angela 1 year ago
Turkana culture gala to become global event
Turkana, Ethiopian communities make peace after feud over theft of guns
The two communities have vowed to live harmoniously and fight anyone threatening the peace in the area.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Turkana, Ethiopian communities make peace after feud over theft of guns
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
Police arrest suspect in refugees' deaths, recover an AK-47 rifle
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
Governor Lomorukai tells Nanok to keep off Turkana County leadership affairs
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
Historic African Court in Lodwar to serve as alternative justice systems suite
Row erupts over border of Lokichoggio sub-county
The row erupted after some leaders and locals protested the transfer of Kalobeyei Ward from Turkana West to the newly created administrative area.
By Bakari Angela 1 year ago
Row erupts over border of Lokichoggio sub-county
Turkana ready to host Senate sittings in September, officials say
Sittings in Turkana are part of the Senate's efforts to enhance its working relationship with counties and interactions with the people at the grassroots in an initiative dubbed Senate Mashinani.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Turkana ready to host Senate sittings in September, officials say
Three Congolese grilled in suspected fake gold trade in Kakuma
Turkana West sub-county police commander Richard Moracha said the three were arrested at the Kakuma camp where they are registered as refugees.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Three Congolese grilled in suspected fake gold trade in Kakuma
Desperate Turkana herders vow to return to Uganda despite risk of arrest
The herders who were kicked out of Uganda last month say they will go back due to a lack of water and pasture on the Kenyan side.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Desperate Turkana herders vow to return to Uganda despite risk of arrest
Turkana herders fleeing Uganda now return home
These herders and their families migrated to Bokora and Kotido in the larger Karamoja region of Uganda in search of water and pasture, having fled from devastating droughts in parts of Turkana.
By Bakari Angela 1 year ago
Turkana herders fleeing Uganda now return home
Turkana herders return home as leaders warn over Uganda hostility
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni, through an executive order, directed Turkana pastoralists out of Uganda following the killing of top geologists and their bodyguards.
By Lucas Ngasike and Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Turkana herders return home as leaders warn over Uganda hostility
St Mary's Dispensary celebrates 8th graduation of HIV exposed infants
Following tremendous improvements in health service delivery, the facility marked its eighth Prevention-of-Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) initiative.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
St Mary's Dispensary celebrates 8th graduation of HIV exposed infants
Two suspects arrested, Ethiopian being sought over Turkana killings
The arrests come after three boda boda riders were reportedly shot dead and their motorcycles and an unknown amount of money stolen on Sunday night at the Kenya-Ethiopia border.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Two suspects arrested, Ethiopian being sought over Turkana killings
Court reinstates impeached Turkana Assembly clerk
Earlier this month, Miinyan was impeached by furious ward reps who accused him of delaying the release of their car and house loans.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Court reinstates impeached Turkana Assembly clerk
MCAs impeach assembly clerk over car loans, mortgages
42 out of 45 MCAs voted to remove the clerk in an impeachment motion moved by Nakalale ward representative, Dedan Kalimapus.
By Bakari Angela 1 year ago
MCAs impeach assembly clerk over car loans, mortgages
Young Turkana women find solace in beadwork
A group of young women from Turkana County have found solace in beadwork, making ornaments that are now finding their way to markets in the United States of America and Europe.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Young Turkana women find solace in beadwork
Drought, banditry in the North Rift drive away tourists, investors
The troubled region had top class hotels yet tourists and investors concerned by runaway insecurity opt to hold conferences in major towns such as Eldoret.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Drought, banditry in the North Rift drive away tourists, investors
Turkana leaders protest shooting, jailing of 32 pastoralists by Uganda court
Ugandan military court sent to prison 32 Kenyans after they were allegedly found in possession of illegal firearms and ammunition in the northeastern sub-region of Karamoja.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Turkana leaders protest shooting, jailing of 32 pastoralists by Uganda court
Elders begin talks to end rifts along vast Kenya-Ethiopia border
Kenya and Ethiopia were asked to increase the number of government administrators including village elders along the volatile border to enhance security.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Elders begin talks to end rifts along vast Kenya-Ethiopia border
Women lead efforts to restore peace in the troubled North
The women drawn from Turkana, West Pokot and Marakwet communities have kicked-off talks with their Ethiopian and Ugandan counterparts.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Women lead efforts to restore peace in the troubled North
Labour PS asks Turkana youth to join TVETs in bid to end joblessness
PS Kaituko said TVET institutions offer technical skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (Stem) courses that are marketable.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Labour PS asks Turkana youth to join TVETs in bid to end joblessness
Turkana crash survivors recount moments before lorry overturned
The bus' driver was trying to dodge a camel that was crossing the road when another one emerged
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Turkana crash survivors recount moments before lorry overturned
14 dead, several injured in Turkana accident on Saturday night
14 dead, others injured after lorry ferrying passengers in Turkana hits a camel and veers off the road.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
14 dead, several injured in Turkana accident on Saturday night
Tension high in villages after bandits steal goats
Tension is still high in Kakiteitei, Katilia, Kaimegur areas of Turkana East and South, after armed bandits raided the villages and stole over 1,200 goats.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Tension high in villages after bandits steal goats
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