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Did Kenya Power pay Sh17 billion for 'ghost' electricity?

The Energy Committee will also look into possible conflict of interest by the company's board chairperson, Vivienne Yeda.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2 days ago

Did Kenya Power pay Sh17 billion for 'ghost' electricity?

Treasury pushes out Kenya Power board chair Vivienne Yeda

Treasury pushes out Kenya Power board chair Vivienne Yeda

By Macharia Kamau 2 days ago

Canadian firm makes Sh426m from sale of Turkana crude oil

Canadian firm makes Sh426m from sale of Turkana crude oil

By Brian Ngugi 9 days ago

DC escapes death from wounded crocodile at L Turkana

DC escapes death from wounded crocodile at L Turkana

By Amos Kareithi 17 days ago

Transfer to Turkana just to earn Sh4 hardship allowance

At the time of the transfer in 1949, Maciel had been working for three years having been recruited from Goa to take the place of his father who had died in service.

By Amos Kareithi 18 days ago

Transfer to Turkana just to earn Sh4 hardship allowance

Children hardest hit as Turkana families call for urgent help

Sub-county nutrition officer says children in the area are severely malnourished. Natieng urged the government and development partners to channel water from the Turkwel River.

By Lucas Ngasike 20 days ago

Children hardest hit as Turkana families call for urgent help

EACC vs Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai

EACC vs Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai

By Harrison Muriuki 25 days ago

EACC vs Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai

Turkana intelligence officer dies by suicide

Aloise Lihutsu, an intelligence officer based in Turkana died by suicide at his house in Naiwatorong Sub-Location on Tuesday, October 24.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Turkana intelligence officer dies by suicide

MP files petition querying Kenya Power deal with electricity firm

In sharp focus are billions paid to Lake Turkana Wind Power firm for electricity not utilised. Matter is to be tabled before the House Business Committee for allotment.

By Jacob Ng’etich and Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

MP files petition querying Kenya Power deal with electricity firm

Families mourn death of officers killed by bandits

The family has also faulted the government for sending new recruits to the war zones instead of the experienced officers who are well versed in combat

By Timothy Kariuki 1 month ago

Families mourn death of officers killed by bandits

Five ways to end cattle rustling menace in northern Rift Valley

Cattle rustling has been tolerated for far too long in Kenya. It is an outdated practice that should have been discarded a long time ago.

By Njoroge Kaara 2 months ago

Five ways to end cattle rustling menace in northern Rift Valley

Ekuru Aukot's sister among 11 killed by bandits in Turkana East

Mary Aukot, the sister of Ekuru Aukot, is among 11 people killed by suspected bandits in Turkana East.

By Kennedy Gachuhi and Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Ekuru Aukot's sister among 11 killed by bandits in Turkana East

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 2 months ago

More than 500,000 residents of Turkana in dire need of relief aid

Bandits kill 11 people including eight police officers in Turkana East

Suspected bandits killed eight police officers, a chief and two civilians in Turkana East on Saturday.

By Brian Okoth 2 months ago

Bandits kill 11 people including eight police officers in Turkana East

Kenya oil plan back on track as firms set to seal sale deal

Tullow Oil is the current operator of the project with a 50 per cent stake, while partners Africa Oil Corporation and French Total Energies SE hold 25 per cent each.

By Brian Ngugi and Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

Kenya oil plan back on track as firms set to seal sale deal

Locals cry out for help as Turkana manyatta attack death toll hits 10

James Kanen, 44, a pastoralist and businessman, lost four children in the attack that also left his wife nursing serious burn injuries.

By Barrack Muluka 3 months ago

Locals cry out for help as Turkana manyatta attack death toll hits 10

Seven burnt to death after bandits attack villages in Turkana East

The bandits believed to hail from the neighbouring Tiaty Constituency attacked the residents at around 11 pm. Aspiring MCA, who was campaigning was also surrounded by the bandits.

By Diana Anyango 3 months ago

Seven burnt to death after bandits attack villages in Turkana East

8 Azimio leaders escape unhurt after plane tyre bursts at Kakuma airstrip

The 5Y-SPZ light aircraft had a rear tyre burst which led to the pilot losing control of the plane. It veered off the road and landed in a ditch.

By Edna Rono 4 months ago

8 Azimio leaders escape unhurt after plane tyre bursts at Kakuma airstrip

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 4 months ago

William Ruto asks Raila to stop blackmail as he kicks off campaigns in Turkana

Police arrest four armed highway bandits in Turkana

The gang has been blamed for a spate of attacks along the highway over the past few months.

By Lucas Ngasike 4 months ago

Police arrest four armed highway bandits in Turkana

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 5 months ago

Turkana pastoralists kicked out of Uganda plead for aid

Turkana considering manufacturing medical supplies to counter Kemsa delays

The Turkana Health department has announced plans to roll out the manufacture of its own fast-moving medical supplies.

By Lucas Ngasike 6 months ago

Turkana considering manufacturing medical supplies to counter Kemsa delays

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 6 months ago

Bandits interrupt vaccination drive in Turkana, kill man and steal 1,500 cows

Fund to pump Sh87.2 million into rural firms in Turkana

Over 40 firms in Turkana County are set to benefit from a Sh87.2 million fund.

