Lake Turkana Stories

Fossil footprints in northern Kenya show two ancient human species coexisted
Reuters  |  Nov 29, 2024

The researchers said the trackways appear to have been left within hours or perhaps a couple of days - the mud had never dried and cracked – and the i...

MPs push for an inquiry into approval of questionable power deals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

The committee claims that one of the former Permanent Secretaries in the Energy Ministry fast-tracked the approval of the agreement, despite concerns...

Turkana County holds 8th edition of the Tobong’u Lore cultural festival
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 24, 2024

President William Ruto is expected to officially open the festival on Friday.

Search for 8 people underway as boat capsizes in Lake Turkana
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 15, 2024

A couple and their two children are also part of the missing persons.

State announces plans to set up museum in Isiolo during Somali Cultural Festival
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 05, 2024

Participants were treated to a taste of Somali culture ranging from traditional delicacies to songs and dances, dressing code and mock traditional wed...

Somali Idd Festival set to celebrate Kenya's cultural diversity
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 13, 2024

The event is geared to celebrate and promote Somali culture in Kenya.

Turkana receives emergency hunger relief as drought bites harder
Tula Oliktiga  |  Dec 21, 2023

The parched plains of Turkana County saw a glimmer of hope today as the first shipment of relief food arrived. Procured by the County Government to co...

Senate Speaker Kingi renews calls for implementation of TJRC report
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 24, 2023

Kingi said the full implementation of the report will foster reconciliation and address the past historical injustices meted against the people of Nor...

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