Disarmament drive divides Turkana leaders as violence escalates

Sharp divisions have emerged among leaders over the disarmament in Turkana, with growing concern that the operation meant to restore order may be deepening tensions on the ground.

By Bakari Ang 22 days ago

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Irrigation push raises hope of ending hunger in Turkana

Turkana County, has been food insecure for decades now, although after embracing irrigation, food production is visible.

By Bakari Ang 25 days ago

Ruku flags off food, livestock feed and cash transfers for drought-hit Turkana

The national government has rolled out a multi-agency drought relief intervention in Turkana County.

By Bakari Ang 2 months ago

In Kakuma and Kalobeyei, integration means dignity, jobs and basic services

Returnees, refugees, and host communities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei are still grappling with unemployment and overstretched facilities even as integration is promoted as key to displacement.

By Bakari Ang 2 months ago

Murkomen visits Turkana after bandits kill four people

Interior CS chaired a high-level security meeting to assess the situation along the Turkana, West Pokot border and plan intensified security operations following a bandit attack in Kakongu.

By Bakari Ang 3 months ago

Families homeless after fire destroys property in Lokichoggio

Twenty-five households in Nachuchukait village, Lokichoggio, were left homeless after a fire destroyed property on Saturday morning.

By Bakari Ang 3 months ago

Misinformation on C-sections fuels infant deaths, hospital says

Lodwar County Referral Hospital has accused political leaders of spreading fear and misinformation that discourages expectant mothers from accepting life-saving medical procedures.

By Bakari Ang 3 months ago

KWS officers arrest three suspects, seize elephant tusks, wildlife skins

KWS officers have arrested three suspects and seized ten elephant tusks, three leopard skins, and three python skins during an operation in Lokichar targeting regional trafficking networks.

By Bakari Ang 3 months ago

Spanish Surgical Camp Brings Hope to Patients in Turkana.

A ten-day Spanish surgical camp has been launched at Lodwar Referral Hospital, bringing renewed hope to hundreds of patients across Turkana County.

By Bakari Ang 3 months ago

Why people with diabetes should shun physically extreme protests

When diabetes advocate Precila Ngipuo wrapped her arms around a tree in Lodwar, less than ten hours later, she was lying on a hospital bed weak, dehydrated, and connected to a drip.

By Bakari Ang 3 months ago

Turkana leaders say 80 per cent of children out of school

Despite a national directive requiring all learners to report to school regardless of fees or uniforms, local leaders in Turkana say only 20 per cent of children have resumed learning

By Bakari Ang 3 months ago

Turkana residents stare at acute hunger as drought bites

At least 450,000 residents across Turkana County's seven sub-counties are facing acute food and water shortages after a prolonged drought dried up boreholes.

By Bakari Ang 4 months ago

Governor Lomurkai, wife donates to Lodwar GK Prison, unveil infrastructure plans

Turkana Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai, accompanied by his wife Lilian Ekamais visited Lodwar GK Prison, where they donated four bulls and Sh500,000 to improve the welfare of inmates.

By Bakari Ang 4 months ago

President Ruto unveils Sh20 billion development plan for Turkana at Tobong'u Lore festival

President William Ruto on Tuesday announced a development package worth more than KSh 20 billion for Turkana County.

By Bakari Ang 4 months ago

IEBC engages Turkana residents in bid to address low voter registration

IEBC held a high-level stakeholder engagement forum on voter registration, inclusion, representation, and electoral integrity in Turkana during the Tobong'u Lore Annual Cultural Festival.

By Bakari Ang 4 months ago

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Drought Exodus: Desperate families flee to Uganda as crisis deepens in Kenya

A severe drought in Turkana has left thousands of pastoralist families migrating to Uganda.

By Bakari Ang 4 months ago

Turkana North MP Nabuin denies assault, voter bribery claims

As voting continues in the Lakezone Ward MCA by-election in Turkana North, area MP Hon. Paul Nabuin has denied viral social media claims that he assaulted a woman

By Bakari Ang 5 months ago

Tension in Turkana North after agents clash in polling station

The by-election drew large early-morning crowds as residents turned out in significant numbers to choose their next ward representative.

By Bakari Ang 5 months ago

Turkana Ward by-election turns to early battle for 2027

The vacant County Assembly seat might seem small, but the contest has become a proving ground for top politicians to measure their influence.

