COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMPLETES REHABILITATION AND EXPANSION OF KATILU IRRIGATION SCHEME
Katilu, March 12, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Government, through the Department of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, has finalised the rehabilitation and expansion of the Katilu Irrigation Scheme, paving the way for enhanced agricultural production by farmers. During an inspection visit to the site, a team led by Chief Officer for Agriculture and […]
ARTISAN MINERS RECEIVE TRAINING FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH
Lodwar, March 8, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Artisan miners in Lolupe and Naduat have participated in a four-day training aimed at enhancing livelihoods through improved operations and safety in the mines. The training, which was supported by Transparency International and Oxfam, resolved at creating a local association constitution which will govern the operations, […]
COUNTY, JICA INTRODUCE “ELEVATED HAND PUMP” TECHNOLOGY TO BOOST WATER ACCESS FOR RURAL POPULATIONS IN TURKANA
Kakuma, March 11, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government in partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have introduced a new technology through which residents in rural areas in Turkana can access piped water that is safe and clean from boreholes equipped with hand pumps. The technology described as “elevated hand […]
NEW MATERNAL HEALTH OPERATIONALISATION KICKS OFF IN TURKANA WEST
Lokichar, March 8, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) County Health Management Team have identified priority activities to operationalise the Danida Transcend Project which aims to improve family health for the host community and refugees in Turkana West Sub- County. The three-year project, being implemented by AMREF Health Africa in Kenya, will focus on Reproductive […]
TURKANA’S FIRST LADY LEADS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATIONS AT LORUGUM
March 8, 2024, Lodwar (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana’s First Lady, Lilian Ekamais, led the County in commemorating International Women’s Day 2024 at Lorugum, an annual event observed globally on March 8th. Accompanied by Turkana’s Women Representative, Cecilia “Ishuu” Ngitit, the First Lady emphasized the importance of a budgeting process that prioritizes women’s inclusion […]
LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT ASSESSES FOOD SECURITY PROJECTS IN TURKANA WEST
March 7, 2024, Lodwar (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Livestock Production Directorate officers and Welthungerhilfe (WHH) representatives have conducted an impact assessment exercise on food security projects in Turkana West Sub- County. The visited projects, funded by Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), and implemented by WHH in partnership with the County Government […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT SEEKS TO FINALISE EXTRACTIVE POLICY
March 6, 2024, Lodwar (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Government has taken a bold step to finalise the extraction policy is aimed at ensuring the sustainable governance of Turkana County’s abundant energy, minerals, and petroleum resources. The Directorates of Minerals and Petroleum will be working in conjunction with Kenya Oil and Gas Working Group […]
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS ON THE RURAL ELECTRIFICATION’S MINI-GRIDS COMMENCES
March 4, 2024, Lokiriama (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Energy, Petroleum, and Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) has begun community engagements at the 12 mini grids located in various sites across the county. The World Bank funded project aims to enhance power connectivity and make a significant stride towards provision […]
COUNTY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM BENEFITS LODWAR STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
March 6th 2024, Lodwar (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government held a one day “Youth Empowerment Program” through which officials met Students’ Associations for discussions on policies and programs designed by the Government to benefit the Youth. The meeting was held today at the Turkana University College in Lodwar. County Executive for […]
DEPUTY GOVERNOR HOSTS WELTHUNGERHILFE REPRESENTATIVES
March 6, 2024, Lodwar (Public Communications and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr John Erus held talks with Welthungerhilfe (WHH) representatives who paid a courtesy call at the County Government Headquarters. In his remarks, DG Dr Erus appreciated WHH Kenya for implementing projects in the county calling on enhanced partnerships across all sectors. “Water access still […]