Residents protest closure of goldmining site in Turkana

Hundreds of protesters blocked the busy Kakuma Road, paralyzing traffic for several hours and engaging in running battles with the police.

By 28 days ago

Lodwar residents decry rising wave of insecurity

Residents of Lodwar town and its environs are living in fear following a surge in violent crime, including night-time robberies, muggings and brutal killings.

By 30 days ago

Turkana water crisis persists despite huge investment

More than 3,000 residents of Kawalase village in Turkana Central Sub-County are facing severe water crisis, raising fears of outbreak of waterborne diseases.

By 30 days ago

MP Akujah: Devolving health was a mistake, counties failing sector

Akujah argued that essential services such as health and education should have remained under the national government.

By 1 month ago

Militia seizes Kenyan waters as fishing feuds turn deadly

A deadly conflict over the control of lucrative fishing grounds along the Todonyang border has escalated, pitting Turkana fishermen against Dassanech militia from Ethiopia. 

By 3 months ago

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Turkana ruins rekindle massacre memories

Todonyang residents live in constant fear of fresh attacks from Ethiopian militias.Key infrastructure, including schools and health facilities, lies in ruins.

By 3 months ago

How Todonyang massacre left helpless widows struggling to live

For more than a week now, the widows of Todonyang have endured sleepless nights, waiting for news that may never come.  

By 3 months ago

Turkana Speaker Christopher Nakuleu resigns

Turkana Speaker Christopher Nakuleu resigns ahead of Friday's impeachment motion; says decision follows consultations with constituents.

By 3 months ago

Turkana massacre

The raid, believed to be linked to a previous dispute over fishing rights, has sparked fears of further violence. Security forces are battling logistical challenges.

By 3 months ago

More than 20 fishermen killed in Lake Turkana attack

More than 20 fishermen have been killed at the Todonyang border point along Lake Turkana by suspected Dassanech militia from neighbouring Ethiopia.

By 3 months ago

MP opposes transfer of teachers in Turkana

Turkana North MP Paul Nabuin has criticized the Teachers Service Commission for transferring more than 47 teachers without a replacement.

By 3 months ago

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From drought to abundance: How village changed malnutrition with irrigation farming

Malnourished children and frail adults struggling to access food, were a common sight as drought and water scarcity ravaged the region.  

By 4 months ago

Turkana pastoralists struggle for survival as climate change bites

Between 2021 and 2023, Kenya faced its worst drought in 40 years. Two hundred thousand pastoralists in Turkana County have abandoned their way of life in to try fishing.

By 6 months ago

Residents protest closure of goldmining site in Turkana

Hundreds of protesters blocked the busy Kakuma Road, paralyzing traffic for several hours and engaging in running battles with the police.

By 28 days ago

Lodwar residents decry rising wave of insecurity

Residents of Lodwar town and its environs are living in fear following a surge in violent crime, including night-time robberies, muggings and brutal killings.

By 30 days ago

Turkana water crisis persists despite huge investment

More than 3,000 residents of Kawalase village in Turkana Central Sub-County are facing severe water crisis, raising fears of outbreak of waterborne diseases.

By 30 days ago

MP Akujah: Devolving health was a mistake, counties failing sector

Akujah argued that essential services such as health and education should have remained under the national government.

By 1 month ago

Militia seizes Kenyan waters as fishing feuds turn deadly

A deadly conflict over the control of lucrative fishing grounds along the Todonyang border has escalated, pitting Turkana fishermen against Dassanech militia from Ethiopia. 

By 3 months ago

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Turkana ruins rekindle massacre memories

Todonyang residents live in constant fear of fresh attacks from Ethiopian militias.Key infrastructure, including schools and health facilities, lies in ruins.

By 3 months ago

How Todonyang massacre left helpless widows struggling to live

For more than a week now, the widows of Todonyang have endured sleepless nights, waiting for news that may never come.  

