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 Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools PREMIUM 'Imperfect is not illegal': Why Housing Levy survived court test 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 How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
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PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
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PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
