KANU supporters ask Governor Lonyangapuo to resign from party
KANU supporters in West Pokot have accused Governor John Lonyangapuo of disrespecting the party leadership and asked him to resign immediately.
The supporters claim that Lonyangapuo is affiliated to the Tangatanga political outfit associated with...
Protests in West Pokot following decision to sack nominated MCA
A section of West Pokot residents took to the streets to demonstrate the sacking of four KANU nominated female MCAs by the party over indiscipline.
The party accuses the MCAs of failing to adhere to...
Governor Lonyangapuo hits out at KANU over expulsion of MCAs
West Pokot Governor Prof John Lonyangapuo has hit out at his party KANU for expelling four KANU nominated MCAs saying the decision was unfortunate.
Lonyangapuo said the people of West Pokot don’t take the decision...
Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall in Rift valley
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rainfall of above 70 millimeters in Laikipia, Baringo, Samburu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu and Nakuru Counties.
The warning comes as the...
Turkwel dam likely to spill over in the next two months
The Turkwel Dam in West Pokot County is expected to spill over in the next two months following increased water volume due to heavy rainfall witnessed in the area.
Kerio valley Development Authority (KVDA) that...
West Pokot County Assembly resumes sittings amid leadership row
West Pokot County Assembly has resumed its sessions amid a leadership row among the KANU MCAs on the legitimate Majority Leader and Whip.
County Assembly Speaker Catherine Mukenyang says the Assembly held a sitting Tuesday...
County Assembly adjourns amid House leadership row
West Pokot County Assembly was on Thursday evening forced to adjourn for lack of quorum amid an ongoing house leadership row.
Irate MCAs from the majority side frustrated the efforts of the Speaker to conduct house...
Three dead after floods sweep through West Pokot
Three people are feared dead and more than a dozen others are missing after flash floods swept through Chesogon along the West Pokot-Elgeyo Marakwet border.
Elgeyo Marakwet County Commissioner Ahmed Omar says among those missing...
Act on those circulating misleading information, DCI urged
West Pokot Governor, Prof. John Lonyang’apuo, has called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to clamp down on those misrepresenting facts on the Coronavirus using social media and other outlets.
Prof. Lonyang’apuo said this...
Tegla Loroupe launches environmental conservation programme
Peace Ambassador Dr. Tegla Loroupe has embarked on an environmental conservation programme of planting of bamboo seeds along water catchment areas and highlands.
Ambassador Loroupe said that the disaster that occurred late last year in...
