Turkana push for Todonyang massacre victims' compensation.

Speaking during a press briefing in Lokichar, the residents said all lives of Kenyans lost through senseless killings should be treated equally.

By 1 month ago

Turkana county malaria campaign targets 39,000 children

The Turkana government has launched a Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign targeting 39,000 children aged between three and 59 months in the Kakuma and Kalobeyei areas.

By 2 months ago

Turkana County targets 400,000 in national ID registration drive

Turkana County will collaborate with the national government to expedite the issuance of identity cards to thousands of unregistered residents.

By 2 months ago

Police probe death of US researcher found in Lodwar rental house

The discovery was made after a resident reported a foul smell coming from one of the houses in the neighbourhood.

By 4 months ago

Alarm as new wave of locusts invade Turkana South

The invasion, reported earlier this week, has raised widespread alarm among farmers and pastoralists, who fear that the pests may devastate crops and vegetation.

By 4 months ago

Residents in agony at Tondonyang as insecurity persists

In the small, windswept and isolated village of Todonyang, near the Kenya–Ethiopia border on the shores of Lake Turkana, a haunting silence hangs in the air.

By 4 months ago

Turkana push for Todonyang massacre victims' compensation.

Speaking during a press briefing in Lokichar, the residents said all lives of Kenyans lost through senseless killings should be treated equally.

By 1 month ago

Turkana county malaria campaign targets 39,000 children

The Turkana government has launched a Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign targeting 39,000 children aged between three and 59 months in the Kakuma and Kalobeyei areas.

By 2 months ago

Turkana County targets 400,000 in national ID registration drive

Turkana County will collaborate with the national government to expedite the issuance of identity cards to thousands of unregistered residents.

By 2 months ago

Police probe death of US researcher found in Lodwar rental house

The discovery was made after a resident reported a foul smell coming from one of the houses in the neighbourhood.

By 4 months ago

Alarm as new wave of locusts invade Turkana South

The invasion, reported earlier this week, has raised widespread alarm among farmers and pastoralists, who fear that the pests may devastate crops and vegetation.

By 4 months ago

Residents in agony at Tondonyang as insecurity persists

In the small, windswept and isolated village of Todonyang, near the Kenya–Ethiopia border on the shores of Lake Turkana, a haunting silence hangs in the air.

By 4 months ago

Turkana push for Todonyang massacre victims' compensation.

Speaking during a press briefing in Lokichar, the residents said all lives of Kenyans lost through senseless killings should be treated equally.

By 1 month ago

Turkana county malaria campaign targets 39,000 children

The Turkana government has launched a Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign targeting 39,000 children aged between three and 59 months in the Kakuma and Kalobeyei areas.

By 2 months ago

Turkana County targets 400,000 in national ID registration drive

Turkana County will collaborate with the national government to expedite the issuance of identity cards to thousands of unregistered residents.

By 2 months ago

Police probe death of US researcher found in Lodwar rental house

The discovery was made after a resident reported a foul smell coming from one of the houses in the neighbourhood.

By 4 months ago

Alarm as new wave of locusts invade Turkana South

The invasion, reported earlier this week, has raised widespread alarm among farmers and pastoralists, who fear that the pests may devastate crops and vegetation.

By 4 months ago

Residents in agony at Tondonyang as insecurity persists

In the small, windswept and isolated village of Todonyang, near the Kenya–Ethiopia border on the shores of Lake Turkana, a haunting silence hangs in the air.

By 4 months ago

Police probe death of US researcher found in Lodwar rental house

The discovery was made after a resident reported a foul smell coming from one of the houses in the neighbourhood.

By Lucas Ngasike 4 months ago

Residents in agony at Tondonyang as insecurity persists

In the small, windswept and isolated village of Todonyang, near the Kenya-Ethiopia border on the shores of Lake Turkana, a haunting silence hangs in the air.

