County wraps up public participation on FY 2026/27 budget
The County Department of Economic Planning has concluded a two-day public participation exercise held across eleven sub-counties. County Chief Officer for Economic Planning Ekaale led the forums in Kakuma and Lokichoggio where members of the public gave their views on the proposed FY 2026/27 budget, amounting to KSh 16,586,167,301. He stated that public participation plays […]
SCORE II Project in Turkana ‘On Track,’ Preliminary Review Shows
Lodwar, April 29, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A preliminary review of the second phase of the SCORE II project in Turkana indicates implementation is on track, with notable progress recorded across water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions The four-day joint review was conducted by the County and the funding partner, Korea International Cooperation […]
Chief Maraka, Ekwang’a hold meeting with project team after leadership changes
Lodwar, April 29, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) Days after taking office, County Project Coordinator, Michael Ekwanga, joined Chief Officer for Agriculture and Land Reclamation, David Maraka in a meeting with the Drought Resilience Programme of Northern Kenya (DRPNK) team to review ongoing programmes in Turkana. Chief Maraka welcomed the new CPC to the team […]
Handover completed projects, Lokichoggio residents tell government officials
Lokichoggio, April 28, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) Lokichoggio residents who attended the budget public participation forum have urged the county government to ensure all the completed projects across the sub-county have been handed over to the community. They argued the expected benefits of these projects have been lost. In addition to this, residents highlighted […]
KOICA, UNICEF begin review of ongoing Ksh 900 million WASH program in Turkana
Lodwar, April 27, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A joint delegation from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has begun a four-day visit to evaluate ongoing projects under the second phase of the SCORE program in Turkana. Deputy County Secretary for Administration Joseph Nyanga and Chief Officers […]
County Government, Kenya Red Cross align on HIV response amid rising infections
Lodwar – April 27, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation hosted a delegation from the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) on a two-day learning visit aimed at strengthening collaboration on HIV prevention, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Turkana County. The delegation, led by Rukia […]
Turkana Central residents push for completion of stalled projects in 2026–2027 Budget
Lodwar – April 27, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Residents of Turkana Central have concluded a public review of the proposed 2026–2027 Financial Year budget, with strong calls for the county government to prioritise stalled projects over launching new ones. During the forum, approximately 250 residents participated in a page-by-page review of the budget […]
Kakuma residents demand increased water, health funding at county budget talks
Kakuma Multipurpose Hall, April 27, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) Over 300 residents of Kakuma, the host and refugee communities have on Monday demanded bigger budgets for water and health sectors, calling them critical for the people of Turkana. They spoke at a budget public hearing for FY’2026/2027, where residents, civil society organizations, special interest […]
County concludes Medical Laboratory Week with countywide blood donation drive
Lodwar – April 24, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana has today concluded the Medical Laboratory Week, with a blood donation drive at Lodwar County and Referral Hospital as the climax event. The event brought together laboratory healthcare stakeholders in a vibrant celebration that recognized the critical role of medical laboratory professionals in healthcare […]
County Prioritizes Strong Institutions to Improve Water Service Delivery
Lodwar April 23, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutions responsible for water service delivery as a key step towards improving access and availability of water services.The commitment was highlighted during a capacity-building engagement held in Lodwar. The three-day activity was organized by Horn of Africa Groundwater […]