By Bakari Ang 5 months ago

Consultancy firm faces backlash over alleged exploitation in Nyota initiative

Civil society groups in Turkana have condemned the consultancy firm contracted to implement the Nyota Initiative following a mass walkout by Train-the-Trainer (T.O.T.) participants.

By Bakari Ang 5 months ago

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Police officer shot dead, gun stolen while guarding national exams in Turkana

The slain officer, identified as APC Chrisphine Ouma of Lokori Police Station, was found dead at his post in the early hours of November 3, 2025.

By Bakari Ang 6 months ago

Suspected ritual killing of a woman ignites mob fury in Lodwar

The heinous act triggered a violent mob attack that has left three suspects in critical condition.

By Bakari Ang 8 months ago

South Sudan refugees flee Kenya's Kakuma camp

At the heart of the exodus is a drastic aid reduction after the World Food Programme (WFP) slashed food rations by up to 60 per cent.

By Bakari Ang 8 months ago

Bandits kill two, steal livestock in Turkana raid

Tension is high in Turkana South following two separate attacks that left two people dead and livestock stolen by suspected bandits believed to be from the neighbouring West Pokot County.

By Bakari Ang 9 months ago

Govt to rebuild schools destroyed by bandits in Turkana, West Pokot

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed that the government plans to reopen schools closed in West Pokot and Turkana due to banditry.

By Bakari Ang 9 months ago

Relief for residents as Turkana county procures Sh13.8 million drugs

These medicines are expected to support health services in public facilities until September 2025.

By Bakari Ang 9 months ago

State halts gold mining activities along West Pokot-Turkana border following 12 deaths

The recent collapse of a mining pit along the Turkwel River raised the death toll of artisanal miners in the area to 12.

By Bakari Ang 10 months ago

Turkana locals decry toxic gold rush threatening River Turkwel

Residents living along the Turkana-West Pokot border have raised concerns over pollution arising from gold mining activities.

By Bakari Ang 10 months ago

Turkana leaders demand action after killings by Ethiopian militia

Turkana leaders have condemned the recent killings of four locals by suspected Ethiopian militia, urging the national government to take urgent action to protect Kenyan.

By Bakari Ang 10 months ago

Lomorukai: My son's home was attacked in a political intimidation plot

Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has warned a section of MPs and police officers, accusing them of fanning violence ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Bakari Ang 11 months ago

'Turkana is not a bush': Professionals slam unfair criticism of IEBC Nominee Ethekon

The association says some people are still choosing to judge him based on where he comes from rather than what he's achieved.

By Bakari Ang 11 months ago

Turkana professionals celebrate historic IEBC nomination of Erastus Ethekon

Ethekon, alongside six others, has been named to the electoral commission, pending approval by the National Assembly.

By Bakari Ang 11 months ago

Turkana goldmine collapse leaves one dead, several injured

Three artisanal miners have been rescued from the shaft, the body of the deceased has been retrieved amid fears of more miners still trapped.

By Bakari Ang 11 months ago

Turkana county receives Sh22 million drugs

The medical supplies procured through Kemsa, include essential and specialised drugs meant to last up to four months.

By Bakari Ang 11 months ago

Governor, MP trade accusations over protests amid rising political tension

Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has dismissed allegations by Loima MP Protus Akujah, that the County Government was responsible for recent protests in the constituency.

By Bakari Ang 1 year ago

Turkana health workers decry delays in promotions

Health workers in Turkana have criticized the county government for failing to promote them despite several promises.

By Bakari Ang 1 year ago

Lomorukai under pressure to fire officials in Sh600m graft scandal

EACC has already frozen more than Sh180 million suspected to be proceeds of corruption, and the probe continues.

By Bakari Ang 1 year ago

Anxiety grips Turkana County as EACC probes Sh600m graft scandal

According to the EACC, the alleged embezzlement was perpetrated through conflict of interest and abuse of office by senior officials of the marginalised county.

By Bakari Ang 1 year ago

Turkana hosts India's High Commissioner, seeks investment in agriculture and tourism

Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai said the county is seeking investment and partnerships in key areas like agriculture, livestock, renewable energy and tourism.

By Bakari Ang 1 year ago

Nominated MCA lauds Ruto for abolishing ID vetting

Nominated MCA Amina Abdi says that the ID vetting had been a source of pain and frustration for Somali families, making it nearly impossible for many to acquire IDs and access essential services.

By Bakari Ang 1 year ago