County forms final cross-border committees, a milestone in disease preparedness
Kibish–Turkana North – February 14, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has formed the final two Cross-Border Committees in Kibish and Turkana North sub-counties, bringing the total to six fully operational committees along the Turkana border. This initiative aims to strengthen community preparedness for zoonotic and priority diseases in Turkana, including pandemics, […]
County reviews, strengthens cross-border health preparedness in Kibish, Turkana North sub-counties
Kibish – February 14, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, through the Department of Health and Medical Services, has concluded a five-day Joint Support Supervision (JSS) exercise in Kibish and Turkana North sub-counties to reinforce cross-border health preparedness.Supported by the International Rescue Committee’s Core Group Partners’ Project (CGPP), the multi-sectoral team visited […]
Turkana to Host Major Economic Inclusion Trade Fair at Ekalees Cultural Centre
Lodwar, February 13th 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government in partnership with BOMA Project and Smart Regional Consultants, will host a trade fair on 17th February 2026 at the Ekalees Cultural Centre. The event, under the Kuza Jamii II Program, aims to promote economic inclusion and strengthen local enterprises across the county. […]
County, Partners Review Community Scorecard Tool to Improve Service Delivery
Lodwar, February 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, through the Directorate of Partnerships, conducted a stakeholders’ meeting to review the Integrated Community Scorecard (ICSC) assessment tool aimed at assessing and improving community satisfaction with service delivery in Kakuma, Lopur, Kalobeyei, and Letea wards in Turkana West Sub-County. Supported by Plan International and […]
Align funding with County priorities, DG Erus tells partners
Lodwar, February 10, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has urged development partners to align their funding with the County’s identified economic value chains, saying targeted investment would accelerate transition from donor dependence to long-term self-reliance. Speaking during a consultative meeting with United States Government- Office of Foreign Assistance (USG-OFA), […]
Food Systems Project Team Gets Training on E-Voucher Vaccination System in Turkana
Lodwar, February 10, 2026.(Public Communication and Media Relations) The Project technical animal health team has been trained to support the Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) vaccination campaign, by utilizing the innovative E-voucher system. The system training aims to improve livestock health and productivity throughout Turkana County. The two-day training, organized by the Food System Resilience […]
County responds after fire destroys Nachuchukait village
Lokichoggio sub County, February, 9th 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Nachuchukait Village in Lokichoggio has been hit by two consecutive fire incidents within three days, resulting in widespread destruction of homes and household property and leaving dozens of families homeless and highly vulnerable. In response, County Government through Directorate of Disaster and Risk Management, […]
Empowering Women Fisherfolk: TUPADO partners with County to donate gear to Lowareng’ak Fishing Groups
Lowareng’ak February 9, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Women fisherfolk in the targeted six fishing groups in Lowareng’ak community have been economically empowered, following the donation of fishing gear by Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization (TUPADO) and Danish Church Aid (DCA) in partnership with the County Government of Turkana, through European Union funded SPREAD Project. […]
County Backs Refugee Youth as They Launch “Regenerate Kakuma” sports complex initiative
Kakuma, February 8, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus on Saturday presided over the launch of “Regenerate Kakuma,” a refugee-led sports complex initiative aimed at serving both host and refugee communities while supporting the implementation of the Shirika Plan. Speaking during the launch at the proposed project site where he […]
County moves to operationalize Local Content Act
Kakuma, February 7, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has intensified efforts to operationalize the Local Content Act of 2024, with a multi-agency technical team working to finalize the Local Content General Regulations, 2026 before the end of the current financial year. Officers from the Office of the County Attorney, the County […]