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How border school is saving girls from FGM, early marriage
At Asilong Christian School near the Kenya–Uganda border, girls fleeing FGM and early marriage are finding safety and education, transforming lives in a previously insecure area.
By Irissheel Shanzu 1 month ago
How border school is saving girls from FGM, early marriage
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ODM operative entry into gold mining divides local leaders
A dispute over control of gold mining sites in West Pokot County has escalated into a political warfare, revealing deep divisions among leaders.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 months ago
ODM operative entry into gold mining divides local leaders
10,000 Agripreneurs deployed nationwide to boost food production
The Principal Secretary at the State Department for Agriculture, Paul Ronoh, has introduced a nationwide initiative deploying 10,000 agripreneurs 
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 months ago
10,000 Agripreneurs deployed nationwide to boost food production
102 test positive as over 1,100 turn up for cancer screening in West Pokot
At least 102 residents were diagnosed with cervical, breast, and prostate cancers after 1,172 people attended a mass screening exercise in West Pokot County.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 months ago
102 test positive as over 1,100 turn up for cancer screening in West Pokot
Kapenguria Makutano sewerage project sparks anger
Residents of Kapenguria and Makutano express frustration over the Sh800 million sewerage project, claiming it has brought them little benefit.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
Kapenguria Makutano sewerage project sparks anger
West Pokot women suffer in silence as obstetric fistula ravages their lives
Hundreds of women in West Pokot County are living in silent agony, trapped in leaking bodies and social isolation, as obstetric fistula continues to devastate their lives.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
West Pokot women suffer in silence as obstetric fistula ravages their lives
Fruit tree nursery boosts climate change response in West Pokot
The Aramaket High Value Fruit Tree Nursery in Kapenguria has emerged as a key pillar in West Pokot’s climate change response, producing seedlings to support environmental restoration.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
Fruit tree nursery boosts climate change response in West Pokot
From raids to farming: Project set to transform West Pokot and Turkana
Leaders and residents want to rewrite that story by turning the conflict-prone zone into a vast food production belt anchored on the proposed Lower Turkwel Irrigation Project.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
From raids to farming: Project set to transform West Pokot and Turkana
Three men drown at Turkwel Dam during leisure trip
The three had recently sold potatoes and used the proceeds to purchase motorcycles for personal transport.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
Three men drown at Turkwel Dam during leisure trip
Three police officers stabbed during strange rampage
Police officers from Makutano Police Station responded to distress calls from members of the public
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
Three police officers stabbed during strange rampage
West Pokot residents push for stake in Turkana oil proceeds
Leaders and residents of West Pokot have renewed demands for a share of benefits from Turkana’s oil project.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
West Pokot residents push for stake in Turkana oil proceeds
Ruto calls for peace, unity and growth to drive nation forward
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to embrace peace, reject politics of revenge and focus on national development.
By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago
Ruto calls for peace, unity and growth to drive nation forward
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How border school is saving girls from FGM, early marriage
At Asilong Christian School near the Kenya–Uganda border, girls fleeing FGM and early marriage are finding safety and education, transforming lives in a previously insecure area.
By Irissheel Shanzu 1 month ago
How border school is saving girls from FGM, early marriage
Premium
ODM operative entry into gold mining divides local leaders
A dispute over control of gold mining sites in West Pokot County has escalated into a political warfare, revealing deep divisions among leaders.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 months ago
ODM operative entry into gold mining divides local leaders
10,000 Agripreneurs deployed nationwide to boost food production
The Principal Secretary at the State Department for Agriculture, Paul Ronoh, has introduced a nationwide initiative deploying 10,000 agripreneurs 
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 months ago
10,000 Agripreneurs deployed nationwide to boost food production
102 test positive as over 1,100 turn up for cancer screening in West Pokot
At least 102 residents were diagnosed with cervical, breast, and prostate cancers after 1,172 people attended a mass screening exercise in West Pokot County.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 months ago
102 test positive as over 1,100 turn up for cancer screening in West Pokot
Kapenguria Makutano sewerage project sparks anger
Residents of Kapenguria and Makutano express frustration over the Sh800 million sewerage project, claiming it has brought them little benefit.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
Kapenguria Makutano sewerage project sparks anger
West Pokot women suffer in silence as obstetric fistula ravages their lives
Hundreds of women in West Pokot County are living in silent agony, trapped in leaking bodies and social isolation, as obstetric fistula continues to devastate their lives.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
West Pokot women suffer in silence as obstetric fistula ravages their lives
Fruit tree nursery boosts climate change response in West Pokot
The Aramaket High Value Fruit Tree Nursery in Kapenguria has emerged as a key pillar in West Pokot’s climate change response, producing seedlings to support environmental restoration.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
Fruit tree nursery boosts climate change response in West Pokot
From raids to farming: Project set to transform West Pokot and Turkana
Leaders and residents want to rewrite that story by turning the conflict-prone zone into a vast food production belt anchored on the proposed Lower Turkwel Irrigation Project.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
From raids to farming: Project set to transform West Pokot and Turkana
Three men drown at Turkwel Dam during leisure trip
The three had recently sold potatoes and used the proceeds to purchase motorcycles for personal transport.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
Three men drown at Turkwel Dam during leisure trip
Three police officers stabbed during strange rampage
Police officers from Makutano Police Station responded to distress calls from members of the public
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
Three police officers stabbed during strange rampage
West Pokot residents push for stake in Turkana oil proceeds
Leaders and residents of West Pokot have renewed demands for a share of benefits from Turkana’s oil project.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
West Pokot residents push for stake in Turkana oil proceeds
Ruto calls for peace, unity and growth to drive nation forward
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to embrace peace, reject politics of revenge and focus on national development.