By Moses Omusolo 6 months ago

Fund to pump Sh87.2 million into rural firms in Turkana

Ministry faults LTWP stand on ongoing power tariff negotiations

LTWP, last week, said a reduction of its tariff was out of question as it would have huge implications on its financial health while affecting its ability to meet obligations to its lenders.

By Macharia Kamau 6 months ago

Ministry faults LTWP stand on ongoing power tariff negotiations

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 6 months ago

Bandits have messed our lives, Turkana residents tell State

Lake Turkana Wind Power dims hope of agreeing to reduce electricity tariffs

The government might be off to a rocky start in its bid to offer Kenyans the second tranche of a reduction in the cost of electricity.

By Macharia Kamau 6 months ago

Lake Turkana Wind Power dims hope of agreeing to reduce electricity tariffs

Appeal court upholds death sentence against two bothers

The Court of Appeal has for the second time upheld a death sentence imposed on two brothers for murdering four people seven years ago.

By Lynn Kolongei 6 months ago

Appeal court upholds death sentence against two bothers

John Munyes, rivals unveil line-up to face UDA in poll

Munyes, Turkana South MP James Lomenen and County Assembly Speaker Erastus Lokaale, who were seeking to succeed Governor Josphat Nanok belong to Azimio la Umoja.

By Bakari Angela 6 months ago

John Munyes, rivals unveil line-up to face UDA in poll

Turkana County in dire need of emergency food: Report

Majority of Turkana County residents are in dire need of relief food, a government report has shown.

By Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago

Turkana County in dire need of emergency food: Report

Tension at Turkana North border after gunmen shoot dead Ethiopian government official

Tension remains high in Todonyang and Kibish border villages in Turkana North after gunmen shot dead an Ethiopian government official in a retaliatory attack

By Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago

Tension at Turkana North border after gunmen shoot dead Ethiopian government official

Infant killed as fire leaves 700 homeless in Turkana village

A two-year-old baby was burnt to death and seven people injured after a fire reduced homes to ashes in a village in Turkana North.

By Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago

Infant killed as fire leaves 700 homeless in Turkana village

MCAs threaten to storm Lodwar NCPB, demand relief food

The ward representatives led by William Ebenyo, accused the national government of storing relief food yet locals were facing starvation.

By Lucas Ngasike 8 months ago

MCAs threaten to storm Lodwar NCPB, demand relief food

Experts find more groundwater in arid counties

Experts have found additional water sources in the 250 billion cubic metres Lotikipi Aquifer in Turkana and Marsabit counties.

By Bakari Ang’ela 8 months ago

Experts find more groundwater in arid counties

Turkana elders want Uhuru to resolve Jubilee wrangles in region

The Council of Elders has raised concerns over claims that Jubilee Party could deny former Petroleum CS John Munyes its ticket in the governor race.

By Lucas Ngasike 8 months ago

Turkana elders want Uhuru to resolve Jubilee wrangles in region

Malnutrition on the rise in Turkana, West Pokot

West Pokot has reported a worsening nutrition status among children aged under five years.

By Mercy Kahenda 8 months ago

Malnutrition on the rise in Turkana, West Pokot

Resident’s hope dimmed as aquafer water unfit for use

Lotikipi Basin aquifer contains 200 billion cubic metres of water covering an area of more than 4,100 kilometres squared.

By Lucas Ngasike 8 months ago

Resident’s hope dimmed as aquafer water unfit for use

A decade on, Kenya’s petrodollars dream remains a mirage

The fanfare of the oil find in 2012 has since turned into scepticism, with Tullow Oil looking to jump ship even as the State insists commercial produc

By Macharia Kamau 8 months ago

A decade on, Kenya’s petrodollars dream remains a mirage

End of water woes in Turkana after don makes new discovery

Turkana residents are elated after the discovery that the Lotikipi Basin aquifer in Turkana contains freshwater.

By Lucas Ngasike 8 months ago

End of water woes in Turkana after don makes new discovery

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 8 months ago

Drought and insecurity unsettle long-suffering Turkana residents

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 9 months ago

Administrator devises ingenious way to summon locals to barazas

Exam centres in areas prone to bandit attacks to be relocated

It is feared that insecurity in the counties of West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet and Laikipia will cause some candidates to miss their exams.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 9 months ago

Exam centres in areas prone to bandit attacks to be relocated

Kenya to submit report on Lake Turkana sites to World Heritage Committee

Kenya is expected to submit an updated report on the state of conservation of Lake Turkana National parks to the World Heritage Committee.

By Caroline Chebet 9 months ago

Kenya to submit report on Lake Turkana sites to World Heritage Committee

Munyes: All set for race to save Turkana people

Former Mining and Petroleum CS John Munyes has received a major boost in his quest to be Turkana Governor after Turkana Senator Malachy Ekal quit...

By Bakari Ang’ela 9 months ago

Munyes: All set for race to save Turkana people

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