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
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
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
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 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
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
How Azimio plans to uplift Turkana region
Raila promised that the Azimio administration will prioritise irrigation, agriculture, and social protection programmes.
By Edna Rono and Bakari Angela 2 years ago
How Azimio plans to uplift Turkana region
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John Munyes, rivals unveil line-up to face UDA in poll
Munyes, Turkana South MP James Lomenen and County Assembly Speaker Erastus Lokaale, who were seeking to succeed Governor Josphat Nanok belong to Azimio la Umoja.
By Bakari Angela 2 years ago
John Munyes, rivals unveil line-up to face UDA in poll
Pastoralists turn to charcoal burning to absorb drought shocks
Authorities say the most affected are Kokiro, Liwan, Lokamarnyang in Turkana North and Napaitom, Nadome, and Lomelo in Turkana East.
By Bakari Angela 2 years ago
Pastoralists turn to charcoal burning to absorb drought shocks
Manhunt launched for suspect who shot at police officers and killed one
A manhunt has been launched for a suspect who shot dead a police officer and wounded a civilian in Turkana Central on Sunday.
By Bakari Angela 3 years ago
Manhunt launched for suspect who shot at police officers and killed one
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Lokichoggio: The ‘ghost town’ with no bank
Lokichoggio residents have to take a 120km trip to Kakuma where most banks moved after Sudan regained peace.
By Bakari Angela 3 years ago
Lokichoggio: The ‘ghost town’ with no bank
Mathenge weed invades grazing fields in Turkana
The weed that is spreading at an alarming rate has extended into Lake Turkana and sections of rivers.
By Bakari Angela 3 years ago
Mathenge weed invades grazing fields in Turkana
Aloe vera farming wipes pastoralists tears of loss
Kenya Forestry Research Institute with NGOs have given the residents a reason to smile following the production of aloe vera products.
By Bakari Angela 3 years ago
Aloe vera farming wipes pastoralists tears of loss
Grief as three boys drown in abandoned pit
Authorities said the boys who were herding livestock around the area decided to swim in Lodwar, Turkana.
By Bakari Angela 3 years ago
Grief as three boys drown in abandoned pit
Kainuk town begins to rise from the ruins of banditry
‘Place with plenty of water’ has never known peace for years. But for two years now, the guns have gone silent.
By Irissheel Shanzu and Bakari Angela 4 years ago
Kainuk town begins to rise from the ruins of banditry
KCPE exam delayed in Turkana due to heavy rains
Heavy rainfall in parts of Turkana has hampered the distribution of exam materials delaying kick-off of exams in some centres.
By Bakari Angela 5 years ago
KCPE exam delayed in Turkana due to heavy rains
We are not signing oath of secrecy, Turkana census supervisors say
Turkana content supervisors on census training, refuse to sign secrecy oath demanding increase of allowances
By Bakari Angela 5 years ago
We are not signing oath of secrecy, Turkana census supervisors say
Four Chinese nationals to be deported for beating up local engineer
Several local workers have been attacked by the Chinese over minor mistakes during construction.
By Bakari Angela 5 years ago
Four Chinese nationals to be deported for beating up local engineer
Desperate search for water amid death and pain as drought bites
Turkana residents ravaged by effects of water shortage even as livestock die and snake bites increase.
By Stephen Rutto and Bakari Angela 5 years ago
Desperate search for water amid death and pain as drought bites
Turkana villagers dying quietly as drought bites
Despite State denials, villagers adamant that relatives have died.
By Stephen Rutto and Bakari Angela 5 years ago
Turkana villagers dying quietly as drought bites
Tough questions on chopper night crash
MPs accuse Air Accident Investigation Department of laxity.
By Bakari Angela and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago
Tough questions on chopper night crash
MP pleads for aid as drought bites
Drought in West Pokot and Turkana counties has forced pupils to drop out of school as pastoralists move to Uganda.
By Irissheel Shanzu and Bakari Angela 5 years ago
MP pleads for aid as drought bites
Carry your cross, Nanok tells county officials
Turkana County Governor Josphat Nanok has said officers involved in procurement of a fire engine should carry their crosses for failing to deliver it.
By Bakari Angela 5 years ago
Carry your cross, Nanok tells county officials
Crude oil transportation from Turkana begins after stand-off
Transportation of crude oil from Turkana to Mombasa resumed on Thursday after nearly fifty days of stand-off
By Bakari Angela 6 years ago
Crude oil transportation from Turkana begins after stand-off
Government moves to secure oil field stormed by protesters
Security has been reinforced at Ngamia 8 oil well that was stormed by protesters last week.
By Bakari Angela 6 years ago
Government moves to secure oil field stormed by protesters
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