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Lucas Ng’asike

Raiders shoot herder dead at border, steal 250 cattle

The heavily armed raiders estimated to be 200 surrounded on Thursday morning at around 3 am attacked herders at Natapar village.

By Lucas Ng’asike 2 years ago

Raiders shoot herder dead at border, steal 250 cattle

Union threatens to call strike over allowances

Union threatens to call strike over allowances

By Lucas Ng’asike 5 years ago

Peter Kenneth branded NASA project

Peter Kenneth branded NASA project

By Lucas Ng’asike 6 years ago

Gideon Moi asks state to provide security for Muslims during Ramadan month

Gideon Moi asks state to provide security for Muslims during Ramadan month

By Lucas Ng’asike 6 years ago

State sets Sh200 million for agriculture revolution

The government has earmarked Sh200 million towards empowering youth to engage more in agri- business innovation that will enhance sustainable food security in the country.

By Lucas Ng’asike 7 years ago

State sets Sh200 million for agriculture revolution

Suspected Ethiopian raiders shoot dead elderly woman in Turkana

Tension is high in Kokuro village along the Kenya –Ethiopia border following the killing of a 55-year old woman by suspected Ethiopian Merille raiders on Sunday night.

By Lucas Ng’asike 7 years ago

Suspected Ethiopian raiders shoot dead elderly woman in Turkana

Police probe of leaflet dropped in a school in Uasin Gishu County

A suspect had threatened to burn the school but we have handed the matter to police to investigate. It's not clear whether the suspicious writing in a paper originated from a student or an outsider," Mr Kemei said.

By Lucas Ng’asike 7 years ago

Police probe of leaflet dropped in a school in Uasin Gishu County

Police recover the body of murdered passenger in Eldoret

The deceased had severe injuries on the head and the body an indication his assailants might have used crude weapons to clobber him.

By Lucas Ng’asike 7 years ago

Police recover the body of murdered passenger in Eldoret

Government set to hire 5000 teachers to ease acute shortage

The government will hire 5000 personnel this year to ease acute shortages of teachers in public institution across the Country.

By Lucas Ng’asike 8 years ago

Government set to hire 5000 teachers to ease acute shortage

Rachael Shebesh says will ensure women benefit from Sh3 billion kitty

Nairobi Women Representative Rachael Shebesh has broken her silence and outlined her plans to boost the women Kitty and to support disability and youth projects in all 17 constituencies in Nairobi County.

By Lucas Ng’asike 8 years ago

Rachael Shebesh says will ensure women benefit from Sh3 billion kitty

Muslim Women condemn suspension of National Oil boss Sumayya Athmani

Muslim Women of Kenya have asked the Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Charles Keter to reinstate Ms. Sumayya Athmani, the CEO for the National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) failure to which they will take unspecified action.

By Lucas Ng’asike 8 years ago

Muslim Women condemn suspension of National Oil boss Sumayya Athmani

Turkana MPs want EACC to probe County executives over corruption allegations

Members of the Turkana Parliamentary group have petitioned the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate corruption allegations that have marred the Turkana County government.

By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 9 years ago

Turkana MPs want EACC to probe County executives over corruption allegations

Turkana County to identify talents through culture

Turkana County has embarked on a series of cultural activities in a bid to identify Cultural ambassadors in the region.

By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 9 years ago

Turkana County to identify talents through culture

Church leaders condemn Mpeketoni attacks and demand action

Catholic leaders have linked the rising insecurity in the country to laxity and corruption among security forces.

By LONAH KIBET and LUCAS NG’ASIKE 9 years ago

Church leaders condemn Mpeketoni attacks and demand action

Nyachae warns over parliament’s disregard for judiciary

The Chairman of the Commission for the implementation of the Constitution Charles Nyachae has hit at the National assembly Speaker Justin Muturi over allegation that parliament cannot respect orders from the Judiciary.

By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 10 years ago

Nyachae warns over parliament’s disregard for judiciary

Rights activists threaten to sue Kimaiyo over police transfers

A group of civil rights activists have threatened to sue police boss David Kimaiyo following recent transfers of senior police officers.

By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 10 years ago

Rights activists threaten to sue Kimaiyo over police transfers

Manhunt for terror gang in Lodwar

Police in Lodwar town have intensified a manhunt for terror gang who broke into the houses of a principal magistrate and two other senior civil servants and stole properties of unknown value in Turkana Central Sub County.

By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 10 years ago

Manhunt for terror gang in Lodwar

Senior Magistrate’s house raided by thugs

Police in Lodwar town have intensified a manhunt for terror gang who broke into the houses of a principal magistrate and two other senior civil servants and stole properties of unknown value.

By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 10 years ago

Senior Magistrate’s house raided by thugs

Parents raise alarm over teacher exodus

The level of education in Turkana County may deteriorate if the resignation of 18 teachers is not addressed. The teachers reportedly quit their jobs to grab County government portfolios.

By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 10 years ago

Parents raise alarm over teacher exodus

Employment row casts shadow on Tullow’s quest for oil

Loriu Akope decided to ditch her pastoral life in her early 30s for manual jobs at Tullow Oil Exploration Company filled with the hope that life would change for the better with this unique opportunity.

By Lucas Ng’asike and Joe Ombuor 10 years ago

Employment row casts shadow on Tullow’s quest for oil

Two grannies nabbed feasting on roasted dog meat

Shock engulfed Nayanae-emeyan village in in Turkana West Sub County after villagers pounced on two elderly women feasting on dog’s meat.

