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Epic political battle looming in Turkana as bigwigs line up to succeed Governor Nanok

Epic political battle looming in Turkana as bigwigs line up to succeed Governor Nanok

An epic political battle is looming in Turkana County as political bigwigs position themselves to succeed Governor Josphat Nanok, whose terms come to an end in 2022. With two years to the next general election, succession wars for the lucrative governor’s seat in the county has reached fever pitch, with prospective candidates involved in early […]

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Turkana County Assembly goes on early recess over Covid-19

Turkana County Assembly goes on early recess over Covid-19

The County Assembly of Turkana has adjourned for an early recess some Members of County Assembly(MCAs) and staff tested positive for Covid-19. In a communication to Assembly, Speaker Ekitela Lokaale said some MCAs and staff had tested positive and therefore the assembly was scaling down operations for 14 days. He said the Assembly was proceeding

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Governor Nanok launches Sh42 million fire engine, ending four-year wait

Governor Nanok launches Sh42 million fire engine, ending four-year wait

Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok has launched a Sh42 million fire engine, which has been at the centre of Senate Public Accounts Committee probe. Governor Nanok launched the fully equipped engine at his office in Lodwar town to end criticism on his administration on disaster preparedness. The County Boss said the fire engine will be used

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Child Fund to launch Sh28 million food security project in Turkana County

Residents of Loima sub-county are set to benefit from a new food security programme funded and implemented by the Child Fund.Deputy Governor Peter Lotethiro received a briefing from a delegation from implementing partner Frontiers Children Development Organization (FCDO), a local subsidiary of Child Fund. The team led by Project Coordinator Peter Kamais informed the DG

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Governor Lonyangapuo put to task for abandoning projects initiated by his

Governor Lonyangapuo put to task for abandoning projects initiated by his

West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo was on Monday taken to task by the Senate Public Accounts Committee over stalled projects. Governor Lonyangapuo was hard pressed to explain to the committee why he abandoned projects initiated by his predecessor Simon Kachapin. According to the Auditor General’s report, the County lost over Sh500 million which had been

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Governor Lonyangapuo summons County Assembly staff as turf wars with Speaker Mukenyang heightens

Governor Lonyangapuo summons County Assembly staff as turf wars with Speaker Mukenyang heightens

West Pokot Governor has called an unscheduled meeting with the County Assembly staff amid heightened turf wars with Speaker Catherine Mukenyang. In a letter seen by Northrift News, Governor Lonyangapuo has summoned the assembly staff for an ‘urgent’ meeting. The meeting will be held this morning, Thursday, October 1st at his official residence. “His Excellency the

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Baringo South MP Charles Kamuren urges State to put village elders on payroll

Baringo South MP Charles Kamuren urges State to put village elders on payroll

Baringo South MP Charles Kamuren has urged the national government to consider paying village elders a salary for conflict resolution and peace maintenance services at the grassroots. Speaking when he handed over a new assistant chief’s office in Sokon sub location, Mr Kamuren noted that village elders assist the government in arbitrating family disputes, land

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CAS Kilimo, Governor Lonyangapuo commission a modern livestock market in Kishaunet

CAS Kilimo, Governor Lonyangapuo commission a modern livestock market in Kishaunet

Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Chief Administrative Secretary(CAS) Linah Chebii Kilimo and West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo on Monday commissioned a modern livestock market in Kishaunet. The market is expected to improve livestock trade in the region. The market construction was funded by the World Bank in collaboration with the County Government of West Pokot. Speaking

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Samburu Women Rep condemns Baragoi killings, calls for a security operation in the area

Samburu Woman Representative Maison Leshomo has called on the interior ministry to conduct a security operation in Baragoi to weed out criminals who are killing residents and undermining peace initiatives. Speaking to the press in Maralal town while condemning the killing of a 35-year-old widow in Baragoi town last night, Leshomo said that the government

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Governor Lonyangapuo distributes 298 Galla goats to farmers

Governor Lonyangapuo distributes 298 Galla goats to farmers

West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo on Wednesday distributed more than 200 goats to farmers. Governor Lonyangapuo said the goats will help dairy farmers improve local breeds. “I distributed 298 Galla goats to five groups at Marich in Sekerr Ward. They are Mtelo Farmers, Ngimonoi Group, Mungat, Mtelo Keliokiak and Muruny Marich,” said Lonyangapuo. “We are

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