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Irissheel Shanzu

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.

Missionaries deploy the gospel to tame banditry, insecurity

West Pokot, Turkana leaders unite to preach peace

West Pokot, Turkana leaders unite to preach peace

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

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

Residents living in fears of landslides as heavy rains pound West Pokot

Residents living in fears of landslides as heavy rains pound West Pokot

Crackdown on 'sponsors' of Gen Z protests, West Pokot leaders tell Ruto

North Rift leaders want President William Ruto to stamp his authority and bring to book those who they say are out to sabotage his administration.

By 2 months ago

Crackdown on 'sponsors' of Gen Z protests, West Pokot leaders tell Ruto

Learners, teachers anxious as classrooms develop cracks in West Pokot

Heavy rains pounding most parts of the county and poor drainage are believed to have damaged the classrooms.

By 3 months ago

Learners, teachers anxious as classrooms develop cracks in West Pokot

Agency constructs Sh3 million classrooms for disabled learners

The initiative is aimed at easing access to education for learners with disabilities in a bid to achieve equity in the area.

By 3 months ago

Agency constructs Sh3 million classrooms for disabled learners

School that is safe haven for girls now goes green

The school has not only provided a haven for vulnerable girls but has also embarked on a journey of environmental conservation, nurturing both minds and landscapes.

By 3 months ago

School that is safe haven for girls now goes green

Unease in UDA as Pkosing, Lonyangapuo's political rivalry escalates

Former West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo and Pokot South MP David Pkosing of KUP have joined UDA, causing jitters.

By 4 months ago

Unease in UDA as Pkosing, Lonyangapuo's political rivalry escalates

Residents upbeat as Ruto opens cement factory in West Pokot

President Ruto led top government officials, local leaders and the residents during the commissioning of the cement factory.

By 5 months ago

Residents upbeat as Ruto opens cement factory in West Pokot

Pastoralists embrace grazing patterns to end hostilities

Pastoralist communities in Pokot and Turkana counties have devised grazing patterns in bid to end hostilities and cattle theft that has compromised security in the region.

By 5 months ago

Pastoralists embrace grazing patterns to end hostilities

Knut demands review of hardship allowance

Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) wants the national government to increase allowance for teachers in hardship areas.

By 6 months ago

Knut demands review of hardship allowance

Families rendered homeless after houses torched in land row

Several families were rendered homeless after their houses were set on fire over a protracted land dispute in West Pokot County.

By 7 months ago

Families rendered homeless after houses torched in land row

State sets aside Sh230 million to renovate Turkwel State Lodge

Turkwel State Lodge in West Pokot County can host more than 3,000 people.

By 8 months ago

State sets aside Sh230 million to renovate Turkwel State Lodge

Over 300 youths beat FGM, graduate from alternative rite of passage

More than 300 youths have graduated from an alternative rite of passage in West Pokot County, marking a significant step in efforts to stamp out outdated FGM.

By 9 months ago

Over 300 youths beat FGM, graduate from alternative rite of passage

Pokot leaders raise alarm over rising cases of residents maimed by bandits

West Pokot leaders have raised concern over the rising number of residents maimed by bandits in the region saying the attacks have left residents with disabilities.

By 9 months ago

Pokot leaders raise alarm over rising cases of residents maimed by bandits

West Pokot records the highest cases of disease spread by sandflies

West Pokot County remains a region with the highest cases of leishmaniasis infections in the country with more than 600 patients seeking treatment annually.

By 10 months ago

West Pokot records the highest cases of disease spread by sandflies

CS distributes 2,400 phones to health promoters

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha said the CHPs have been trained and given kits to deliver door-to-door health services to locals.

By 10 months ago

CS distributes 2,400 phones to health promoters

Bandits kill three people along West Pokot-Turkana border

Suspected bandits shot dead three people at Kamunono sub-location along the border of West Pokot and Turkana counties.

By 10 months ago

Bandits kill three people along West Pokot-Turkana border

Crackdown on 'sponsors' of Gen Z protests, West Pokot leaders tell Ruto

North Rift leaders want President William Ruto to stamp his authority and bring to book those who they say are out to sabotage his administration.

By 2 months ago

Crackdown on 'sponsors' of Gen Z protests, West Pokot leaders tell Ruto

Learners, teachers anxious as classrooms develop cracks in West Pokot

Heavy rains pounding most parts of the county and poor drainage are believed to have damaged the classrooms.

By 3 months ago

Learners, teachers anxious as classrooms develop cracks in West Pokot

Agency constructs Sh3 million classrooms for disabled learners

The initiative is aimed at easing access to education for learners with disabilities in a bid to achieve equity in the area.

By 3 months ago

Agency constructs Sh3 million classrooms for disabled learners

School that is safe haven for girls now goes green

The school has not only provided a haven for vulnerable girls but has also embarked on a journey of environmental conservation, nurturing both minds and landscapes.

