Popular Kenyan musician Esther Akoth popularly known as Akothee on Monday launched a humanitarian foundation in Turkana.

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The self proclaimed president of single mothers took to social media to update her fans on the new project.

Akothee also disclosed how Turkana has been placed in the global map courtesy of her travelling agency.

"The grand opening of @akotheefoundation TURKANA branch, I am in tears because the clients I have just picked up from the airport asked me , "How is Turkana?, and I said how do you know Turkana? They said, we have friends who follow you in Italy, they said you have a project in Turkana, and so they recommended your company," she posted.

Madam boss also disclosed that more tourists are likely to visit the area thanks to her agency's proper traveling arrangements.

"My clients have requested that I change their itinerary so they visit Turkana too see God, God it's only you," she added.

The controversial singer is widely known for her philanthropic deeds. In March this year, Akothee donated food, water among other basics needs to residents of Turkana after a prolonged drought that caused unbearable hunger.

The foundation will help cater for the needy and hunger stricken communities in the county and its environs.