Calls for education and empowerment of girls as 16 days of activism begin
Stakeholders and child rights activists have called for the education of girls in Turkana County as the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence began.
By Bakari Ang'ela 4 months ago
Calls for education and empowerment of girls as 16 days of activism begin
Police officer arrested for aiding illegal immigrants in Turkana
He is the third police officer to be arrested in connection with the crime in the last one week.
By Bakari Ang'ela 6 months ago
Police officer arrested for aiding illegal immigrants in Turkana
Raila forced to leave as Turkana cultural fete turns chaotic
Raila and his brigade had to leave the podium in a huff after charged United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) politics played out.
By Bakari Ang'ela 6 months ago
Raila forced to leave as Turkana cultural fete turns chaotic
Turkana, Ethiopian communities make peace after feud over theft of guns
The two communities have vowed to live harmoniously and fight anyone threatening the peace in the area.
By Bakari Ang'ela 7 months ago
Turkana, Ethiopian communities make peace after feud over theft of guns
Police arrest suspect in refugees' deaths, recover an AK-47 rifle
The last of the startling killings happened on Thursday, August 31, leading to the death of Burundian refugee, Claude Nkunzimana.
By Bakari Ang'ela 7 months ago
Police arrest suspect in refugees' deaths, recover an AK-47 rifle
Governor Lomorukai tells Nanok to keep off Turkana County leadership affairs
Lomorukai has in the recent past been chiding the former governor, accusing him of allegedly undermining his administration.
By Bakari Ang'ela 7 months ago
Governor Lomorukai tells Nanok to keep off Turkana County leadership affairs
Historic African Court in Lodwar to serve as alternative justice systems suite
The historic African Court in Lodwar will serve as the Alternative Justice Systems suite, as the Judiciary embraces a multi-door approach to delivery of justice.
By Bakari Ang'ela 7 months ago
Historic African Court in Lodwar to serve as alternative justice systems suite
Turkana ready to host Senate sittings in September, officials say
Sittings in Turkana are part of the Senate's efforts to enhance its working relationship with counties and interactions with the people at the grassroots in an initiative dubbed Senate Mashinani.
By Bakari Ang'ela 8 months ago
Turkana ready to host Senate sittings in September, officials say
Three Congolese grilled in suspected fake gold trade in Kakuma
Turkana West sub-county police commander Richard Moracha said the three were arrested at the Kakuma camp where they are registered as refugees.
By Bakari Ang'ela 8 months ago
Three Congolese grilled in suspected fake gold trade in Kakuma
Desperate Turkana herders vow to return to Uganda despite risk of arrest
The herders who were kicked out of Uganda last month say they will go back due to a lack of water and pasture on the Kenyan side.
By Bakari Ang'ela 9 months ago
Desperate Turkana herders vow to return to Uganda despite risk of arrest
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 10 months ago
Turkana herders return home as leaders warn over Uganda hostility
St Mary's Dispensary celebrates 8th graduation of HIV exposed infants
Following tremendous improvements in health service delivery, the facility marked its eighth Prevention-of-Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) initiative.
By Bakari Ang'ela 10 months ago
St Mary's Dispensary celebrates 8th graduation of HIV exposed infants
Two suspects arrested, Ethiopian being sought over Turkana killings
The arrests come after three boda boda riders were reportedly shot dead and their motorcycles and an unknown amount of money stolen on Sunday night at the Kenya-Ethiopia border.
By Bakari Ang'ela 10 months ago
Two suspects arrested, Ethiopian being sought over Turkana killings
Court reinstates impeached Turkana Assembly clerk
Earlier this month, Miinyan was impeached by furious ward reps who accused him of delaying the release of their car and house loans.
By Bakari Ang'ela 10 months ago
Court reinstates impeached Turkana Assembly clerk
Young Turkana women find solace in beadwork
A group of young women from Turkana County have found solace in beadwork, making ornaments that are now finding their way to markets in the United States of America and Europe.
