Local news - By Ken Simiyu - 22.05.2014 - VEHICLES WITH RADIO CALLS TO START PATROLLING ON THE BORDERS

Turkana County Government today released five Land Cruisers Installed with Radio calls to help communities that live on the boarders. Speaking During the Ceremony Turkana County Deputy Governor Hon Peter Ekai said that the Vehicles are mainly to work at the areas that affected by Raids. He also said that the Vehicles will also improve in the communication within the borders. The areas that the Vehicles have been allocated to  include Turkana West, Kaptir in Turkana South, Lokiriam, Kibish and Kapedo in Turkana East. The Radio call is connected in the Radio room at the Governor’s office and will be monitored by the Technicians. Deputy Governor also said that the county government will partner with Safaricom, Celtel and other communication offices to ensure the whole of Turkana county has network so as to enable easier communication.   

Local News- By Ken Simiyu - 28.04.2019 - Chairman of Commision CIC Charles Nyachae Tours Turkana County

The Commission of the implementation of the Constitution CIC wants national assembly to respect the judiciary. Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution Chairman Charles Nyachae has sharply criticized National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi over allegations that the National Assembly cannot respect orders from Judiciary. Last week, the speaker said that the National Assembly has an oversight role over all state organs without exception as stipulated under article 95 of the Constitution. Mr. Nyachae cited that the country could be heading towards anarchy if parliament will not respect orders by the court that barred the appearance of Judiciary Service Commissioners before a parliamentary committee after a summon. Mr. Nyachae who was speaking at Nawoitorong Women Center in Lodwar town during a meeting with Governor Josphat  Nanok, Deputy Governor Peter Lokoel, county executive committee members, county secretary, County Public Service Board, Chief Officers, Directors and head of departments. He maintained that Mr. Muturi got it wrong when he said that parliament will not respect orders by the court. Commenting on a new move by the Embu County Assembly to impeach Governor Martin Wambora, Mr. Nyachae said that it is right for area residents’ representatives but should have viable grounds to that effect. The CIC boss who was accompanied by three commissioners; Prof. Peter Wanyande, Dr. Florence Omosa, and Ms. Catherine Mumma warned that the Constitution is supreme than anybody else including the National Assembly reiterating that for a looming crisis will be fueled by those disregarding it. At the same time, he said all the 47 counties are in Kenya and everyone must feel part of Kenya even if it means flying the National flag. Turkana County Governor   Mr. Nanok said that if county chiefs are barred from flying national flags a division between county and national government will be created.