Caption for the landscape image: Irony of 'dark' villages sitting next to Turkwel power station Monday, June 10, 2024 Scroll down to read the article Residents of Riting village in Turkwel area, West Pokot County in this picture taken on May 4, 2024. Photo credit: Oscar Kakai | Nation Media Group By Oscar Kakai Correspondent Nation Media Group Summary Article Related What you need to know: The mud structures in the village paint a picture of a forgotten community.The power plant was commissioned by the late President Daniel Arap Moi. Every day when the sun sets, Riting village along the shores of Lake Turkwel is engulfed in total darkness. All activities cease as the villagers make haste to get home before darkness sets in. PREMIUM Irony of solar plants denying Kenyans cheaper power Cheap power from Turkwel displaced by more expensive solar-generated electricity. PREMIUM West Pokot residents in panic as Turkwel Dam water levels rise Kerio Valley Development Authority has assured the residents that there is no cause for alarm. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Hospital sued after twins born at 27 weeks, one dies, one loses his vision PREMIUM Court strikes out junior school teachers’ bid to break away from Kuppet, Knut PREMIUM Why Uhuru skipped Raila’s anniversary event PREMIUM Fires await Gachagua on return from US trip Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Court exposes officials in failed bid to seize Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Officials are accused of acting on instructions from powerful individuals. Ruto on New KCC: Let farmers run it The government has injected Sh8 billion into New KCC over the past three years. PREMIUM Hospital sued after twins born at 27 weeks, one dies, one loses his vision Father sued the hospital alleging that doctors failed to conduct mandatory screenings.
PREMIUM Irony of solar plants denying Kenyans cheaper power Cheap power from Turkwel displaced by more expensive solar-generated electricity.
PREMIUM West Pokot residents in panic as Turkwel Dam water levels rise Kerio Valley Development Authority has assured the residents that there is no cause for alarm.
PREMIUM Court exposes officials in failed bid to seize Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Officials are accused of acting on instructions from powerful individuals.
Ruto on New KCC: Let farmers run it The government has injected Sh8 billion into New KCC over the past three years.
PREMIUM Hospital sued after twins born at 27 weeks, one dies, one loses his vision Father sued the hospital alleging that doctors failed to conduct mandatory screenings.
