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Lucas Ngasike

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 3 months ago

State revokes 67 mining licenses in Turkana

32 Kenyan herders freed from Ugandan prisons re-unite with families

32 Kenyan herders freed from Ugandan prisons re-unite with families

By Lucas Ngasike 4 months ago

Tension in Kakuma as refugees protest reduced food ration

Tension in Kakuma as refugees protest reduced food ration

By Lucas Ngasike 4 months ago

State rolls out slum upgrading in Turkana

State rolls out slum upgrading in Turkana

By Lucas Ngasike 4 months ago

Security agents recover livestock stolen from Uganda

The livestock will be returned to Uganda once the owners have been identified.

By Lucas Ngasike 5 months ago

Security agents recover livestock stolen from Uganda

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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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

Medics raise the alarm as HIV infections increase to 20,000

Turkana data shows the number of people living with the virus has risen to more than 20,000 across the county.

By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago

Medics raise the alarm as HIV infections increase to 20,000

Turkana County bosses move to end absenteeism among health workers

Turkana health leadership raised concerns that staff absenteeism was affecting service delivery

By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago

Turkana County bosses move to end absenteeism among health workers

Children hardest hit as Turkana families call for urgent help

Sub-county nutrition officer says children in the area are severely malnourished. Natieng urged the government and development partners to channel water from the Turkwel River.

By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago

Children hardest hit as Turkana families call for urgent help

Food aid drive launched for hunger-stricken locals

The county's most recent drought analysis report shows more than 500,000 Turkana residents are in desperate need of emergency relief food.

By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago

Food aid drive launched for hunger-stricken locals

Turkana, Dodoth pastoralists sign peace pact to end years of conflict

Both communities have also committed to follow up, recover and hand over stolen livestock to the real owners.

By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago

Turkana, Dodoth pastoralists sign peace pact to end years of conflict

Turkana governor appeals for UN intervention over biting drought

Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai said the county and the rest of the horn of Africa were facing worsening drought.

By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago

Turkana governor appeals for UN intervention over biting drought

Police arrest four armed highway bandits in Turkana

The gang has been blamed for a spate of attacks along the highway over the past few months.

By Lucas Ngasike 2 years ago

Police arrest four armed highway bandits in Turkana

Turkana considering manufacturing medical supplies to counter Kemsa delays

The Turkana Health department has announced plans to roll out the manufacture of its own fast-moving medical supplies.

By Lucas Ngasike 2 years ago

Turkana considering manufacturing medical supplies to counter Kemsa delays

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