SEVEN VILLAGES IN LORUTH ACHIEVE OPEN DEFECATION FREE STATUS UNDERSCORE II PROJECT
Loruth, Kibish– August 27, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government in partnership with UNICEF Kenya and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), have today celebrated the certification of seven villages in Loruth, Kaikor/Kaaleng Ward, Kibish Sub-County as Open Defecation Free (ODF). The certified villages — Akoros, Natomean, Emunyen A, Emunyen B, Kotome, […]
NEW CONSIGNMENT OF DRUGS AT LCRH TO LAST SIX MONTHS
Lodwar- August 13, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Lodwar County Referral Hospital (LCRH) board of trustees has confirmed receipt of a new consignment of essential medicines worth Kshs 29 million that will last the facility the next six months. Nancy Kinyonge, the Director and acting CEO at LCRH, confirmed they have received essential […]
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD ACTS TO END STAFF STAGNATION
Lodwar- August 12, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Turkana County Public Service Board has begun reviewing staff for suitability to fill higher positions on a promotional basis. The move, is a strategy to end years of career stagnation among county employees. By prioritizing internal promotions, the TCPSB strengthens workforce capacity to meet the […]
TURKANA TAPS CLIMATE RESEARCH TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH SYSTEMS
Lodwar- August 7, 20 25 (Public Communication and Media Relations) In a step toward building climate-resilient healthcare systems, the county government has been acquainted with two research projects aimed at transforming how health facilities respond to increasing climate shocks and health service demands in the region. The studies—Africa’s First Referral Hospitals, Innovation and Care (AFRHiCARE) […]
BREASTFEEDING WEEK: TURKANA URGES COLLECTIVE ACTION FOR IMPROVED CHILD HEALTH
Lodwar- August 7, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana today joined the global community in marking World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated annually from August 1st to 7th, to spotlight breastfeeding as a powerful tool for lifelong health, development, and equity. This year’s theme, “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems,” calls for […]
SOLAR TECH POWERS VACCINE ACCESS IN TURKANA
Lodwar- August 6, 2025.(Public Communication and Media Relations) Following the successful launch of the Vaccibox in June 2025 and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the County Government and Drop Access, a stakeholder forum was held in Lodwar to officially introduce the innovation to development partners and local stakeholders. The Vaccibox—a solar-powered, […]
LIFE SKILLS PROJECT ROLLS OUT FOR 80 SCHOOLS COUNTYWIDE
Lodwar- August 6, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Children on the Margin, Life Skills and Values Project has been launched to equip learners in 80 schools with essential life skills and values. The project, a collaboration between the County Government and UNICEF, targets children with essential life skills to build personal development, resilience, […]
OVER 170 HOUSEHOLDS BENEFIT FROM RESTOCKING EXERCISE IN AROO SUB-COUNTY
Katilu|Lokapel, April 18, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Over 170 targeted households in both Katilu and Lokapel villages did not hide their excitement after the County Government distributed 856 shoats in Aroo Sub-county. Each household received five goats. This was geared towards restoring them back to the position they were before the adversaries of […]
COUNTY MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION FORUM DISCUSSES WASH PROGRESS
Lodwar- January 17, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Directorates of Public Health and Water Services, in partnership with Turkana Pastoralists Development Organization (TUPADO), convened Water, Sanitation and Hygiene partners to discuss progress and address existing gaps. The WASH Coordination Forum aims at increasing sustainable access to improved water and sanitation services, eliminate open […]
NEW WATER COMPANY SET TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH ITS EMPLOYEES
Lodwar – 17th April 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Employees of the Turkana Urban Water and Sewerage Company (TUWASCO) are set to sign new contracts under the recently established water utility, ensuring the continued delivery of water services to Lodwar Municipality. A total of eighty-six employees have transitioned from the now-defunct Lodwar Water and […]