Sammy Lutta

Turkana

Correspondent at Daily Nation

Correspondent at Nation Africa

Ambitious journalist working for the Nation Media Group from Turkana County.

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Articles

Turkana pride: Celebrations as Erastus Ethekon nominated as next IEBC boss

6 days ago | nation.africa | Sammy Lutta

There was celebration in Turkana County after President William Ruto nominated Mr Erastus Ethekon as the chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Mr Paul Jalinga, a resident of Kakuma who worked with Mr Ethekon during his tenure as the first county attorney, said the nomination is a testimony that the President has faith in all Kenyans regardless of the regions or communities they come from.
How community land title deed increases Turkana's stake in oil drilling

1 week ago | nation.africa | Sammy Lutta

Residents of Nakukulas village in Turkana East Constituency have witnessed another historic milestone after receiving the first community land title deed in the South Lokichar Basin under the Community Land Act 2016. The village is where Tullow Oil plc made a significant oil discovery at the Ngamia-1 exploration well in 2012.
Farming thrives in villages once ravaged by banditry

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Sammy Lutta

The border between Turkana and West Pokot counties has been the scene of bloody conflict for decades. The situation has led to killings, displacement and destruction of property, with farmers, motorists, children and security personnel bearing the brunt. However, drones used in Maliza Uhalifu – an operation by the National Police Service and the Kenya Defence Forces – are helping to pacify the border area.
Regional tournament exposes sorry state of sports facilities in Turkana

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Sammy Lutta

What you need to know:Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed witnessed the challenges firsthand after organisers were forced to relocate matches from the heavily flooded Lodwar Prison Ground to local primary schools. Despite being the most reliable sporting facility in the region, the Lodwar Prison Ground was rendered unusable after heavy rains flooded the area.
Alarm over cholera outbreak in Kakuma and Kalokol towns

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Sammy Lutta

Health authorities have raised alarm over cholera outbreak in Kakuma and Kalokol towns in Turkana County. Cholera outbreaks have been a recurring public health concern in the county. Despite support from development partners, Turkana County continues to grapple with lack of toilets and poor access to clean drinking water.
Used for voting, left to rot: Border school collapses in Turkana

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Sammy Lutta

During elections, Nataparkakono Primary School - on the border of Turkana Central and Loima constituencies in the North Rift - serves as a polling station. But it is suffering from years of neglect, with several classrooms collapsing and pupils learning in unsafe, crumbling structures. The school's infrastructure is in a deplorable state, with roofs that leak when it rains, cracked walls and floors, and dangerously dilapidated latrines.
Turkana bets on new malaria prevention campaign after being declared high-burden county

4 weeks ago | nation.africa | Sammy Lutta

Turkana, which has been classified as a high malaria burden county, is betting on an expanded new prevention campaign to curb malaria cases. This is after health officials cited the Kenyan border with Uganda, Ethiopia and South Sudan as high-mobility zones, and major towns and refugee camps as the most hit. The county has been officially categorised as a high malaria burden county in the 2023-2027 Kenya Malaria Strategy.
Where are the bodies? State doubles down on missing Turkana fishermen

1 month ago | nation.africa | Sammy Lutta

Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai’s decision to unveil a memorial plaque bearing 40 names of people believed to have died in the February 22, 2025, Todonyang killings has sparked conflict with the National Government, which insists a search and rescue mission is still ongoing. Turkana North Deputy County Commissioner George Orina distanced the national government from the county’s declaration, saying no bodies have been found and that authorities were not consulted in reaching the conclusion.
Governor unveils monument for 40 victims of Todonyang raid but Murkomen disputes deaths

1 month ago | nation.africa | Sammy Lutta

A monument bearing the names of 40 Kenyans believed to have been killed by militia from Ethiopia at Todonyang in February has been unveiled by Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai, six weeks after the attack. The monument has the names of 40 missing Kenyans believed to be victims of the February 22 killings by suspected Dassenech militiamen along the shores of Lake Turkana.
Ruto unveils plan to strengthen refugee, host community relations

1 month ago | nation.africa | Barnabas Bii |Sammy Lutta

The persistent hostile relationship between refugees and host communities in the country arising from resource scarcity and access to basic services is set to be resolved following the launch of a strategy that promotes socio-economic inclusion. President William Ruto, on Friday, March 28, launched the Shirika Plan aimed at transforming refugee camps in Daadab in Garissa County and Kakuma-Kalobeyei camps in Turkana County into integrated settlements.