Young mothers and adolescent girls champion menstrual rights in Turkana

Despite efforts to change the way the Turkana community approaches and perceives menstruation, stigma and ignorance about periods remain.

By Mike Ekutan 1 year ago

Traumatised policeman rescued from construction site in Turkana

A stressed police officer, who was deemed to have deserted duty eight years ago, has been rescued from a construction site in Turkana county.

By Mike Ekutan 2 years ago

Abdulahi Nakwawi: Turkana chief who skips lunch break to teach adult learners

Turkana County is among regions in the country with high illiteracy levels. The challenge, however, is an acute shortage of tutors that has also made the process inefficient.

By Mike Ekutan 2 years ago

Man treks 367km to sell peace in volatile region

Dr Malcolm Lochodo opted to walk to raise awareness on the impact of runaway insecurity and met with residents who have been affected by the insecurity problem.

By Mike Ekutan 3 years ago

Religious leaders welcome operation against bandits, call for disarmament

Mr Yusuf Aremons, chairman of the Turkana Inter-Religious Council, told 'the Standard' that they are fully behind the ongoing efforts to make the region safer and more peaceful.

By Mike Ekutan 3 years ago

Leaders: Be fair in the Turkana hunt for guns

The Turkana county boss expressed his dissatisfaction with the dusk-to-dawn curfew. The governor lauded the government for deploying the military in the North Rift to combat insecurity.

By Mike Ekutan 3 years ago

'We will starve to death if State fails to fast-track food aid supply'

The rains, according to the locals, have failed in the last three years leaving vulnerable members without food and water.

By Mike Ekutan 3 years ago

Kindiki defends officers, assures them of State protection

Kithure Kindiki maintained the government is ready to defend any police officer, who uses his gun properly as per the law to repel criminals and protect property.

By Mike Ekutan 3 years ago

Turkana pastoralists kicked out of Uganda plead for aid

PACIDA programme manager Samwel Lentor said the Turkana are in dire need of an urgent humanitarian assistance.

By Mike Ekutan 4 years ago