Where motorcycle operators are saving lives, reducing crime
For Mary Misiko Chepurayi, starting a boda boda business in Makutano town, West Pokot, came as a blessing to the family.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Where motorcycle operators are saving lives, reducing crime
Joint projects key to peace in conflict-prone North Rift
Initiation of joint development projects along county borders of warring communities in the North Rift will help curb incessant conflicts.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Joint projects key to peace in conflict-prone North Rift
West Pokot to get more courts in Judiciary’s plan to widen reach
Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced plans to open up courts in Alale and Sigor in West Pokot to take services closer to the people.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
West Pokot to get more courts in Judiciary’s plan to widen reach
Drought-stricken families in West Pokot to receive Sh5,000 stipend
West Pokot is among 23 counties experiencing severe drought and has witnessed renewed inter-community conflicts due to water scarcity.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Drought-stricken families in West Pokot to receive Sh5,000 stipend
16 West Pokot county officials resign to pursue politics ahead of 2022 polls
Six county executive committee members out of 10 have resigned, leaving Governor John Lonyangapuo with only four CECs to work with.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
16 West Pokot county officials resign to pursue politics ahead of 2022 polls
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Reformed bandits venture into lucrative green gram farming
Green grams thrive in areas with little rainfall and take three months to mature for harvest.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Reformed bandits venture into lucrative green gram farming
Kitale-Lodwar road blocked by irate locals baying for blood of suspected kidnapper
During the fracas, a police vehicle from Lodwar was stoned as locals thought the suspect was in it.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Kitale-Lodwar road blocked by irate locals baying for blood of suspected kidnapper
Lonyangapuo tells officials eyeing elective posts to resign
West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo has asked county officials eyeing elective positions in the August polls to resign.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Lonyangapuo tells officials eyeing elective posts to resign
DP Ruto takes Hustler campaign to West Pokot, promises poll goodies elected
Deputy President William Ruto has said if elected President he will continue with development projects under the Big Four agenda.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
DP Ruto takes Hustler campaign to West Pokot, promises poll goodies elected
Herders migrate to Uganda amid drought
Water shortage and a lack of pasture have forced a majority of livestock keepers in West Pokot to move to Uganda.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Herders migrate to Uganda amid drought
Pokot herders migrate to Uganda amid drought
Water shortage and a lack of pasture have forced a majority of livestock keepers in West Pokot to move to Uganda.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Pokot herders migrate to Uganda amid drought
West Pokot County launches vaccination drive after PPR outbreak
West Pokot County has rolled out a free livestock vaccination of goats and sheep against Petits Des Peste Ruminants (PPR) disease.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
West Pokot County launches vaccination drive after PPR outbreak
Lonyangapuo demands mop-up of arms in Kerio
Governor John Lonyangapuo has urged President Uhuru Kenyatta to order forceful disarmament in Kerio Valley to end.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Lonyangapuo demands mop-up of arms in Kerio
Knut calls on state to tackle insecurity in Kerio Valley
Knut has threatened it will press its members to withdraw their services from Kerio Valley following a rise in bandit attacks in the area.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Knut calls on state to tackle insecurity in Kerio Valley
30 babies delivered on New Year at Kapenguria hospital
Governor Lonyangapuo said the county should also appreciate and support medical practitioners who work hard day and night to serve the sick.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
30 babies delivered on New Year at Kapenguria hospital
Lonyangapuo criticises Kemsa for delays in distributing drugs to county hospitals
Lonyangapuo has faulted Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) for delays in supplying drugs and other medical supplies to health facilities.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Lonyangapuo criticises Kemsa for delays in distributing drugs to county hospitals
West Pokot Governor Lonyangapuo pushes for drought-resistant crops
Farmers in the semi-arid parts of the North Rift region have been advised to adopt drought-resistant crops to increase food production.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
West Pokot Governor Lonyangapuo pushes for drought-resistant crops
Relief as police houses in Kacheliba station are repaired
Housing units at Kacheliba Police Station in West Pokot County have been renovated at Sh2 million.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Relief as police houses in Kacheliba station are repaired
We were not consulted, Pokot elders reject Raila's endorsement
Pokot Council of Elders claim that there were no wider consultations over the matter before Raila was endorsed.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
We were not consulted, Pokot elders reject Raila's endorsement
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Raila dangles goodies to Pokot
ODM leader Raila Odinga yesterday pitched tent in West Pokot where he promised to address the decades of marginalisation which has faced the region.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Raila dangles goodies to Pokot
