Turkana Oil: A Curse or A Blessing?

By Kablit Kiu Sam, The Turkana Oil issue as become a thorn in the flesh for some people. The discovery of this Oil is not seen anymore as a blessing but rather as a problem that is pre-occupying our minds every time, it is the dominating talk in social media and on streets, the recurring … Continue reading Turkana Oil: A Curse or A Blessing?

A Commentary on “Wind Power in Turkana? You Are Dreaming” Article

By Stakwel Yurenimo, With reference to the comment by my learned From Turkana, Samuel Kablit, I want to thank him for bringing the Turkana Communities woes to light in respect of the huge resources that the North of Kenya has to offer to both Turkana, samburu and marsabit counties. I am a Samburu from south … Continue reading A Commentary on “Wind Power in Turkana? You Are Dreaming” Article

Pokot-Turkana Land’s Court Case

By Rodney Emase, I pity myself when I will be waking every morning to read in papers that the Pokots are claiming that where I am staying is their land. That from Kainuk to Kalokol is their ancestral land and that we Turkanas should be living at the other side of the Lake Turkana. They … Continue reading Pokot-Turkana Land’s Court Case

Wind Power in Turkana? You Are Dreaming

By Samuel Kablit, I write this with a lot of pain in my heart, knowing that marginalization is still part of us Turkana people. We have never been recognized as part of Kenyans who give tax just like any other Kenyan, who host refugees in Kakuma; and the world only know that “Kenya” is hosting … Continue reading Wind Power in Turkana? You Are Dreaming

When Enemies Come Knocking At Our Doors: A Response to Ekal Imana and Sarah Cassel

To Sarah: That you got abrasively agitated as your response implies after reading my response is shocking since I took unbearable pains to pick the softest and kindest words in my argument. I will imagine your reaction was the other way round though. That you got excited in a pleasant way after reading my response … Continue reading When Enemies Come Knocking At Our Doors: A Response to Ekal Imana and Sarah Cassel