Residents call for prosecution of traders flouting weights and measures rule
Residents want Turkana county government to ensure prosecution of unscrupulous traders selling underweight commodities in Lodwar town.
By Lucas Ngasike 4 months ago
Residents call for prosecution of traders flouting weights and measures rule
Tullow defends Sh258 million pay to county
Tullow said that the sum remitted did not include compensation for compulsory land acquisition, but was meant for rates and taxes.
By Lucas Ngasike 4 months ago
Tullow defends Sh258 million pay to county
Lobby raises alarm over Tullow Oil's Sh258m land lease pay
Turkana County government received the compensation money which was deposited in the county government revenue account.
By Lucas Ngasike 4 months ago
Lobby raises alarm over Tullow Oil's Sh258m land lease pay
Refugees in Kakuma at risk of red eye disease infection
Common risk factors for conjunctivitis include poor hygiene, contaminated personal articles, crowded living rooms, a history of eye diseases and foreign bodies among others.
By Lucas Ngasike 6 months ago
Refugees in Kakuma at risk of red eye disease infection
State revokes 67 mining licenses in Turkana
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya noted that some of the mining licenses had expired and there was a need to have them removed from the system.
By Lucas Ngasike 6 months ago
State revokes 67 mining licenses in Turkana
32 Kenyan herders freed from Ugandan prisons re-unite with families
A source privy to security says a number of the youth require psychological counselling due to alleged human rights violations while in various prisons.
By Lucas Ngasike 6 months ago
32 Kenyan herders freed from Ugandan prisons re-unite with families
Tension in Kakuma as refugees protest reduced food ration
Tension remained high in the Kakuma refugee camp in the Turkana West sub-county following protests over the reduction of food rations.
By Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago
Tension in Kakuma as refugees protest reduced food ration
State rolls out slum upgrading in Turkana
Detailed site maps for six locations planned for slum upgrade under the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Program II (KISIP) have been completed.
By Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago
State rolls out slum upgrading in Turkana
Security agents recover livestock stolen from Uganda
The livestock will be returned to Uganda once the owners have been identified.
By Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago
Security agents recover livestock stolen from Uganda
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Pain of Kenyans living on the border in getting identity cards
Getting an ID is an uphill task for Kenyans living in border towns, hence denying many vital services. Brokers charging desperate citizens Sh7,000 to help them acquire identification papers.
By Alexander Chagema and Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago
Pain of Kenyans living on the border in getting identity cards
Three suspects linked to murder of Ugandan geologists shot dead
At least five people were killed in separate incidences in Turkana county as insecurity escalates.
By Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago
Three suspects linked to murder of Ugandan geologists shot dead
CS Kindiki banking on new air assets to fight banditry
The government is set to deploy modern air equipment to help fight the banditry menace in the North Rift region, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has said.
By Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago
CS Kindiki banking on new air assets to fight banditry
Police launch manhunt for teenager who eloped with Grade Six girl
The two pupils had been allegedly living together as husband and wife and have not been attending school for the better part of this term.
By Lucas Ngasike 8 months ago
Police launch manhunt for teenager who eloped with Grade Six girl
IRC to open children rescue centre in Kakuma
IRC has partnered with Turkana county government to operationalise the rescue centre, which is expected to accommodate the first batch of 40 street children by December.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
IRC to open children rescue centre in Kakuma
Fishing to resume at Lake Turkana after six-month ban
The ban was enforced after fishermen started engaging in illegal fishing.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Fishing to resume at Lake Turkana after six-month ban
Senate Mashinani opens opportunity for locals in Turkana
Various senate committees took time to look at various issues which have held back the vast county, despite receiving more than Sh100 billion over the last ten years of devolution.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Senate Mashinani opens opportunity for locals in Turkana
The Senate Mashinani sittings start in Turkana
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi arrived in Lodwar on Monday morning for the week-long Senate Mashinani sittings that have also brought a lot of optimism to Turkana.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
The Senate Mashinani sittings start in Turkana
Kithure Kindiki now orders police to flush out bandits on highway
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered security personnel to deal decisively with armed bandits terrorising residents and motorists along Lodwar-Kitale highway.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Kithure Kindiki now orders police to flush out bandits on highway
Government, UN pledge support for refugees in Kakuma and Dadaab
The government and a United Nations agency have pledged to support refugees and the host community to promote integration and resource-sharing.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Government, UN pledge support for refugees in Kakuma and Dadaab
Government, UN pledge support for refugees in Kakuma, Dadaab
Immigration PS says the government is planning to transform refugee camps into permanent settlements.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Government, UN pledge support for refugees in Kakuma, Dadaab
