Turkana: Security bosses assure tourists of safety as gov’t mulls dusk to dawn curfew
Rift Valley Regional Commander Maalim Mohamed has asked tourists and those who have been planning to travel to Turkana but have avoided the area due to insecurity issues to worry no more. According to Maalim, the National Police Service (NPS) has managed to arrest the leaders of the gang that has been terrorising people along […]
Police boss dies while detonating explosive at Tullow Oil facility in Turkana
A police commander died after an explosive device he was detonating went off in Lokichar, Turkana North, on Monday, May 30, 2022. Another man also sustained serious injuries in the accident that occurred at Kasepur camp on Monday evening. Police confirm Police reports indicate the deceased, Gabriel Wanjala, was part of a team of experts […]
Turkana Governor Nanok blames banditry attacks on politics
Turkana Governor Josphat Koli Nanok has blamed the recent banditry attacks for political reasons, accusing politicians of fueling the attacks to gain political mileage. This comes after recent attacks that the governor says have led to the injury of eight and theft of 238 heads of livestock since May 4, 2022. The attacks include the […]
Former Energy CS John Munyes calling for transfer of senior police officers in Kerio Valley
Former Energy Cabinet Secretary John Munyes has called on the Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai to transfer all security officers in Turkana and West Pokot counties ahead of the August 9 elections. While addressing media in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, Munyes called for the redeployment of security officers who have overstayed in the bandits-prone […]
Turkana forms COVID-19 home-based care teams
Turkana West, Turkana Central, and Turkana South have finalised the formation of COVID-19 home-based care teams.