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Gold in their hands, dust in their future: The human cost of West Pokot

In the heart of Romus Centre, nestled in the parched hills of West Pokot County near the volatile Turkana border, the search for gold has become a dangerous daily gamble.

By 25 days ago

Teacher's union demands transfer of West Pokot education director

Knut has escalated its calls for the immediate transfer of West Pokot County Director of Education, Simon Wamae, accusing him of alleged mismanagement and authoritarian leadership.

By 27 days ago

Farmers protest delayed compensation over power line

Hundreds of residents from West Pokot and Trans Nzoia counties have taken to the streets to protest against the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company.

By 26 days ago

Illiteracy, poverty, culture fuel gender violence in West Pokot

Illiteracy, poverty, and deeply ingrained cultural beliefs have been identified as key contributors to gender-based violence (GBV) in West Pokot County.

By 1 month ago

Lightning kills two cows in West Pokot

A farmer is counting losses after lightning killed two cows following downpour in Mbaya village, Lelan Location West Pokot county on Thursday.

By 2 months ago

Bodaboda riders protest rising accidents on Kitale Lodwar highway

Bodaboda riders in Kapenguria are up in arms over increased accidents along the Kitale–Lodwar highway, which they blame on reckless and speeding truck drivers transporting clinker.

By 2 months ago

Stray leopard attacks four men in West Pokot village

The victims — all sand harvesters — were going about their work when the wild animal emerged from nearby thickets and pounced on them without warning.

By 2 months ago

Residents spend night in the cold as storm destroys houses

Residents of Marangar village in Kokwopsis, Tapach Ward, West Pokot County spend the night in the cold after a storm and heavy rainfall destroyed 15 houses and killed two sheep.

By 2 months ago

Four people including two politicians killed in road accident

Four people, including two politicians from West Pokot County, have died in a road accident in Tapaach along the Moroto-Napak road in Uganda.

By 2 months ago

Residents and leaders oppose KVDA disbandment

Leaders and residents of the North Rift region have criticised the government’s decision to dissolve the Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA).

By 3 months ago

Leaders say dissolution of KVDA to reverse gains in fighting insecurity

Leaders and residents of the North Rift region have criticised the government over the planned dissolution of the Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA).

By 3 months ago

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Gold in their hands, dust in their future: The human cost of West Pokot

In the heart of Romus Centre, nestled in the parched hills of West Pokot County near the volatile Turkana border, the search for gold has become a dangerous daily gamble.

By 25 days ago

Teacher's union demands transfer of West Pokot education director

Knut has escalated its calls for the immediate transfer of West Pokot County Director of Education, Simon Wamae, accusing him of alleged mismanagement and authoritarian leadership.

By 27 days ago

Farmers protest delayed compensation over power line

Hundreds of residents from West Pokot and Trans Nzoia counties have taken to the streets to protest against the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company.

By 26 days ago

Illiteracy, poverty, culture fuel gender violence in West Pokot

Illiteracy, poverty, and deeply ingrained cultural beliefs have been identified as key contributors to gender-based violence (GBV) in West Pokot County.

By 1 month ago

Lightning kills two cows in West Pokot

A farmer is counting losses after lightning killed two cows following downpour in Mbaya village, Lelan Location West Pokot county on Thursday.

By 2 months ago

Bodaboda riders protest rising accidents on Kitale Lodwar highway

Bodaboda riders in Kapenguria are up in arms over increased accidents along the Kitale–Lodwar highway, which they blame on reckless and speeding truck drivers transporting clinker.

By 2 months ago

Stray leopard attacks four men in West Pokot village

The victims — all sand harvesters — were going about their work when the wild animal emerged from nearby thickets and pounced on them without warning.

By 2 months ago

Residents spend night in the cold as storm destroys houses

Residents of Marangar village in Kokwopsis, Tapach Ward, West Pokot County spend the night in the cold after a storm and heavy rainfall destroyed 15 houses and killed two sheep.

By 2 months ago

Four people including two politicians killed in road accident

Four people, including two politicians from West Pokot County, have died in a road accident in Tapaach along the Moroto-Napak road in Uganda.