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
Turkana can produce high-value crops, experts say
A report by Egerton University reveals that Turkana region can sustain irrigated and rain-fed agriculture that can support high-value crop production.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Turkana can produce high-value crops, experts say
You can't force locals to vacate, LSK tells Kindiki
LSK boss Eric Theuri said that Interior CS Kithure Kindiki's directive was illegal and did not come from a law-abiding government.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
You can't force locals to vacate, LSK tells Kindiki
Residents blame Chinese factory for donkey theft
The Association of Donkey Owners Kenya Turkana chapter has decried the drastic decline of the donkey population in the region, which they attribute to rampant theft.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Residents blame Chinese factory for donkey theft
Governor accuses KDF of using bombs on civilians
Turkana governor Jeremiah Lomorukai pointed out the weekend bombardments at Kalemngorok in Turkana South even as they attempted to recover stolen livestock.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Governor accuses KDF of using bombs on civilians
Turkana residents living in fear despite beefed up security
Two weeks ago, four people were killed and two others seriously injured at Lomelo village. The dawn-to-dusk curfew in Turkana South, East and Baringo is expected to curb the attacks.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Turkana residents living in fear despite beefed up security
Residents living in fear despite beefed up security in Turkana
Despite the heavy deployment of the National Police Service (NPS) and Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) personnel, cases of attacks are still on the rise.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Residents living in fear despite beefed up security in Turkana
Turkana County to establish fish processing plant
The County Government of Turkana has embarked on a process to establish a fish processing plant in Kalokol.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Turkana County to establish fish processing plant
Three police officers feared dead, 8 injured after bandit attack in Turkana
Turkana County Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi said seven officers, among them the Turkana South police commander, were injured in the incident.
By Martin Ndiema and Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Three police officers feared dead, 8 injured after bandit attack in Turkana
Uganda releases 11 herders arrested five months ago
Uganda Defence Force (UPDF) says they intercepted the herders in a sting operation to weed out suspects in possession of illegal firearms in the Country.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Uganda releases 11 herders arrested five months ago
Four minors deserted in Kenya reunited with families in Uganda
The Ugandan officials linked the abandonment of the children to widespread domestic violence and poverty in the region.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Four minors deserted in Kenya reunited with families in Uganda
Turkana MCAs re-elect Speaker
The High Court declared the decision by the Clerk to lock out the candidates from the race unconstitutional, setting room for a fresh election.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Turkana MCAs re-elect Speaker
Turkana leaders raise concern over NGO jobs
Turkana central legislator Joseph Emathe Namuar accused some UN agencies of favouring foreigners over locals in job placement.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Turkana leaders raise concern over NGO jobs
Turkana to conduct payroll audit to weed out ghost workers
Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai said he was certain that some departments were carrying the majority of the workforce, which was paid from the exchequer.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Turkana to conduct payroll audit to weed out ghost workers
Two Kenyans shot dead in Ethiopia over theft claims
Kibish Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Samuel Kiarie confirmed the incident saying it was unfortunate the youth lost their lives in a foreign country.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Two Kenyans shot dead in Ethiopia over theft claims
Kenya, South Sudan hold talks over rising border insecurity
Sources privy to security reveal that there has been a border dispute pitting Kenya and South Sudan along Nadapal-Nakodok stretch. 
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Kenya, South Sudan hold talks over rising border insecurity
Community pledges to push for peace in affected countries
The Ateker people share a common cultural background and heritage, but they have been at odds for decades over scarce water and pasture in their jurisdiction.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Community pledges to push for peace in affected countries
Turkana County now launches measles vaccination drive as 14 cases confirmed
The vaccination drive follows a reported measles outbreak at the Kakuma Refugee Camp, where 14 cases have been confirmed.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Turkana County now launches measles vaccination drive as 14 cases confirmed
Turkana governor urges MCAs to back embattled Speaker
Governor Lomorukai expressed reservation about a suit filed by two candidates for Speaker post contesting the election of Mr Nakuleu.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Turkana governor urges MCAs to back embattled Speaker
Leaders raise alarm over over-fishing
Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai said they have instructed fisheries department to take action against those found to be fishing undersized fish.
By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago
Leaders raise alarm over over-fishing
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