Undated Photo of Jomo Kenyatta and Jaramogi Odinga Spotted at National Function in "Akala" Shoes
A rare photo of Jaramogi Odinga Oginga and Jomo Kenyatta attending a national function in "akala" sandals has surfaced online.From the look of things, the photo might have been taken before Kenya got its independence.Jomo Kenyatta and Jaramogi Oginga were anti-colonial activists who played an instrumental role in the struggle for independence.
Prepare For Heavy Rains In The Next 24 Hours If You Live In The Following Parts Of The Country
Sources: Kenya Meteorological department through Facebook Heavy rains is expected over most parts of the country.According to the Kenya Meteorological department through their Facebook page they shared the specific places.They have said that some regions will receive heavy rains while others will receive showers.
Turkana Officials Move To Fix Main road Destroyed By Flash Floods
The Turkana county government is repairing a 58-kilometre road and two bridges in Turkana North Constituency after sections of the road was destroyed by flash floods recently.According to acting Infrastructure Executive Philip Aemun, the road stretching from Kaikor Junction to Lowasa, was impassable and cut off towns near the Kenyan border with South Sudan and Ethiopia, including Kaikor, Lokitaung, Kakuma and Lodwar.
Two Wives Fight Over Burial Rights of Late Husband
It was all drama in Nakwamikwa village, Turkana's Lodwar Sub County where two wives fought over the burial rights of their late husband.
Who Owns Fly 540 Airlines?
Who Owns Fly 540 Airlines?16th March 2021, Nairobi Kenya.Fly540 is one of the best domestic airlines in the country and it was first introduced in the year 2005 and it has been operating in the country since then.
Detectives Arrest 8 Armed Men Operating as Government Officials After Hijacking a Lorry
Eight people have been arrested after attacking a driver who had just delivered goods to Lokituang. The driver was on his way back to Lodwar when he met eight armed men that attacked him. The gang took away all his earnings before assaulting him. Out of panic, he surrendered everything he had to them. Photo: Courtesy The men who claimed to be revenue collectors stopped the driver before harassing him and ordering him to give everything in his possession to them. They were operating using a probox moving at night
What The People Of Turkana Has To Go Through During This Covid 19
Turkana is among the dry land counties which are currently experiencing drought.Water shortage has hit the county with it's headquarters Lodwar going without water for the last six days.This situation has forced the people living in Lodwar and it's environs to walk long distances in search of this scarse commodity.
Top School in Turkana County 2020 KCPE Results
The 2020 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education results was released yesterday by the Education cabinet secretary, Professor George Magoha.This years KCPE exam was different from that of other years.This is after the education calendar was affected by the covid 19 pandemic.While announcing the results professor Magoha noted the good performance of girls and public schools.
Meet The Student Who Is Living With 2 Bullets In Her Chest After Surviving 3 Close Range Gun Shots
Phanice Weyanga who came from Buugoma County says that she remembers well the day where she met her nightmares.It was on the night of October 24, 2017 on this night bullets were fired by students left her with a lifetime threatening wound.Phanice now 20, she was then in Form Two at Lokichogio Mixed Secondary School in Turkana County.
DCI Nab Two Suspected Bandits in Turkana Armed to The Teeth
The law enforcement operatives have ben working round the clock in the northern Kenya regions to curb and eradicate the rising cases of banditry attacks and recovery of illegal firearms.
Kenya power and lighting company power crackdown today 21/3/21 check the areas that will be affected
Kenya power has announce a blackout in the following areas, check you are affected and make quick adjustment so that your plan and business continue to ran smoothly.
Turkana County Government sign MoU with Diocese of Lodwar on health support
The County Government and Diocese of Lodwar have signed an agreement to partner in running of health centres.Through the agreement, the County Government has committed to provide Sh45million to support the running of health centres under the management of the Diocese.
Darkness In Lodwar For Almost Three Years
Street lights were installed in Lodwar on different roads to assist in security issues.But since they began to malfunction, they have never be repaired.Police and security guards face a hard time at night trying to enforce curfew laws.
Highway of death! Police in shootout with gangsters after robbery
The Lodwar highway police patrol officers busted eight suspected robbers with an unknown number of weapons heading towards an undisclosed location within Lowdar. According to the popular Facebook page 'Officers on Operation' indicates a report given by officers revealed that the suspected criminals were in a Toyota Probox vehicle with registration number KCY599X ambushed a truck laden with millions worth of goods before they were ambushed. The reports reveals that the crew of the lorry were hijacked at gunpoint
Health Department Undertakes Crackdown On Businesses Flouting Public Health Protocols
Scores of businesses in Turkana have had their licences revoked while many others have been served with various statutory notices pending full compliance with provisions of CAP 242 of the Public Health Act of Kenya, Director of Public Health Dr. Namoru has confirmed.
Multi-Sectoral Team to Help Stem Tsetse Fly Infestation
A multi-sectoral approach involving the National and County Governments,World Vision as wellLOKADO organization will be used to stem tsetse fly infestation in Turkana West. Stakeholders today met in Lodwar to plan implementation of the TseTse fly management and roll out of the Kenya Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis Eradication Council(KENTTEC)recommendations in the grazing areas of Turkana West Sub-County. In his remarks,County Chief Officer for Pastoral Economy and Fisheries Abdullahi Yusuf said that the Turkana
Lodwar Manchester United Fans Donate Blood To Lodwar Referral Hospital
Manchester united fans from lodwar Turkana have on today gathered at Lodwer referral hospital as they show a good will of donating blood to Lowder referral hospital. The fans who are in the front line in donating blood to help many in who are lying in hospitals, are frontiering them selves to donate blood to show honoray ton the international club which is at top in the English premier League."We welcome ALL football fans within Lodwar,Turkana to Lodwar referral and county hospital(LCRH) for MUFC fans annual
"Siku Hizi Raila Hakosi Church!" Kenyans Reply To Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's Tweet Message
A post shared on the former prime minister’s Twitter handle has elicited mixed reactions from a substantial number of social media users who gave their opinions and concerns about the tweet. Raila Odinga was on a political tour in the Turkana region where he engaged leaders and the people from the region seeking support of the BBI bill.On Sunday February 7, The ODM leader shared an encouraging and spiritual message on his twitter handle which according to some Kenyans, it was unusual for him to share such
Kenyans React as Alex Chamwada Launches Office in Turkana County
In an unlikely and unexpected move, Kenyan veteran journalist Alex Chamwada has opened a new office in Lodwar town, Turkana County.The globe-trotting Daring Abroad presenter had been making hints about his new office, but made it official on Wednesday morning on social media.
Raila Odinga And ODM Governor Nanok Have Different Views On The BBI Report
Yesterday, at St Augustine Catholic Church in Lodwar ODM Leader Raila Odinga clashed with his former vice-chair who is Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok. The former PM and ODM leader Raila Odinga was touring the region for three days in a bid to push the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Bill. Host Governor Nanok who is serving his final term and was elected on an ODM Party ticket criticised his party leader Raila Odinga for not agreeing on a multiple-choice referendum. Lately, the Governor has opted to support