By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago
Ruto calls for peace, unity and growth to drive nation forward
Premium
How border school is saving girls from FGM, early marriage
At Asilong Christian School near the Kenya–Uganda border, girls fleeing FGM and early marriage are finding safety and education, transforming lives in a previously insecure area.
By Irissheel Shanzu 1 month ago
How border school is saving girls from FGM, early marriage
Premium
ODM operative entry into gold mining divides local leaders
A dispute over control of gold mining sites in West Pokot County has escalated into a political warfare, revealing deep divisions among leaders.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 months ago
ODM operative entry into gold mining divides local leaders
10,000 Agripreneurs deployed nationwide to boost food production
The Principal Secretary at the State Department for Agriculture, Paul Ronoh, has introduced a nationwide initiative deploying 10,000 agripreneurs 
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 months ago
10,000 Agripreneurs deployed nationwide to boost food production
102 test positive as over 1,100 turn up for cancer screening in West Pokot
At least 102 residents were diagnosed with cervical, breast, and prostate cancers after 1,172 people attended a mass screening exercise in West Pokot County.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 months ago
102 test positive as over 1,100 turn up for cancer screening in West Pokot
Kapenguria Makutano sewerage project sparks anger
Residents of Kapenguria and Makutano express frustration over the Sh800 million sewerage project, claiming it has brought them little benefit.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
Kapenguria Makutano sewerage project sparks anger
West Pokot women suffer in silence as obstetric fistula ravages their lives
Hundreds of women in West Pokot County are living in silent agony, trapped in leaking bodies and social isolation, as obstetric fistula continues to devastate their lives.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
West Pokot women suffer in silence as obstetric fistula ravages their lives
Fruit tree nursery boosts climate change response in West Pokot
The Aramaket High Value Fruit Tree Nursery in Kapenguria has emerged as a key pillar in West Pokot’s climate change response, producing seedlings to support environmental restoration.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
Fruit tree nursery boosts climate change response in West Pokot
From raids to farming: Project set to transform West Pokot and Turkana
Leaders and residents want to rewrite that story by turning the conflict-prone zone into a vast food production belt anchored on the proposed Lower Turkwel Irrigation Project.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
From raids to farming: Project set to transform West Pokot and Turkana
Three men drown at Turkwel Dam during leisure trip
The three had recently sold potatoes and used the proceeds to purchase motorcycles for personal transport.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
Three men drown at Turkwel Dam during leisure trip
Three police officers stabbed during strange rampage
Police officers from Makutano Police Station responded to distress calls from members of the public
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
Three police officers stabbed during strange rampage
West Pokot residents push for stake in Turkana oil proceeds
Leaders and residents of West Pokot have renewed demands for a share of benefits from Turkana’s oil project.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
West Pokot residents push for stake in Turkana oil proceeds
Ruto calls for peace, unity and growth to drive nation forward
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to embrace peace, reject politics of revenge and focus on national development.
By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago
Ruto calls for peace, unity and growth to drive nation forward
10,000 Agripreneurs deployed nationwide to boost food production
The Principal Secretary at the State Department for Agriculture, Paul Ronoh, has introduced a nationwide initiative deploying 10,000 agripreneurs
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 months ago
10,000 Agripreneurs deployed nationwide to boost food production
102 test positive as over 1,100 turn up for cancer screening in West Pokot
At least 102 residents were diagnosed with cervical, breast, and prostate cancers after 1,172 people attended a mass screening exercise in West Pokot County.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2 months ago
102 test positive as over 1,100 turn up for cancer screening in West Pokot
Kapenguria Makutano sewerage project sparks anger
Residents of Kapenguria and Makutano express frustration over the Sh800 million sewerage project, claiming it has brought them little benefit.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
Kapenguria Makutano sewerage project sparks anger
West Pokot women suffer in silence as obstetric fistula ravages their lives
Hundreds of women in West Pokot County are living in silent agony, trapped in leaking bodies and social isolation, as obstetric fistula continues to devastate their lives.
By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago
West Pokot women suffer in silence as obstetric fistula ravages their lives
Kenya sharpens its edge ahead of Glasgow Games
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