By 2 months ago

Residents and leaders oppose KVDA disbandment

Leaders and residents of the North Rift region have criticised the government’s decision to dissolve the Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA).

By 3 months ago

Leaders say dissolution of KVDA to reverse gains in fighting insecurity

Leaders and residents of the North Rift region have criticised the government over the planned dissolution of the Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA).

By 3 months ago

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Gold in their hands, dust in their future: The human cost of West Pokot

In the heart of Romus Centre, nestled in the parched hills of West Pokot County near the volatile Turkana border, the search for gold has become a dangerous daily gamble.

By 25 days ago

Teacher's union demands transfer of West Pokot education director

Knut has escalated its calls for the immediate transfer of West Pokot County Director of Education, Simon Wamae, accusing him of alleged mismanagement and authoritarian leadership.

By 27 days ago

Farmers protest delayed compensation over power line

Hundreds of residents from West Pokot and Trans Nzoia counties have taken to the streets to protest against the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company.

By 26 days ago

Illiteracy, poverty, culture fuel gender violence in West Pokot

Illiteracy, poverty, and deeply ingrained cultural beliefs have been identified as key contributors to gender-based violence (GBV) in West Pokot County.

By 1 month ago

Lightning kills two cows in West Pokot

A farmer is counting losses after lightning killed two cows following downpour in Mbaya village, Lelan Location West Pokot county on Thursday.

By 2 months ago

Bodaboda riders protest rising accidents on Kitale Lodwar highway

Bodaboda riders in Kapenguria are up in arms over increased accidents along the Kitale–Lodwar highway, which they blame on reckless and speeding truck drivers transporting clinker.

By 2 months ago

Stray leopard attacks four men in West Pokot village

The victims — all sand harvesters — were going about their work when the wild animal emerged from nearby thickets and pounced on them without warning.

By 2 months ago

Residents spend night in the cold as storm destroys houses

Residents of Marangar village in Kokwopsis, Tapach Ward, West Pokot County spend the night in the cold after a storm and heavy rainfall destroyed 15 houses and killed two sheep.

By 2 months ago

Four people including two politicians killed in road accident

Four people, including two politicians from West Pokot County, have died in a road accident in Tapaach along the Moroto-Napak road in Uganda.

By 2 months ago

Residents and leaders oppose KVDA disbandment

Leaders and residents of the North Rift region have criticised the government’s decision to dissolve the Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA).

By 3 months ago

Leaders say dissolution of KVDA to reverse gains in fighting insecurity

Leaders and residents of the North Rift region have criticised the government over the planned dissolution of the Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA).

By 3 months ago

Four people including two politicians killed in road accident

Four people, including two politicians from West Pokot County, have died in a road accident in Tapaach along the Moroto-Napak road in Uganda.

By Irissheel Shanzu 2 months ago

Residents and leaders oppose KVDA disbandment

Leaders and residents of the North Rift region have criticised the government's decision to dissolve the Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA).

By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago

Leaders say dissolution of KVDA to reverse gains in fighting insecurity

Leaders and residents of the North Rift region have criticised the government over the planned dissolution of the Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA).

By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago

20,025 candidates sit for KPSEA in West Pokot county

The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment kicked off smoothly across West Pokot county on Monday, with 20,025 candidates from public and private schools sitting for the exams.

By Irissheel Shanzu 7 months ago

Missionaries deploy the gospel to tame banditry, insecurity

According to the missionaries, a number of cattle rustlers are turning into peace envoys and gospel ministers as the initiative gathers pace.

By Irissheel Shanzu 10 months ago

West Pokot, Turkana leaders unite to preach peace

West Pokot and Turkana counties leaders have set aside their political differences to address rising tensions along the common border.

By Irissheel Shanzu 10 months ago

North Rift MPs call for an end to anti-government protests

Sigor MP termed the protests unreasonable and disruptive and urged the Head of State to protect citizens' property and to take action against those inciting violence.

By Irissheel Shanzu 10 months ago