County Government partner with FGCK to improve health outcomes at Natoot Farm
Lodwar – April 2, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Chief Officer for Medical Services in a courtesy call with the Full Gospel Churches of Kenya (FGCK) – Turkana and Brighthope International called for collaboration to improve health outcomes in Natoot Farm. The delegation was led by Bishop Francis Namuya and Victor Juma, Community […]
Turkana Eye Camp restores sight to over 60 patients in Lokori
Lokori – April 2, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Ayanae Apukae, a 75-year-old grandmother, arrived at the Lokori eye medical camp totally blind in one eye and partially in the other, walking behind her granddaughter, who was leading her. She was filled with mixed emotions—fear and hope. Fear because the myth in her village […]
Kakuma Municipality unveils new waste management project
Kakuma – April 1, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Kakuma Municipality has unveiled a new waste management project that allows for segregation of waste at source, easy collection, and proper disposal at the dumping sites, after one year of learning where the initiative was jointly implemented with VNG International as a demonstration project. The […]
County delivers Sh6M certified seeds for farmers, ahead of launch next week
Lodwar, March 31, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has received a total consignment of 5,1269 metric tonnes of assorted certified seeds to Turkana irrigation farmers, following the onset of rainy season for timely planting. The seeds worth Sh6 million was delivered by Kenya Seed Company to the County Government after the […]
County, NCPWD review on Inclusive Planning and Service Delivery in Turkana
Lodwar, 31st March, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) held a review meeting on the Turkana County Age and Disability Coordination Forum to strengthen inclusive planning and service delivery. With the support from the Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization, (TUPADO) the meeting aimed to […]
County Receives Sh6 Million Certified Seeds to Boost Rain-Fed Farming
Lodwar, March 31, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has received 51.269 metric tonnes of assorted certified seeds from the Kenya Seed Company to support irrigation and rain-fed farmers following the onset of the rainy season. The seeds, valued at Sh6 million, was delivered by Kenya Seed Company after a request placed […]
Over 30,000 children reached as ACCEPT Project concludes in Turkana
Lodwar – March 31, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, in partnership with Save the Children International through Turkana Christian Development Mission (TCDM), convened a closeout meeting for the Accelerating Access and Availability of Enhanced Life-Saving Prevention and Treatment Services for Childhood Illnesses and Malnutrition (ACCEPT) project. The three-year initiative was implemented […]
County Aligns Energy Plan with New National Regulations
Lodwar, Mar 30, 2026.(Public Communication and Media Relations). Turkana County has begun aligning its energy strategy with the Energy (Integrated National Energy Plan) Regulations, 2025, following a sensitisation forum led by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The regulations provide a 20-year rolling framework for Kenya’s energy sector and require closer coordination between national […]
Puch Community Health Unit shines as the best nationally
Lodwar – March 30, 2026 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County celebrates the recognition of Puch Community Health Unit from Lokiriama Sub-County, as the best-performing in the country this past week. The announcement was made during the weekly national Community Health Promoters (CHP) Assembly convened by Mary Muthoni Muriuki, the Principal Secretary, State Department […]
Food Systems Project Strengthens SACCO Capacity on Inclusion Grant Proposal Development
Lodwar, March 27,2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) More than 100 representatives from Savings and Credit Cooperatives(SACCOs), Farmer Producer Organizations and Community Driven Development Committees across Turkana County have completed a three day workshop focused on developing inclusion grant proposals. The training under the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) aimed to strengthen the capacity of local […]