Tobong’u Lore: Turkana’s annual cultural festival starts

Festival hailed for fostering cohesion among pastoral communities along the border although Covid-19, drought slow the event.

By Bakari Ang'ela 3 years ago

Amref donates supplies to boost maternity care

Turkana County has received assorted medical supplies from Amref Health Africa to boost provision of medical services in remote areas.

By Bakari Ang'ela 3 years ago

KRA auctions contraband sugar seized at border

The sugar that is alleged to have been illegally smuggled into Kenya from neighbouring countries were seized 18 days ago in Lokichoggio.

By Bakari Ang'ela 3 years ago

Officer shoots, kills woman in Turkana over beer debt

Relatives want stern action taken against the officer for ending their kin's life

By Bakari Ang'ela 4 years ago

TB drive starts at border points

The cross-border TB coordination committee will target pastoralists from Turkana and Toposa communities, as well as refugees.

By Bakari Ang'ela 4 years ago

Boy, 10, shot dead as bandits strike again in Turkana

The 3 am attack overcasts peace talks among Turkana, Baringo and West Pokot counties.

By Bakari Ang'ela 4 years ago

Services at Lodwar Hospital shut after 25 workers test Covid-19 positive

According to the report, a doctor developed breathing problems last week and died suddenly. But postmortem results indicated that he died of Covid-19.

By Bakari Ang'ela 4 years ago

36 people escape death in Lodwar after matatu slips in flooded river

The bus, belonging to Mwanake bus company, was swept by the river currents when the driver attempted to cross it at 8 am.

By Bakari Ang'ela 4 years ago

Alarm as Covid-19 cases at Kakuma refugee camp exceed 200

The Turkana county government yesterday reported that hundreds of refugees could be affected by Covid-19.

By Bakari Ang'ela 4 years ago

Displaced locals in fear of crocodiles as lake swells

Residents in agony as waters in Lake Turkana continue to rise displacing thousands.

By Bakari Ang'ela 4 years ago

The border village that Kenya forgot

There are no radios, no mobile phone signals, no government administrator, and no nurses. If they want anything they cross over to Uganda

By Bakari Ang'ela 5 years ago

Hospital on the spot after woman dies in labour ward

The family says Nateni arrived at the hospital at 4pm in labour, but was not attended to until 10pm when she died

By Bakari Ang'ela 5 years ago

Turkana puts more women in key governance positions

In a society that has long remained patriarchal, it is a big win for women.

By Bakari Ang'ela 5 years ago

Two people drown at dawn in Turkana

Seven other workers were rescued and taken to a nearby health facility

By Bakari Ang'ela 5 years ago

32,000 more families to get cash from State hunger fund

Powon said the government has increased the number of payment outlets

By Bakari Ang'ela 5 years ago

Leaders laud disarmament drives

Leaders on the common border of Turkana and Pokot counties have called for a uniform disarmament programme along the Kapedo-Lomelo corridor.

By Bakari Ang'ela 5 years ago

Families affected by floods receive relief food

200 households at Nakwamekwi village received 10kg of maize and an equal amount of beans.

By Bakari Ang'ela 5 years ago

Floods wreak havoc in Turkana region - Photos

Fear of deaths has gripped the vast Turkana County as heavy rains pound the region.

By Bakari Ang'ela 5 years ago

Paradise sprouts in hungry and dry village

Nanyee Irrigation Scheme in Loima is a proof that with a little help, the county can feed itself.

By Bakari Ang'ela 5 years ago

Chinese donkey abattoir on spot over pollution, animal theft

A Chinese company operating a donkey abattoir in Lodwar is on the spot for allegedly selling uninspected donkey meat and frustrating workers.

By Bakari Ang'ela 5 years ago

Aukot hits out at those backing BBI

Aukot meets Turkana assembly members over bill.

By Bakari Ang'ela 5 years ago

All set for annual Turkana cultural festival

The event attracts thousands of domestic and foreign tourists.

By Bakari Ang'ela 5 years ago

Standard Group in collaboration talks with Turkana county

Rapuro said they will sustain the collaboration as one way of promoting devolution.

By Bakari Ang'ela 6 years ago

Two suspects held after botched M-Pesa shop robbery in Lodwar

One of the suspects escaped on foot and is being pursued.

By Bakari Ang'ela 6 years ago

Refugees, locals clash in Kakuma

Hundreds of the refugees stormed Kakuma town following the gun attack, bringing business in the town to a standstill.

By Bakari Ang'ela 6 years ago

Floods wreak havoc as Turkana manyattas swept away

Several access roads were destroyed by the floods, making the area inaccessible.

By Bakari Ang'ela 6 years ago

Four Chinese nationals arrested for assaulting Kenyan engineer

Four Chinese nationals arrested in Lodwar, TurkanaCounty, for allegedly assaulting a road engineer.

By Bakari Ang'ela 6 years ago

Foundation offers food to drought hit Turkana

. The foundation donated 24 kgs of maize ?our, 17 kgs of maize, 6kg beans and one kg salt to each of the families.

By Bakari Ang'ela 6 years ago

30,000 herders flee to Uganda as drought ravages

The current picture is a complete contrast of what the county witnessed last year when heavy rains caused floods.

By Bakari Ang'ela 6 years ago

Food shortage hits Turkana as drought bites

Resident claims cases of pupils reported collapsing in class because of going for days without food.

By Bakari Ang'ela 6 years ago

KDF 'recruits' in Turkana fail medical test

Lt. Col. Aruasa said that some could not meet the required weight of 54.5 kg for male.

By Bakari Ang'ela 6 years ago

Family seeks justice for dead officer

A Turkana family is seeking justice for their kin who was found dead with gunshot wounds in Isiolo County.

By Bakari Ang'ela 7 years ago

Family seeks justice for dead RDU officer

The body of Kelvin Nyanga, 23, a Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) officer at Ngarmara Camp had gunshot wounds.

By Bakari Ang'ela 7 years ago

Oil transportation to resume after truce

Turkana leaders and national government officials met on Thursday and reached an agreement that Early Oil Pilot Scheme (EOPS) resume operations

By Bakari Ang'ela 7 years ago

Abducted Ugandan boy freed

The boy was rescued from cattle rustlers who had crossed over from the Turkana side.

By Bakari Ang'ela 7 years ago

Security beefed up in Turkana oil field over protests

Security has been beefed up at Ngamia 8 oil site in Turkana County as stalemate over transportation of crude oil continues following protests

By Bakari Ang'ela 7 years ago

Varsity, US church in research pact

Turkana University College has signed a deal with US-based Houston Northwest Church to enhance research.

By Bakari Ang'ela 7 years ago

Bandits kill three in Turkana attacks hours after Uhuru’s warning

According to a resident of Lokori in Turkana Celina Abenyo, the attackers took advantage of the calm following the commissioning of oil trucks to stag

By Bakari Ang'ela 7 years ago

Land cartels flock Turkana in hope of benefits

The planned construction of the Kitale-Lodwar-S.Sudan road has heightened speculation on the price of land in the region

By Bakari Ang'ela 7 years ago

PS Richard Ekai calls for establishment of Nacada office in Turkana

Correctional Services Principal Secretary Richard Ekai has called for the establishment of a National Authority for the Campaign against Drug Abuse office to boost the fight against drug and substance abuse.

By Bakari Ang'ela 7 years ago