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Lucas Ngasike

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 2 months ago

Kithure Kindiki now orders police to flush out bandits on highway

Government, UN pledge support for refugees in Kakuma and Dadaab

Government, UN pledge support for refugees in Kakuma and Dadaab

By 3 months ago

Government, UN pledge support for refugees in Kakuma, Dadaab

Government, UN pledge support for refugees in Kakuma, Dadaab

By 3 months ago

Turkana can produce high-value crops, experts say

Turkana can produce high-value crops, experts say

By 5 months ago

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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 7 months ago

Turkana County to establish fish processing plant

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 7 months 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 7 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 11 months 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 1 year 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 1 year ago

Turkana considering manufacturing medical supplies to counter Kemsa delays

Authorities rescue, return abducted herders to Kenya

The two, including an eight-year-old boy, were herding their animals when they were ambushed by the heavily armed raiders who also took away 125 goats, 11 donkeys, and sheep.

By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago

Authorities rescue, return abducted herders to Kenya

Turkana County in dire need of emergency food: Report

Majority of Turkana County residents are in dire need of relief food, a government report has shown.

By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago

Turkana County in dire need of emergency food: Report

USAid donates health kits to 200 workers after nutritional health training

More than 200 Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) have received health kits donated by USAid Nawiri to improve health care.

By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago

USAid donates health kits to 200 workers after nutritional health training

Tension at Turkana North border after gunmen shoot dead Ethiopian government official

Tension remains high in Todonyang and Kibish border villages in Turkana North after gunmen shot dead an Ethiopian government official in a retaliatory attack

By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago

Tension at Turkana North border after gunmen shoot dead Ethiopian government official

Infant killed as fire leaves 700 homeless in Turkana village

A two-year-old baby was burnt to death and seven people injured after a fire reduced homes to ashes in a village in Turkana North.

By Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago

Infant killed as fire leaves 700 homeless in Turkana village

Costly activism: Ex-detainee Wafula Buke regrets over brother who became alcoholic

Buke said his father lost his head when he was imprisoned, as he had a lot of hopes in him joining the university, and couldn’t come to terms.

By Nzau Musau 1 year ago

Costly activism: Ex-detainee Wafula Buke regrets over brother who became alcoholic

Election 2022: Inside Uhuru, Raila, Kalonzo power deal

The pact signed before the August 9 elections, commits Raila to equal share of government to the three partners.

By Nzau Musau 1 year ago

Election 2022: Inside Uhuru, Raila, Kalonzo power deal

My fears on Raila: Kalonzo Musyoka wary that deal could fall after victory

The Wiper leader denies he was paid Sh1 billion to join Azimio la Umoja, alludes to a meeting with Uhuru and Raila at State House

By Nzau Musau 1 year ago

My fears on Raila: Kalonzo Musyoka wary that deal could fall after victory

Kalonzo: What if Raila pulls a Tshesekedi on us?

Kalonzo says ODM leader Raila Odinga could turn his back on the coalition agreement struck between him, President Uhuru Kenyatta and himself.

By Nzau Musau 1 year ago

Kalonzo: What if Raila pulls a Tshesekedi on us?

Farouk Kibet, the man behind the mask

Deputy President William Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet trended on Twitter for the better part of Tuesday during the UDA NDC at Kasaranii.

By Nzau Musau 1 year ago

Farouk Kibet, the man behind the mask

Nelson Havi: Disruptor, villain, hero or revolutionary?

Riding on the blossoming social media space, however, Havi built for himself an enviable image of a saviour, fighting established judiciary cartels.

By Nzau Musau 1 year ago

Nelson Havi: Disruptor, villain, hero or revolutionary?

Kalonzo-Raila MOU died with NASA, says Kibwana, Makau

The two trustees of Raila-Kalonzo 2017 deal trashed the former’s claims on its validity, saying it was predicated on survival of defunct NASA.

By Nzau Musau 1 year ago

Kalonzo-Raila MOU died with NASA, says Kibwana, Makau

Moses Kuria: My journey to full recovery, key life lessons and running mate offers

Kuria claims he has been approached by one of the two leading coalitions with a running mate offer, but he's not keen on it.

By Nzau Musau 1 year ago

Moses Kuria: My journey to full recovery, key life lessons and running mate offers

Isaac Aluochier: The man who smoked out President Uhuru

'My name is Isaac Aluochier, a petitioner. In profession, I am many things but for today I will call myself an arbitrator ...'

By Nzau Musau 1 year ago

Isaac Aluochier: The man who smoked out President Uhuru

Kuria: Raila can't climb even an anthill without help of OKA principals

Away from the presidential contest, he is convinced it will be a two horse race between UDA his Chama Cha Kazi in Mt Kenya.

By Nzau Musau 1 year ago

Kuria: Raila can't climb even an anthill without help of OKA principals

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