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'ela 3 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'ela 4 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'ela 4 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'ela 4 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'ela 4 months 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'ela 5 months 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'ela 5 months ago

Todonyang locals get fishing gear as they pick the pieces

Turkana Woman Rep Cecilia Ngitit is calling for enhanced support to Todonyang where locals are still picking up their pieces following a bloody attack by assailants from Ethiopia.

By Bakari Ang'ela 6 months ago

Charles Lokiyoto is the new Turkana County Assembly speaker

Charles Lokiyoto elected Turkana County Assembly speaker with 30 out of 44 votes; he replaces Christopher Nakuleu, who resigned in February.

By Bakari Ang'ela 6 months ago

Over 30 MCAs back impeachment of Turkana Speaker Christopher Nakuleu

An impeachment motion against Turkana County Assembly Speaker Christopher Nakuleu has been set for debate tomorrow (Tuesday).

By Bakari Ang'ela 7 months ago

DCI seize bhang worth Sh50,000, NYS uniforms in Lodwar

DCI officers in Lodwar have seized 16 rolls of bhang valued at approximately Sh50,000 and 16 National Youth Service (NYS) uniforms.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

Askul: Government spent Sh3.2b in Turkana ASAL projects

The government through support from the World Bank has pumped Sh3.2 billion in 800 projects including the construction of 74 boreholes in drought-prone Turkana County.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

Pastor sentenced to 40 years in jail for defiling Grade 3 girl

A 50-year-old pastor has been sentenced to 40 years in jail for defiling a Grade Three pupil.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

Illegal fishing blamed for conflict in Lake Turkana

Stakeholders and county officials from Turkana and Marsabit have blamed illegal fishing for a prolonged conflict in Lake Turkana.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

Uneasy calm returns to Kakuma after deadly clashes

Uneasy calm has returned to Kakuma refugee camp in Turkana county, days after deadly clashes left 14 dead.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

Gen Z demonstrators in Turkana direct their rage to NGOs

Gen Z protestors in Turkana West directed their rage at NGOs operating the area, that fail to consider the youth in employment opportunities.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

Hard times for refugees as WFP reduces food rations

Refugees at Kakuma and the nearby Kalobeyei integrated settlement camps in Turkana West sub-county are facing hard times after World Food Programme reduced food rations.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

Chaos at Kakuma as refugees clash over food and water

Reports indicate the four were admitted in a hospital following the skirmishes involving Burundian and South Sudanese nationals who are yet to attain refugee status.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

Bodies of five foreign nationals found floating on Lake Turkana identified

The deceased all of Eritrean nationality have been identified as Deseay Aybu, Shishay Aybu, Mhret Ferezghi, Merkeb Gebrensia, and Robel Tsegay.

By Bakari Ang'ela 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago