County pledges to sustain development gains as Concern Worldwide exits Turkana
Lodwar, June 10, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining gains achieved through its partnership with Concern Worldwide, as the organization officially concludes nearly eight years of programming in Turkana. Speaking during the program close-out, County Chief Officer for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Peter Ekaru acknowledged the impact […]
County Government, GIZ reaffirms commitment to governance reforms
Lodwar, June 10, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Secretary, Dr. Amb. Richard Ekai, hosted a delegation from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on a courtesy call to the County Government to discuss ongoing collaboration aimed at strengthening governance, public financial management, and institutional capacity. The meeting provided an opportunity for […]
County Government steps in to sustain operations of LCRH oxygen plant
Lodwar – June 10, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation Services through the Directorate of Specialised and Referral Services, will now assume responsibility for servicing the Oxygen Plant at Lodwar County Referral Hospital (LCRH), following the official completion of the maintenance contract by CHEMONICS/ Jhpiego. CHEMONICS/JPIEGO has been responsible […]
New Interns to join Turkana Companies to improve service delivery
Lodwar, June 10, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) The Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HOAGW4RP) will this month deploy 20 new interns to enhance water governance and sustainability in all the sub-counties countywide. This move comes after HOAGW4RP has concluded a two-day interview exercise for internship positions aimed at intensifying efforts of improving […]
Kakuma Municipal Manager Sets E-service System Top of agenda
Kakuma, June 9th, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Kakuma Municipal Manager Eng Benjamin Tukei held his first staff meeting, where he identified formation of a functional website to support service delivery as a top priority. Addressing staff, Tukei urged officers to focus on service delivery, urging them to support the journey towards digitization […]
Routine Road Maintenance Strengthen Accessibility in Turkana South and Aroo Sub Counties
Nakwamoru, June 9th, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Department of Roads has intensified efforts to improve road infrastructure in Turkana South and Aroo Sub Counties through ongoing maintenance works and the completion of key road projects aimed at enhancing accessibility, security, and economic activities. Routine maintenance is currently underway on the 13-kilometre […]
County health facilities to receive Biometric devices to strengthen Taifa Care rollout
Lodwar – June 8, 2026 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation Services has received biometric registration and authentication devices for 167 Level II health facilities across all 11 sub-counties, marking a key milestone in the transition to Taifa Care and supporting Social Health Authority (SHA) claims processing. The initiative, supported […]
Turkana free eye medical camps restoring sight, transforming lives
Kainuk – June 5, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) In the remote villages of Turkana South, where access to specialized healthcare for out-of-reach populations has been a challenge, two fathers separated by over 120 kilometers share a remarkable story of resilience, hope, and restored sight. For nearly two years, 50-year-old Iwecho Kiricho from Lomerimudang […]
Turkana West Health Promoters receive training to transform everyday materials into early learning tools
Kakuma – June 5, 2026 (Public Communications and Media Relations) At least 83 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and sub-recipients of the Tucheze Tustawi project from Turkana West, including the Kalobeyei Initiative for Better Life and ACME organization, have been trained on developing play items and learning materials aimed at creating safe, stimulating environments for children […]
Stakeholders Call for Climate Action as Turkana Celebrates World Environment Day
Lodwar Diocese, 5th June 2026 (Public Communication/Public Relations) Turkana County today joined the global community in commemorating World Environment Day, reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development. The celebrations, held at the Lodwar Cathedral Catholic Church, brought together government officials, environmental stakeholders, development partners, and members of the public to reflect […]