By 3 months ago

School that is safe haven for girls now goes green

Unease in UDA as Pkosing, Lonyangapuo's political rivalry escalates

Former West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo and Pokot South MP David Pkosing of KUP have joined UDA, causing jitters.

By 4 months ago

Unease in UDA as Pkosing, Lonyangapuo's political rivalry escalates

Residents upbeat as Ruto opens cement factory in West Pokot

President Ruto led top government officials, local leaders and the residents during the commissioning of the cement factory.

By 5 months ago

Residents upbeat as Ruto opens cement factory in West Pokot

Pastoralists embrace grazing patterns to end hostilities

Pastoralist communities in Pokot and Turkana counties have devised grazing patterns in bid to end hostilities and cattle theft that has compromised security in the region.

By 5 months ago

Pastoralists embrace grazing patterns to end hostilities

Knut demands review of hardship allowance

Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) wants the national government to increase allowance for teachers in hardship areas.

By 6 months ago

Knut demands review of hardship allowance

Families rendered homeless after houses torched in land row

Several families were rendered homeless after their houses were set on fire over a protracted land dispute in West Pokot County.

By 7 months ago

Families rendered homeless after houses torched in land row

State sets aside Sh230 million to renovate Turkwel State Lodge

Turkwel State Lodge in West Pokot County can host more than 3,000 people.

By 8 months ago

State sets aside Sh230 million to renovate Turkwel State Lodge

Over 300 youths beat FGM, graduate from alternative rite of passage

More than 300 youths have graduated from an alternative rite of passage in West Pokot County, marking a significant step in efforts to stamp out outdated FGM.

By 9 months ago

Over 300 youths beat FGM, graduate from alternative rite of passage

Pokot leaders raise alarm over rising cases of residents maimed by bandits

West Pokot leaders have raised concern over the rising number of residents maimed by bandits in the region saying the attacks have left residents with disabilities.

By 9 months ago

Pokot leaders raise alarm over rising cases of residents maimed by bandits

West Pokot records the highest cases of disease spread by sandflies

West Pokot County remains a region with the highest cases of leishmaniasis infections in the country with more than 600 patients seeking treatment annually.

By 10 months ago

West Pokot records the highest cases of disease spread by sandflies

CS distributes 2,400 phones to health promoters

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha said the CHPs have been trained and given kits to deliver door-to-door health services to locals.

By 10 months ago

CS distributes 2,400 phones to health promoters

Bandits kill three people along West Pokot-Turkana border

Suspected bandits shot dead three people at Kamunono sub-location along the border of West Pokot and Turkana counties.

By 10 months ago

Bandits kill three people along West Pokot-Turkana border

Crackdown on 'sponsors' of Gen Z protests, West Pokot leaders tell Ruto

North Rift leaders want President William Ruto to stamp his authority and bring to book those who they say are out to sabotage his administration.

By 2 months ago

Crackdown on 'sponsors' of Gen Z protests, West Pokot leaders tell Ruto

Learners, teachers anxious as classrooms develop cracks in West Pokot

Heavy rains pounding most parts of the county and poor drainage are believed to have damaged the classrooms.

By 3 months ago

Learners, teachers anxious as classrooms develop cracks in West Pokot

Agency constructs Sh3 million classrooms for disabled learners

The initiative is aimed at easing access to education for learners with disabilities in a bid to achieve equity in the area.

By 3 months ago

Agency constructs Sh3 million classrooms for disabled learners

School that is safe haven for girls now goes green

The school has not only provided a haven for vulnerable girls but has also embarked on a journey of environmental conservation, nurturing both minds and landscapes.

By 3 months ago

School that is safe haven for girls now goes green

Unease in UDA as Pkosing, Lonyangapuo's political rivalry escalates

Former West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo and Pokot South MP David Pkosing of KUP have joined UDA, causing jitters.

By 4 months ago

Unease in UDA as Pkosing, Lonyangapuo's political rivalry escalates

Residents upbeat as Ruto opens cement factory in West Pokot

President Ruto led top government officials, local leaders and the residents during the commissioning of the cement factory.

By 5 months ago

Residents upbeat as Ruto opens cement factory in West Pokot

Pastoralists embrace grazing patterns to end hostilities

Pastoralist communities in Pokot and Turkana counties have devised grazing patterns in bid to end hostilities and cattle theft that has compromised security in the region.

By 5 months ago

Pastoralists embrace grazing patterns to end hostilities

Knut demands review of hardship allowance

Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) wants the national government to increase allowance for teachers in hardship areas.

By 6 months ago

Knut demands review of hardship allowance

Families rendered homeless after houses torched in land row

Several families were rendered homeless after their houses were set on fire over a protracted land dispute in West Pokot County.

By 7 months ago

Families rendered homeless after houses torched in land row

State sets aside Sh230 million to renovate Turkwel State Lodge

Turkwel State Lodge in West Pokot County can host more than 3,000 people.

By 8 months ago

State sets aside Sh230 million to renovate Turkwel State Lodge

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