By Bakari Ang'ela 11 months ago
Young Turkana women find solace in beadwork
Drought, banditry in the North Rift drive away tourists, investors
The troubled region had top class hotels yet tourists and investors concerned by runaway insecurity opt to hold conferences in major towns such as Eldoret.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Drought, banditry in the North Rift drive away tourists, investors
Turkana leaders protest shooting, jailing of 32 pastoralists by Uganda court
Ugandan military court sent to prison 32 Kenyans after they were allegedly found in possession of illegal firearms and ammunition in the northeastern sub-region of Karamoja.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Turkana leaders protest shooting, jailing of 32 pastoralists by Uganda court
Elders begin talks to end rifts along vast Kenya-Ethiopia border
Kenya and Ethiopia were asked to increase the number of government administrators including village elders along the volatile border to enhance security.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Elders begin talks to end rifts along vast Kenya-Ethiopia border
Women lead efforts to restore peace in the troubled North
The women drawn from Turkana, West Pokot and Marakwet communities have kicked-off talks with their Ethiopian and Ugandan counterparts.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Women lead efforts to restore peace in the troubled North
Labour PS asks Turkana youth to join TVETs in bid to end joblessness
PS Kaituko said TVET institutions offer technical skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (Stem) courses that are marketable.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Labour PS asks Turkana youth to join TVETs in bid to end joblessness
Turkana crash survivors recount moments before lorry overturned
The bus' driver was trying to dodge a camel that was crossing the road when another one emerged
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Turkana crash survivors recount moments before lorry overturned
14 dead, several injured in Turkana accident on Saturday night
14 dead, others injured after lorry ferrying passengers in Turkana hits a camel and veers off the road.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
14 dead, several injured in Turkana accident on Saturday night
Tension high in villages after bandits steal goats
Tension is still high in Kakiteitei, Katilia, Kaimegur areas of Turkana East and South, after armed bandits raided the villages and stole over 1,200 goats.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Tension high in villages after bandits steal goats
Hospital ordered to pay family Sh5m over laxity
Man says his expectant wife was not attended to despite her pleas, leading to her death. Court rules that the woman would not have died had the medics acted immediately.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Hospital ordered to pay family Sh5m over laxity
More than 500,000 residents of Turkana in dire need of relief aid
Most families in Turkana have lost all their livestock due to insufficient water and pasture.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
More than 500,000 residents of Turkana in dire need of relief aid
Stop threating IEBC over its work, DP tells Azimio
Ruto cautioned his rival Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya, Raila Odinga, against undermining the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's (IEBC) election preparedness.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Stop threating IEBC over its work, DP tells Azimio
William Ruto asks Raila to stop blackmail as he kicks off campaigns in Turkana
The Deputy President lamented the frequent banditry-related attacks along the Kerio Valley belt which stretches from Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, West Pokot, parts of Samburu to Turkana
By Patrick Kibet, Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
William Ruto asks Raila to stop blackmail as he kicks off campaigns in Turkana
John Mbinda ordained the new Bishop of Lodwar
Bishop Mbinda was ordained at Ekales Centre in Lodwar, Turkana County, where the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) called for peaceful elections.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
John Mbinda ordained the new Bishop of Lodwar
Rousing welcome for Bishop Mbinda ahead of his ordination today
Newly-appointed Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar Rev Fr John Mbinda was accorded a grand reception ahead of his ordination in Turkana County today.
By Bakari Ang'ela, Mike Ekutan 1 year ago
Rousing welcome for Bishop Mbinda ahead of his ordination today
Bandits interrupt vaccination drive in Turkana, kill man and steal 1,500 cows
A 13-year-old girl who was caught up in the melee sustained gunshot injuries on her thighs and was rushed to nearby Lokori hospital for treatment.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Bandits interrupt vaccination drive in Turkana, kill man and steal 1,500 cows
Bandits have messed our lives, Turkana residents tell State
Residents of Kainuk want the government to beef up security to end banditry attacks.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Bandits have messed our lives, Turkana residents tell State
Nine people hospitalised after gunmen spray their matatu with bullets
Eight passengers and a matatu driver have been hospitalised after gunmen sprayed their vehicle with bullets at Kainuk, Turkana South on the Kapenguria-Lodwar Road.
By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago
Nine people hospitalised after gunmen spray their matatu with bullets
Five people die in road accidents
One cow and 16 sheep were injured while 300 livestock got lost in the melee during the 1am accident.
By Bakari Ang'ela and Juliet Omelo 2 years ago
Five people die in road accidents
Kippra rolls out mentorship programmme for varsity students
Turkana University College Acting Principal George Cheminingwa said the partnership with the institute will ease the research process for students.
By Bakari Ang'ela 2 years ago
Kippra rolls out mentorship programmme for varsity students
Turkana: Our border clashes are climate induced
Drought situation along the Kenya and Uganda common border has been blamed for increased raids as pastoral communities compete for scarce pasture.
By Bakari Ang'ela 2 years ago
Turkana: Our border clashes are climate induced
Tobong'u Lore festival cements relations among pastoral tribes
Annual fete failed to take off last year due to Covid-19 that led to restrictions to contain its spread.
By Bakari Ang'ela 2 years ago
Tobong'u Lore festival cements relations among pastoral tribes
Ruto graces fete, seeks pact with Turkana leaders
DP says he will elevate annual cultural fete to be a national event if he’s elected.
By Bakari Ang'ela 2 years ago
Ruto graces fete, seeks pact with Turkana leaders
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 2 years ago
Tobong’u Lore: Turkana’s annual cultural festival starts
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 2 years ago
Amref donates supplies to boost maternity care
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 2 years ago
KRA auctions contraband sugar seized at border
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