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Turkana communities benefit from 16 new water projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 07, 2025

These projects are expected to significantly reduce the burden, especially for women, who previously trekked long distances in search of water.

Turkana residents give green light for gold mining in Nameyana
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

The forum sought to engage the community and ensure their active participation in the decision-making process regarding mining activities in the area.

Turkana unveils private sector engagement framework to foster urban development
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 15, 2024

Community representatives who spoke at the event expressed their commitment to promoting the public-private partnership.

Garissa, Turkana's unpaid bills to contractors hit Sh9.7 billion in three months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The rising debts have placed immense pressure on the private sector, with businesses struggling to cope with unserviced bills.

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...

Three dead as mine collapses in Turkana North, rescue efforts underway
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 19, 2024

Naduat is among the mineral-rich areas in the county, known for gold and quarry stone mining.

Reformed warriors in Turkana receive Sh2.5 million to support business start-ups
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 16, 2024

The training aims to support their business ventures and promote peace at grassroots levels.

Youth from pastoral areas push for smart practices to fight climate change
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 07, 2024

Wario's message to the government is that more support is needed to help communities like hers adapt to climate change.

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.

Turkana County suspends gold mining site near school after public outcry
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 16, 2024

The acting Director for Mineral Resources Elim Areman said they acted on numerous complaints from the local community.

UK-based company partners with Turkana County to operationalise livestock breeding centre
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 01, 2024

Dr Gilchrist Lokoel, the Chief Officer for Livestock Development, said the UK-based company would support the pastoral community through this sustaina...

Turkana community engaged for consent on Calcite, Fluoride mining exploration
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 21, 2024

Calcite and fluoride minerals are used in building and construction and are key ingredients in cement production, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical...

Turkana county unveils mpox emergency plan amid high-risk concerns
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 06, 2024

There is currently a nationwide alert on the mpox outbreak, as the Ministry of Health confirmed the fifth case on Friday—a 28-year-old female from Mom...

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.

Veterinary officers in Turkana empowered with e-surveillance skills
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 15, 2024

He emphasised that these skills would significantly improve animal health and, by extension, the livelihoods of the local community, as livestock farm...

Program targets male champions in protection of girls’ rights in Turkana
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 06, 2024

Aside from the period stigma caused by boys who humiliate and ridicule them for menstruating, they also face myths and misconceptions about menstruati...

Energy CS nominee Wandayi vows to revive Tullow Oil project in Turkana
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 03, 2024

The discovery of the oil elicited excitement from the government and the country at large but more than a decade down the line, the country is yet to...

Turkana water provider rolls out surveillance of water infrastructure to deter vandalism
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 03, 2024

The public engagements are also expected to improve the relationship between the consumers and the service provider and promote information sharing mo...

Turkana develops evaluation framework to improve healthcare services
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 21, 2024

The framework will enable the department to continuously track the progress of services offered across the health facilities and improve on areas that...

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