Hesborn Etyang

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Teachers unions’ officials reject unsought transfers

2 months ago | peopledaily.digital | Hesborn Etyang

Officials from two leading teachers’ unions have opposed the transfer of teachers from Turkana County without replacements. Leaders of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) condemned the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), saying it had transeferred dozens of teachers from Turkana to Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet counties without adhering to proper procedures.
Senator vows to stop oil from leaving Turkana

2 months ago | peopledaily.digital | Hesborn Etyang

Senator James Lomenen of Turkana has threatened that no oil will be transported from the Lokichar Basin until the government fulfils its long-standing promise to improve road infrastructure in the region. For years, residents of Turkana have waited for the construction of crucial roads, including the Marigat-Chemolingot-Kapedo-Lokori-Lokwamading-Lokichar highway, which would enhance security and unlock economic opportunities.
Unlocking Lake Turkana economic potential

Nov 24, 2024 | peopledaily.digital | Hesborn Etyang

Turkana and Marsabit counties and their partners have launched a five-year initiative to sustainably harness the economic potential of Lake Turkana. The programme, spearheaded by the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNESCO, the governments of the two counties and others, aims to transform the region’s fishing industry and improve livelihoods. This was announced when Turkana commemorated World Fisheries Day at Eliye in Kangatotha ward.
Residents decry neglect, worse than refugees they host

Nov 5, 2024 | peopledaily.digital | Hesborn Etyang

Residents of Turkana West Sub-County have voiced frustration over the poor conditions they endure while hosting large numbers of refugees in Kakuma refugee camp, saying they feel neglected. During a recent visit by the National Assembly’s Parliamentary Committee on Regional Development, led by Sigor MP Peter Lochakapong, locals expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of essential resources, many of which are provided primarily for refugees.
Dons’ strike halts learning at Turkana university

Oct 29, 2024 | peopledaily.digital | Hesborn Etyang

Academic activities at Turkana University College came to a standstill on Tuesday as members of the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) Turkana Chapter launched a strike, protesting the government’s failure to fulfill a promised salary increment. Cleophas Nyakundi, chairman of the UASU Turkana Chapter, announced that they were initiating the second phase of their strike, citing the government’s lack of action on their agreed-upon salary increase.
Youth injured in Turkana protest has been hospitalised - police

Jul 16, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Hesborn Etyang

Turkana Central Police Commander Evans Ombui has reported that the injured youth in the Turkana protests was evacuated and rushed to the hospital for treatment after filing a report at Lodwar Police Station. The victim, Amoni Kerio was attacked by a group of suspected goons armed with rungus and stones at Kanamkemer junction as they prepared to march to Lodwar town for a peaceful demonstration and to present their petition at the County Offices.
Turkana residents decry drug shortage in health facilities

Jul 13, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Hesborn Etyang

Turkana residents have raised concerns over what they termed as lack of essential drugs in some health facilities within the county. They claimed that when they take patients to hospitals, they are often asked to purchase medication from outside pharmacies. However, the Turkana county government, through the Ministry of Health, said there are sufficient drugs available in health facilities.
10 schools in Turkana selected for digital literacy pilot project

Jul 3, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Hesborn Etyang

Ten schools in Lodwar town, Turkana, have been selected to pilot the digital literacy project. The project is aimed at introducing young learners to creative coding and robotics in support of the Competency-Based Curriculum. The eight-month pilot programme is funded by Raspberry Pi Foundation and implemented by the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) and M-Lugha Foundation.
Turkana prepared to curb cases of yellow fever

Jul 2, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Hesborn Etyang

Turkana County Government in partnership with the Ministry of Health is prepared to curb cases of yellow fever. In 2022, the National government through the Ministry of Health listed Turkana as counties with a possible risk of yellow fever transmissionTurkana County Chief Officer for Medical Services Gilchrist Lokoel says they had two suspected cases in April 2022 and upon sending samples to KEMRI, they turned out negative.
Turkana Central MP forced to cut short his speech

Jun 22, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Hesborn Etyang

Turkana Central MP Joseph Namuar was forced to cut his speech after residents failed to listen to him. Namuar was heard trying to explain to the residents why he voted Yes to the Finance Bill 2024. He was accompanied by Turkana Governor Lomorukai in Lodwar. They urged residents to shun away from protests that might interrupt business activities in Lodwar. Trouble started when Governor Lomorukai allowed MP Namuar to address the residents.