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 1 year ago
Leaders: Be fair in the Turkana hunt for guns
'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 1 year ago
'We will starve to death if State fails to fast-track food aid supply'
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 1 year ago
Kindiki defends officers, assures them of State protection
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 2 years ago
Rousing welcome for Bishop Mbinda ahead of his ordination today
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 2 years ago
Turkana pastoralists kicked out of Uganda plead for aid
Drought and insecurity unsettle long-suffering Turkana residents
A biting drought in the remote village of Kapetadie in Turkana West, has left residents trekking for kilometres in search of water
By Mike Ekutan 2 years ago
Drought and insecurity unsettle long-suffering Turkana residents
Drought, insecurity unsettles residents of Kapetadie, Turkana
The area has not received rainfall since July last year, and residents rely on one borehole.
By Mike Ekutan 2 years ago
Drought, insecurity unsettles residents of Kapetadie, Turkana
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Administrator devises ingenious way to summon locals to barazas
Mark Nawoto's daily routine demands that he lives to the adage, necessity is the mother of invention.
By Mike Ekutan 2 years ago
Administrator devises ingenious way to summon locals to barazas
Tension as herder killed in renewed banditry attacks
Tension is high in the Kainuk on the border of Turkana and West Pokot counties after one person was shot dead and another one critically injured...
By Mike Ekutan 2 years ago
Tension as herder killed in renewed banditry attacks
Tension in Kapedo as police repulse attack from cattle rustlers
Tension has gripped Kapedo village in the border of Baringo and Turkana counties after police repulsed an attack by suspected cattle rustlers.
By Mike Ekutan 2 years ago
Tension in Kapedo as police repulse attack from cattle rustlers
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Women 'beasts of burden' as men carry only walking sticks
A Turkana man is only allowed to carry a walking stick and a traditional stool while walking with his wife.
By Mike Ekutan 2 years ago
Women 'beasts of burden' as men carry only walking sticks
Turkana women defy culture to vie for top positions next year
According to the Turkana culture, leadership is for men, and this has disadvantaged many aspiring women leaders.
By Mike Ekutan 2 years ago
Turkana women defy culture to vie for top positions next year
Turkana, where beauty lies in the bead-holder
Women in Turkana are supposed to wear the beaded necklaces at all times. Suitors are attracted to a woman who is adorned with many beads.
By Mike Ekutan 3 years ago
Turkana, where beauty lies in the bead-holder
Mixed feelings as South Sudan marks 10th Independence Day
Despite their pride in self rule, refugees not ready to go back home citing lack of basic freedoms and continuing conflict.
By Fred Kibor and Mike Ekutan 3 years ago
Mixed feelings as South Sudan marks 10th Independence Day
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Modern knives killing abarait trade among the Turkana
The demand for the lethal wrist knife is falling fast, almost rendering many blacksmiths in the region jobless.
By Mike Ekutan 3 years ago
Modern knives killing abarait trade among the Turkana
Police officer injured after ambush by armed bandits in Turkana
Suspected cattle rustlers on Tuesday morning ambushed a contingent of security officers after they raided Lopii Village in Turkana East.
By Mike Ekutan 3 years ago
Police officer injured after ambush by armed bandits in Turkana
Family of KDF man killed cries for justice
Danson Lokipetot was described as the sole breadwinner of his family that hailed from Turkana North.
By Mike Ekutan 3 years ago
Family of KDF man killed cries for justice
Mother of seven gives birth to quadruplets
Faith Kipchumba, a registered Clinical Officer, who attended to Achingole said the babies are doing well.
By Mike Ekutan 3 years ago
Mother of seven gives birth to quadruplets
Three-minute burial shocker in Turkana
The burial of Laurence Lolii took three minutes under heavy police presence who ensured no family member was allowed in the compound.
By Mike Ekutan 3 years ago
Three-minute burial  shocker in Turkana
Refugees ask State to rescind directive
The affected refugees are now pleading with the State to reverse the directive, terming it inconsiderate.
By Mike Ekutan 3 years ago
Refugees ask State to rescind directive
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MPs get the real taste of Kapedo
On Thursday, Natembeya blamed insecurity in the area on lack of political goodwill and the porous borders.
By Julius Chepkwony and Mike Ekutan 3 years ago
MPs get the real taste of Kapedo
Last words of GSU officer killed in bandit attack
The officer had his rifle firm in his hands as he delivered what can now be accurately described as his last public engagement.
By Julius Chepkwony and Mike Ekutan 3 years ago
Last words of GSU officer killed in bandit attack
GSU officer killed after bandits hit Kapedo
The attack comes days after bandits attacked Kapedo village
By Mike Ekutan and Julius Chepkwony 3 years ago
GSU officer killed after bandits hit Kapedo
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