Lodwar, 20th January 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has signed the Turkana County Finance Bill and the Turkana County Biashara Fund Bill into law.

The Finance Act allows the County Government to set or adjust fees, charges, licences, permits, rents, and rates for services it provides.

The Biashara Fund Act establishes the Biashara Fund, which offers affordable and competitive credit to traders in Turkana. The fund also supports business growth and promotes self-reliance among micro-entrepreneurs.

Leader of Majority Stephen Edukon (Turkwel), Minority Whip Vincent Ekipor (Lokichoggio), Chairman of the Budget and Appropriation Committee Patrick Napion (Kaeris) and Chairman of the Finance, Planning, Trade and ICT committee Michael Ewoi (Lapur) witnessed the signing.

Governor Lomorukai thanked the County Assembly for fast-tracking the bills and supporting the County Executive’s development agenda for Turkana residents.