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 Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud PREMIUM The Coast question: Who will inherit Raila’s loyal base? 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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
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PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