By 3 months ago

Turkana Speaker Christopher Nakuleu resigns

Turkana Speaker Christopher Nakuleu resigns ahead of Friday's impeachment motion; says decision follows consultations with constituents.

By 3 months ago

Turkana massacre

The raid, believed to be linked to a previous dispute over fishing rights, has sparked fears of further violence. Security forces are battling logistical challenges.

By 3 months ago

More than 20 fishermen killed in Lake Turkana attack

More than 20 fishermen have been killed at the Todonyang border point along Lake Turkana by suspected Dassanech militia from neighbouring Ethiopia.

By 3 months ago

MP opposes transfer of teachers in Turkana

Turkana North MP Paul Nabuin has criticized the Teachers Service Commission for transferring more than 47 teachers without a replacement.

By 3 months ago

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From drought to abundance: How village changed malnutrition with irrigation farming

Malnourished children and frail adults struggling to access food, were a common sight as drought and water scarcity ravaged the region.  

By 4 months ago

Turkana pastoralists struggle for survival as climate change bites

Between 2021 and 2023, Kenya faced its worst drought in 40 years. Two hundred thousand pastoralists in Turkana County have abandoned their way of life in to try fishing.

By 6 months ago

Residents protest closure of goldmining site in Turkana

Hundreds of protesters blocked the busy Kakuma Road, paralyzing traffic for several hours and engaging in running battles with the police.

By 28 days ago

Lodwar residents decry rising wave of insecurity

Residents of Lodwar town and its environs are living in fear following a surge in violent crime, including night-time robberies, muggings and brutal killings.

By 30 days ago

Turkana water crisis persists despite huge investment

More than 3,000 residents of Kawalase village in Turkana Central Sub-County are facing severe water crisis, raising fears of outbreak of waterborne diseases.

By 30 days ago

MP Akujah: Devolving health was a mistake, counties failing sector

Akujah argued that essential services such as health and education should have remained under the national government.

By 1 month ago

Militia seizes Kenyan waters as fishing feuds turn deadly

A deadly conflict over the control of lucrative fishing grounds along the Todonyang border has escalated, pitting Turkana fishermen against Dassanech militia from Ethiopia. 

By 3 months ago

Premium

Turkana ruins rekindle massacre memories

Todonyang residents live in constant fear of fresh attacks from Ethiopian militias.Key infrastructure, including schools and health facilities, lies in ruins.

By 3 months ago

How Todonyang massacre left helpless widows struggling to live

For more than a week now, the widows of Todonyang have endured sleepless nights, waiting for news that may never come.  

By 3 months ago

Turkana Speaker Christopher Nakuleu resigns

Turkana Speaker Christopher Nakuleu resigns ahead of Friday's impeachment motion; says decision follows consultations with constituents.

By 3 months ago

Turkana massacre

The raid, believed to be linked to a previous dispute over fishing rights, has sparked fears of further violence. Security forces are battling logistical challenges.

By 3 months ago

More than 20 fishermen killed in Lake Turkana attack

More than 20 fishermen have been killed at the Todonyang border point along Lake Turkana by suspected Dassanech militia from neighbouring Ethiopia.

By 3 months ago

MP opposes transfer of teachers in Turkana

Turkana North MP Paul Nabuin has criticized the Teachers Service Commission for transferring more than 47 teachers without a replacement.

By 3 months ago

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From drought to abundance: How village changed malnutrition with irrigation farming

Malnourished children and frail adults struggling to access food, were a common sight as drought and water scarcity ravaged the region.  

By 4 months ago

Turkana pastoralists struggle for survival as climate change bites

Between 2021 and 2023, Kenya faced its worst drought in 40 years. Two hundred thousand pastoralists in Turkana County have abandoned their way of life in to try fishing.

By 6 months ago

Turkana massacre

The raid, believed to be linked to a previous dispute over fishing rights, has sparked fears of further violence. Security forces are battling logistical challenges.

By Lucas Ngasike 3 months ago