14/08/2026
Hon. Dr. John Ariko Namoit
Today, I spent time with our people in the kraals of Lomunyenkirion, Logum and Lokwar/Nakuse in Lobokat and Kaputir. Away from the offices and town centres, I sat with pastoral families, listened to their experiences and heard firsthand the challenges they are facing, especially because of the drought.
I also took time to remind our people of what the Turkana South NG-CDF and the National Government have been able to deliver in these areas.
In Lobokat Ward, we have an elevated steel water tank at Lomunyenkirion, a water pan at Locher Eseskon, security roads from Kakong’u to Nariamao, two drifts along the Kakong’u–Lokwamosing road and a number of NG-CDF projects implemented over the last four years.
In Kaputir Ward, we have the Vent Bridge along River Turkwel connecting Kaputir Junction to Nakwamoru, the Kaputir–Loyapat security road, the planned repair of Lokwar/Nakuse Primary School under FY 2026/27, as well as other NG-CDF projects delivered over the past four years.
But as I spoke to the people, one thing was very clear: development means little if our people do not feel safe.
I raised concern about reports of the Special Operations Group (SOG) harassing innocent people in our towns while the actual bandits continue to hide in the mountains of Loritit, Kailongkol and Kadeng’oi. Our people should not be made victims twice—first by banditry and then by a security response that targets the wrong people. We need a focused and intelligence-led approach that goes after the criminals.
The drought has also placed a heavy burden on our pastoral families. Seeing the situation firsthand reminded me that sometimes leadership is simply about showing up when people need you most.
I therefore distributed rice and beans to families in the kraals of Lomunyenkirion and Lokwar/Nakuse as part of the measures my leadership has put in place to support pastoral communities and kraals across Aroo and Turkana South during this difficult season.
