Nominated MCA lauds Ruto for abolishing ID vetting

Nominated MCA Amina Abdi says that the ID vetting had been a source of pain and frustration for Somali families, making it nearly impossible for many to acquire IDs and access essential services.

By Bakari Angela 1 year ago

Health boost: Turkana raises TB funding from sh1.5 million to sh20 million

Turkana County has raised its tuberculosis (TB) budget from Sh1.5 million to Sh20 million for the 2025/26 financial year to strengthen diagnosis and treatment efforts.

By Bakari Angela 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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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 3 years ago