By Lucas Ngasike 4 months ago

Alarm as new wave of locusts invade Turkana South

The invasion, reported earlier this week, has raised widespread alarm among farmers and pastoralists, who fear that the pests may devastate crops and vegetation.

By Lucas Ngasike 4 months ago

Four Ethiopian linked to Todonyang killings arrested

Four suspected Ethiopian Dassanech militiamen implicated in the killing of four Kenyan fishermen last week near the volatile Todonyang border have been arrested by Ethiopian authorities.

By Lucas Ngasike 4 months ago

Residents protest closure of goldmining site in Turkana

Hundreds of protesters blocked the busy Kakuma Road, paralyzing traffic for several hours and engaging in running battles with the police.

By Lucas Ngasike 5 months ago

Turkana water crisis persists despite huge investment

More than 3,000 residents of Kawalase village in Turkana Central Sub-County are facing severe water crisis, raising fears of outbreak of waterborne diseases.

By Lucas Ngasike 5 months ago

Lodwar residents decry rising wave of insecurity

Residents of Lodwar town and its environs are living in fear following a surge in violent crime, including night-time robberies, muggings and brutal killings.

By Lucas Ngasike 5 months ago

MP Akujah: Devolving health was a mistake, counties failing sector

Akujah argued that essential services such as health and education should have remained under the national government.

By Lucas Ngasike 5 months ago

Militia seizes Kenyan waters as fishing feuds turn deadly

A deadly conflict over the control of lucrative fishing grounds along the Todonyang border has escalated, pitting Turkana fishermen against Dassanech militia from Ethiopia.

By Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago

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Turkana ruins rekindle massacre memories

Todonyang residents live in constant fear of fresh attacks from Ethiopian militias.Key infrastructure, including schools and health facilities, lies in ruins.

By Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago

How Todonyang massacre left helpless widows struggling to live

For more than a week now, the widows of Todonyang have endured sleepless nights, waiting for news that may never come.

By Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago

Turkana Speaker Christopher Nakuleu resigns

Turkana Speaker Christopher Nakuleu resigns ahead of Friday's impeachment motion; says decision follows consultations with constituents.

By Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago

Turkana massacre

The raid, believed to be linked to a previous dispute over fishing rights, has sparked fears of further violence. Security forces are battling logistical challenges.

By Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago

More than 20 fishermen killed in Lake Turkana attack

More than 20 fishermen have been killed at the Todonyang border point along Lake Turkana by suspected Dassanech militia from neighbouring Ethiopia.

By Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago

MP opposes transfer of teachers in Turkana

Turkana North MP Paul Nabuin has criticized the Teachers Service Commission for transferring more than 47 teachers without a replacement.

By Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago

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From drought to abundance: How village changed malnutrition with irrigation farming

Malnourished children and frail adults struggling to access food, were a common sight as drought and water scarcity ravaged the region.

By Lucas Ngasike 8 months ago

Turkana pastoralists struggle for survival as climate change bites

Between 2021 and 2023, Kenya faced its worst drought in 40 years. Two hundred thousand pastoralists in Turkana County have abandoned their way of life in to try fishing.

By Lucas Ngasike 10 months ago

Turkana county disaster team in bid to boost flood, humanitarian response

Turkana County Steering Group has rolled out disaster preparedness plans after the weatherman predicted a short rainy season starting October, November, and December

By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago

One killed, 206 cattle stolen in Turkana raid

Tension is high in Natapar border village along the Kenya-Ethiopia border following an attack by suspected tribesmen that left one person dead and another seriously injured

By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago

Boat fuel shortage halts efforts to retrieve bodies

Relatives of seven family members who drowned in Lake Turkana after their boat capsized early this month have appealed to the government to help them retrieve the bodies.

By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago

'Raila's daughter' set to be first female CS from Turkana County

If approved by Parliament, Moe will serve as Cabinet Secretary for EAC, Arid and Semi Arid Lands and Regional Development.

By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago

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 1 year ago