Turkana, IRC advance efforts to bolster contagious disease surveillance
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-14 19:58:23

Turkana, IRC advance efforts to bolster contagious disease surveillance

They finished a five-day assessment of health facilities that will strengthen the fight against contagious diseases along the common borders of Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia.

Curfew imposed in Turkana, other disturbed areas to remain in force until further notice – Kindiki
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-08 16:56:44

Curfew imposed in Turkana, other disturbed areas to remain in force until further notice – Kindiki

Senator Lomenen had also inquired whether an impact assessment had been conducted on the effectiveness of the curfew in various towns within Turkana, including Lokichar and Kainuk.

State announces plans to set up museum in Isiolo during Somali Cultural Festival
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-05-05 11:16:32

State announces plans to set up museum in Isiolo during Somali Cultural Festival

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

32 Kenyans held by Ugandan military welcomed back home
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-04-29 19:24:39

32 Kenyans held by Ugandan military welcomed back home

A Ugandan military court punished them last year for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

Banditry Crisis: Wetang'ula calls for peace talks as MPs mourn General Ogolla
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-04-23 21:44:05

Banditry Crisis: Wetang'ula calls for peace talks as MPs mourn General Ogolla

Speaker Wetang'ula told the leaders to take their time to talk to the bandits whom he referred to as "young people wielding Kalashnikovs and G3s" out of the crime.

Somali Idd Festival set to celebrate Kenya's cultural diversity
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-04-13 10:04:36

Somali Idd Festival set to celebrate Kenya's cultural diversity

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

Kenya's oil export dreams delayed to 2028
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-04-13 08:05:41

Kenya's oil export dreams delayed to 2028

Kenyans have been waiting for years for the country to start exporting oil, following the trial export of 240,000 barrels of crude in August 2019.

Turkana politician back in court in new Sh8m fraud case
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-04-08 21:51:42

Turkana politician back in court in new Sh8m fraud case

Simon Ekai Ewoi faced Mombasa Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo on Monday, accused of obtaining over Sh8,049,000 by deceptive means.

Turkana politician charged with obtaining millions in gold trade scam
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-29 09:01:48

Turkana politician charged with obtaining millions in gold trade scam

In the first count, Ewoi allegedly obtained Sh21,735,350 from Caroline Nyambura Njogu on diverse dates between June 20, 2019, and February 22, 2024, in Mombasa County.

Turkana pilots innovative malaria intervention tool to combat seasonal outbreaks
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-28 21:50:22

Turkana pilots innovative malaria intervention tool to combat seasonal outbreaks

This tool emerged from a seasonal malaria research project conducted in Turkana North and Central sub-counties by Moi University in collaboration with Duke University.

Kenya and Uganda unite to restore border markers
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-03-22 09:56:11

Kenya and Uganda unite to restore border markers

The KIBO director Julius Rotich said the first reaffirmation exercise will focus on the 60-kilometre stretch at Lomokori in Turkana, known as the most vandalized part of the 933-kilometer boundary between the two countries

One woman’s quest to transform women's football in Turkana
  • Author: Rama Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-03-21 07:18:37

One woman’s quest to transform women's football in Turkana

Nkoi's efforts to bring Kakuma-Kalobeyei Starlets, a women's football team from Kakuma Refugee Camp to Nairobi for a friendly match against Gaspo Women FC were tragically halted by a bandit attack on September 25, 2022.

State to establish three new border points in Turkana to boost trade, security
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-21 19:54:07

State to establish three new border points in Turkana to boost trade, security

The team, led by Nyaiyo, assessed the viability of the proposed border points and inspected Lokichogio Airport.

Turkana Governor Lomorukai seeks Japan intervention in climate change fight
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-14 21:14:16

Turkana Governor Lomorukai seeks Japan intervention in climate change fight

He highlighted the weather fluctuations and the scarce natural resources that force the pastoralist communities to migrate in search of water and pasture.

Turkana treasure hunt: Government team launches 21-day mapping project
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-01 21:29:32

Turkana treasure hunt: Government team launches 21-day mapping project

A team of geologists from the State Department for Mining has commenced a 21-day exploration and geological mapping project in Turkana County.

Turkana County implements mobile One Health System for border communities
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-31 22:52:38

Turkana County implements mobile One Health System for border communities

The Turkana County government, in collaboration with donor agencies, is implementing a mobile One Health system for pastoralist communities.

Turkana County launches rehabilitation and expansion of Katilu irrigation scheme
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-22 16:39:03

Turkana County launches rehabilitation and expansion of Katilu irrigation scheme

Today, the Turkana County government initiated the rehabilitation and expansion of the Katilu surface irrigation scheme in Turkana South Sub County.

14 Turkana students granted full high school scholarships
  • Author: Paul Aginnah
  • Date: 2024-01-18 12:14:38

14 Turkana students granted full high school scholarships

Additionally, Turkana has launched a Sh534 million scheme aimed at providing more bursaries, scholarships, and loans to cater to bright and needy students across the county.

Turkana, Samburu counties help families to restock after livestock theft
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-14 22:53:20

Turkana, Samburu counties help families to restock after livestock theft

In Turkana, families that lost their animals in protracted raids received eight goats each.

Financial hope for Turkana students as county launches Sh534 million fund
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-13 00:09:05

Financial hope for Turkana students as county launches Sh534 million fund

The Turkana County government launched a Sh534 million Education Bursary Fund to support needy students.