County Government partner with FGCK to improve health outcomes at Natoot Farm
Lodwar – April 2, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Chief Officer for Medical Services in a courtesy call with the Full Gospel Churches of Kenya (FGCK) – Turkana and Brighthope International called for collaboration to improve health outcomes in Natoot Farm. The delegation was led by Bishop Francis Namuya and Victor Juma, Community […]
Turkana Eye Camp restores sight to over 60 patients in Lokori
Lokori – April 2, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Ayanae Apukae, a 75-year-old grandmother, arrived at the Lokori eye medical camp totally blind in one eye and partially in the other, walking behind her granddaughter, who was leading her. She was filled with mixed emotions—fear and hope. Fear because the myth in her village […]
Kakuma Municipality unveils new waste management project
Kakuma – April 1, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Kakuma Municipality has unveiled a new waste management project that allows for segregation of waste at source, easy collection, and proper disposal at the dumping sites, after one year of learning where the initiative was jointly implemented with VNG International as a demonstration project. The […]
County validates findings on human resource management system and compliance
Lodwar, April 2, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government in collaboration with National Government through the Kenya Devolution Support Program (KDSP) II, will acquire additional infrastructural support in order to enhance financial sustainability and compliance on Human Resource Information System (HRIS). Through World Bank Grant Funding, the Department of Public Service, Administration and […]
Turkana partners with top researchers to boost climate change resilience
Lodwar, April 1st 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) County Government through the Directorate of Climate Change is partnering with researchers from three leading universities to roll out a climate information system aimed at assisting local communities better prepare for drought, floods and erratic weather patterns. This was revealed at a meeting in which the […]
County delivers Sh6M certified seeds for farmers, ahead of launch next week
Lodwar, March 31, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has received a total consignment of 5,1269 metric tonnes of assorted certified seeds to Turkana irrigation farmers, following the onset of rainy season for timely planting. The seeds worth Sh6 million was delivered by Kenya Seed Company to the County Government after the […]
County, NCPWD review on Inclusive Planning and Service Delivery in Turkana
Lodwar, 31st March, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) held a review meeting on the Turkana County Age and Disability Coordination Forum to strengthen inclusive planning and service delivery. With the support from the Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization, (TUPADO) the meeting aimed to […]
County Receives Sh6 Million Certified Seeds to Boost Rain-Fed Farming
Lodwar, March 31, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has received 51.269 metric tonnes of assorted certified seeds from the Kenya Seed Company to support irrigation and rain-fed farmers following the onset of the rainy season. The seeds, valued at Sh6 million, was delivered by Kenya Seed Company after a request placed […]
Over 30,000 children reached as ACCEPT Project concludes in Turkana
Lodwar – March 31, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, in partnership with Save the Children International through Turkana Christian Development Mission (TCDM), convened a closeout meeting for the Accelerating Access and Availability of Enhanced Life-Saving Prevention and Treatment Services for Childhood Illnesses and Malnutrition (ACCEPT) project. The three-year initiative was implemented […]
County Aligns Energy Plan with New National Regulations
Lodwar, Mar 30, 2026.(Public Communication and Media Relations). Turkana County has begun aligning its energy strategy with the Energy (Integrated National Energy Plan) Regulations, 2025, following a sensitisation forum led by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The regulations provide a 20-year rolling framework for Kenya’s energy sector and require closer coordination between national […]