Sh4.4b link road to open up Kerio area
The 35.8-kilometre Kopasi river Lomut-Sigor-Marich pass road will reduce the travel distance from Nakuru to Lodwar by 70 kilometres.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Sh4.4b link road to open up Kerio area
Pastoralists cross to Uganda in search of food, water and pasture
Pastoralists in West Pokot have crossed over to Uganda in search of pasture and water for their livestock.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Pastoralists cross to Uganda in search of food, water and pasture
Tragedy as couple who tied knot three months ago found dead in their house
Police suspect the man killed his wife before hanging himself using a rope.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Tragedy as couple who tied knot three months ago found dead in their house
Couple die by suicide three months after wedding
Police say preliminary investigations indicate the couple arrived home on Wednesday night while drunk.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Couple die by suicide three months after wedding
Poor roads deny mothers healthcare services in West Pokot
Expectant mothers cannot access pre-natal and post-natal clinics in some parts of West Pokot due to the poor state of roads.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Poor roads deny mothers healthcare services in West Pokot
Suspect accused of circumcising five women, two girls, now on the run
All the five women who were circumcised are married, said the OCS.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Suspect accused of circumcising five women, two girls, now on the run
Kenya, Uganda join hands to end trachoma
For many years, lack of trachoma drugs in Kenya has seen many residents of West Pokot rely on hospitals in Uganda.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Kenya, Uganda join hands to end trachoma
West Pokot County supplies porridge flour to nursery schools to boost nutrition
Learners in these centres will be served with a cup of porridge early in the morning and after classes every day.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
West Pokot County supplies porridge flour to nursery schools to boost nutrition
Speaker barred from assembly despite orders
Embattled West Pokot Speaker Catherine Mukenyang was stranded outside the county assembly premises after she was locked out by MCAs.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Speaker barred from assembly despite orders
'Kwara Kwara' dance banned in West Pokot over immorality, early pregnancies
Kacheliba deputy county commissioner Kennedy Kiprop imposed the ban, claiming it had led to an increase in early marriages in the area.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
'Kwara Kwara' dance banned in West Pokot over immorality, early pregnancies
West Pokot MCAs impeach Speaker over alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office
West Pokot ward representatives voted to impeach Speaker Catherine Mukenyang last evening.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
West Pokot MCAs impeach Speaker over alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office
Suspected serial killer Evans Wanjala charged with the murder of three girls
Suspected serial killer Evans Juma Wanjala has been charged with murder.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Suspected serial killer Evans Wanjala charged with the murder of three girls
Man retrieves three bodies from 40ft borehole in Pokot
Kamosin said that he has not received any money for the job he did, adding that his interest is only for wisdom to follow him day and night.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Man retrieves three bodies from 40ft borehole in Pokot
33 years without road, West Pokot residents raise funds for construction
West Pokot Residents have, so far, covered seven kilometres out of 10kms. The road will enable them to access schools, hospitals and markets.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
33 years without road, West Pokot residents raise funds for construction
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'Beast of burden?' Diary of a Pokot woman
Many women are married off before the age of 18. A man’s huge responsibility is to marry many wives and sire children.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
'Beast of burden?' Diary of a Pokot woman
Girl, 15, escapes marriage after forced FGM
Police in West Pokot have launched a manhunt for culprits who married of a 15-year-old girl after forcing her to undergo Genital Female Mutilation.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Girl, 15, escapes marriage after forced FGM
Man commits suicide in Makutano, body found hanging from roof
A 29-year-old man in Makutano township, West Pokot County, was found dead inside his rental house.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Man commits suicide in Makutano, body found hanging from roof
Direct graft war to counties, Poghisio urges President Uhuru
Samuel Poghisio and Kapenguria MP Samuel Moroto said that Kenyans have been denied services because of corruption
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Direct graft war to counties, Poghisio urges President Uhuru
Man found dead shortly after kin passes on
The body of David Kortini, 39, was found dangling from a tree at Maisha Kamili in Pokot Central Sub-county.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Man found dead shortly after kin passes on
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Why it is taboo to sell coffins in West Pokot
It is a ban inherited from one generation to another and this forces families and friends to travel from West Pokot to neighbouring Trans Nzoia.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 years ago
Why it is taboo to sell coffins in West Pokot
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