In the sun-scorched landscapes of Turkana County, where prolonged drought has tested the endurance of pastoral communities, a vital intervention is bringing renewed hope to thousands. The county government has successfully registered approximately 2,000 drought-affected families for a targeted cash transfer programme specifically designed to strengthen food security and ease immediate hardships. This comprehensive relief […]
•The Donation Comes Amid Global Food Crisis In a landmark gesture of global solidarity, the Republic of Korea has donated 23,258 metric tonnes of rice, valued at approximately Sh2.3 billion (around $17.7 million USD), to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to address food insecurity among refugees in Kenya. The consignment, the largest single […]
Lodwar, Turkana County| Residents of Lodwar can finally breathe a sigh of relief after months of persistent power outages and rationing, following the installation of two new generators by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC). The generators, officially commissioned on Thursday, mark the end of prolonged electricity shortages that had severely disrupted businesses, hospital […]
Kakuma, Kenya| Equity Bank Kenya, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has unveiled a groundbreaking $20 million Risk Sharing Facility (RSF) aimed at expanding financial inclusion in underserved regions of Kenya. The initiative, launched in Kakuma, Turkana County, will be implemented across 14 marginalized counties, including Turkana and Garissa, home to the Kakuma […]