By By Lucas Ng’asike 10 years ago

Two grannies nabbed feasting on roasted dog meat

Drought ravages Turkana

Over 300,000 pastoralists have been hit by drought in Turkana County. And more than 30,000 pastoralists have crossed into northern Uganda in search of pasture and water following a dry spell in the past few months.

By Lucas Ng’asike 10 years ago

Drought ravages Turkana

Security beefed up along Kenya-South Sudan border over refugee influx

Security has been tightened along the Kenya-South Sudan border following an influx of refugees fleeing the war-torn country.

By Lucas Ng’asike and Cyrus Ombati 10 years ago

Security beefed up along Kenya-South Sudan border over refugee influx

Centre set up to vet South Sudan refugees

The Government has set up a refugee reception centre at Nadapal border point along the Kenya-South Sudan border in conjunction with the United Nations to register the refugees seeking asylum at Kakuma refugee camp in Turkana West Sub County.

By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 10 years ago

Centre set up to vet South Sudan refugees

State commissions new housing units for officers

The Government has commissioned modern housing units for security personnel based at the volatile Turkana-Pokot border.

By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 10 years ago

State commissions new housing units for officers

Tight security after raid claims at Lorogon

Security has been tightened along the disputed Turkana-Pokot border following allegations that a group of heavily armed Pokot raiders had crossed from neighbouring Uganda to reinforce their kin at the Turkwel Power Plant.

By Lucas Ng’asike and Wilberforce Netya 10 years ago

Tight security after raid claims at Lorogon

Tension remains high in Turkana as GSU deployed

Tension remained high in Lorogon village, Turkana South District even as Government deployed General Service Unit (GSU) officers by chopper to rescue hostages.

By Lucas Ng’asike 10 years ago

Tension remains high in Turkana as GSU deployed

State orders 15,000 bags of maize for Turkana

The national government has ordered the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) to release 15,000 bags of maize to Turkana County to counter the food deficit in the region.

By By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 10 years ago

State orders 15,000 bags of maize for Turkana

Medical personnel issue alert over guinea worm disease outbreak in Turkana

Turkana County Director of Health Stephen Ekitela has said several pastoralists families living along the Southern Sudan, Uganda and Ethiopia borders are at high risk of guinea worm infection.

By Lucas Ng’asike 10 years ago

Medical personnel issue alert over guinea worm disease outbreak in Turkana

We have lost hope in Tullow Oil, Turkana residents say

When former President Kibaki announced the discovery of oil in Turkana last year, residents received the news with joy. But the black gold is slowly turning into a curse.

By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 10 years ago

We have lost hope in Tullow Oil, Turkana residents say

MPs grilled over protests at Tullow Oil well, Turkana

Two Members of Parliament from Turkana County were Tuesday grilled by police over protests that rocked in the area leading to the suspension Tullow Oil’s drilling activities.

By Cyrus Ombati and Lucas Ng’asike 10 years ago

MPs grilled over protests at Tullow Oil well, Turkana

Tullow oil suspends operations over conflict with locals

The on-going oil exploration in parts of Turkana South and East districts has been suspended indefinitely following protests by local communities.

By Lucas Ng’asike 10 years ago

Tullow oil suspends operations over conflict with locals

Police arrest three suspects of Somali at oil site

Three suspects of Somali origin were arrested in an oil exploration site in Turkana South district following a tip by members of the public.

By By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 10 years ago

Police arrest three suspects of Somali at oil site

Police probe source of adulterated drinks

Detectives are investigating a syndicate suspected to be behind infiltration of fake alcohol products in some bars in Turkana County.

By By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 10 years ago

Police probe source of adulterated drinks

KCPE candidates in Turkana relocated over insecurity at border

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) candidates in the troubled Todonyang area on the border with Ethiopia in Turkana County have been relocated.

By Lucas Ng’asike 10 years ago

KCPE candidates in Turkana relocated over insecurity at border

Residents yet to return home three years after massacre of 70

Residents who fled Todonyang area on the Kenya-Ethiopia border following a massacre three years ago are still afraid of returning home even after more security officers were deployed in the area.

By By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 10 years ago

Residents yet to return home three years after massacre of 70

Muslims condemn cleric’s killing

Muslims human rights defenders have condemned the killing of cleric Sheikh Ibrahim by unidentified gunmen on the Mombasa-Malindi highway.

By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 10 years ago

Muslims condemn cleric’s killing

Police reservist killed, herders injured in raid

A Kenya Police Reservist was killed and three herders critically injured when suspected Pokot raiders struck Kalemunyang village in Loima district along Turkana-Pokot border.

By By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 10 years ago

Police reservist killed, herders injured in raid

Ethiopia deploys security to Turkana

Leaders say continued Merille militia attacks on Kenyan fishermen in region could strain the two countries’ relations

By Lucas Ng’asike 10 years ago

Ethiopia deploys security to Turkana

Refugees warned on repatriation

Refugees at the Kakuma camp in Turkana County have been warned of repatriation for instigating clannism at the humanitarian facility.

By Lucas Ng’asike 10 years ago

Refugees warned on repatriation

‘Wonder’ toothbrush of Turkana County

Early morning across homesteads in Turkana County, men, women and children alike hold sticks to their mouths.

By By LUCAS NG’ASIKE 10 years ago

‘Wonder’ toothbrush of Turkana County

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