Turkana Water Sector to benefit from JICA’s ksh 520 million investment
Lodwar, February 23rd, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana water sector is set to benefit from 4.1 Million US Dollar (about ksh 520 million) boost from the Government of Japan towards the Turkana Water Infrastructure Improvement Project (TWIIP) targeting host and refugee population in Lodwar and Kakuma Municipalities. The funding will be channeled through […]
Turkana East Farmers push for County Government to buy local Morulem Sorghum Porridge for ECDE Centres
Lodwar, 20th February, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana East Farmers through Morulem Irrigation Scheme Cooperative Society, have asked the County Government to buy Morulem Ikosi Sorghum Porridge for the Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Centres spread across the County, stating that this is a ready market for their produce, instead of buying from […]
Lorugum Instructor showcases wooden extension cable innovation during the Farmers Field Day
Lodwar, 20th February, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Robert Eseye, an Instructor with Lorugum Vocational Training Centre (LVTC), Loima Sub-county, grabbed a rare opportunity to showcase his innovation of an extension cable made of wood during the first Farmers Field Day at Ekalees Cultural Centre, Lodwar. Eseye, who is also a member of Lorugum […]
Food Resilience Project Completes Agriprenuers Digital Training Program to Enhance Agricultural Extension Services
Lodwar, February 20, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A total of 210 agripreneurs have successfully completed a digital training program aimed at empowering them to offer last mile extension and market access services to farmers across Turkana. The final group of participants were drawn from Kibish, Turkana North, Turkana West, and Lokichoggio sub-counties. The […]
County forms Project Coordination Team for Municipality’s World Bank Funding
Lodwar, February 20th, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) County Government has taken steps towards unlocking World Bank funding for Lodwar and Kakuma following the formation of a committee to oversee projects under the Urban Development Grants (UDGs). The committee, known as the County Projects Coordination Team (CPTC), includes representatives from Water, Roads, Energy, and […]
CDCs tap Into AI training to Advance Digital Entrepreneurship
Lodwar, February, 19th, 2026 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Community Digital Champions (CDCs) are advancing their AI (Artificial Intelligence) skills following an induction meeting designed to strengthen digital entrepreneurship and deepen community impact across the county. Held under the Enhancing Digital Access and Community Resilience (EDACR) programme, supported by the UK’s Digital Access Programme (DAP) […]
Kakuma Aridzone Primary School to Host Universal Service Fund Communication Mast
Kakuma-February 19th , 2025(Public Communication and Media Relations) The Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK), in partnership with Pan Africa Network Group and the Turkana County Government, has commenced the implementation of a Universal Service Fund (USF) communication infrastructure project at Kakuma Aridzone Primary School. The project entails the construction of a communication mast within the […]
Strengthening preparedness for Marburg Virus and other hemorrhagic fevers in Turkana
Lodwar – February 18, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government is conducting an ongoing capacity-building training for at least 60 healthcare workers, community health officers, security officer, and administrative Chiefs from Turkana West, North, Kibish, Lokichoggio, Loima, and Lokiriama sub-counties to enhance preparedness for Marburg Virus Disease and other viral hemorrhagic fevers. […]
County Government, Kenya Red Cross offer relief to over 2000 drought-affected-families
Nakukulas – February 17, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government supported by the Kenya Red Cross Society and the Danish Red Cross has concluded a week-long exercise registering 2000 families affected by drought for a cash transfer program to boost food security. The initiative also delivered food aid to 10 schools in […]
County Government validates 2026 Workplan under sustainable development program
Lodwar – February 17, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government is making strides towards more inclusive and accountable governance with the validation of a workplan that focuses on institutionalizing coordination and improving collaboration between county actors and development partners. The workplan, was jointly validated by the County Executive and County Assembly with […]