Lokichoggio: The ‘ghost town’ with no bank

 

Section of Lokichoggio town in Turkana County. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

The hustle and bustle of Lokichoggio town is gone. The town that once bustled with activity has gone silent thanks to the exit of humanitarian workers who worked in South Sudan.

Most humanitarian organisations left Lokichoggio after South Sudan regained peace and stability.

The town centre was usually busy when international...