County Government, IRC team up to boost disease surveillance in two cross-border sub-counties
Lokiriama, Turkana West – June 17, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, in partnership with the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) Core Group Partners Project (CGPP), has kicked off an eight-day Joint Support Supervision (JSS) across 10 cross-border health facilities and their attached communities in Lokiriama and Turkana West sub-counties. The activity is […]
Horn of Africa Groundwater Project Inducts 20 Water Governance Interns
Lodwar, June 17, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) The Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP) has inducted 20 Water Governance Interns to strengthen their capacity in the water sector and promote sustainable water resource management. The induction programme prepares the interns for placement within water service institutions, where they will gain hands-on experience […]
Kalokok–Lororonyit Road Project Passes Final Inspection in Kibish
Kibish, 16th June 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Department of Roads has successfully conducted the final inspection of the 20 Kilometres Kalokok–Lororonyit Road project in Koyasa, Kibish Ward, marking a key milestone in efforts to improve connectivity within the area. The inspection brought together the project engineer, contractor, monitoring and evaluation officers, procurement […]
County Government partners with Ambulex to boost emergency medical response
Lodwar – June 16, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has begun an emergency care and response partnership with Ambulex Solutions aimed at strengthening emergency medical care and response across the county.The collaboration was announced during a courtesy call on the Chief Officer for Medical Services, Dr. Gilchrist Lokoel, by a delegation […]
County receives crucial life-saving health equipment and supplies in AMREF partnership
Lodwar – June 15, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation Services has today received a variety of Maternal and Neonatal Child Health (MNCH) equipment and life-saving health commodities from AMREF Health Africa’s Imarisha Jamii Project, underscoring the growing partnerships supporting service delivery in the county. The consignment included five […]
Land verification exercise clears way for Horn of Africa Groundwater Project in Turkana
Lodwar – June 15, 2026(Public communication and media Relations) The National Land Commission (NLC), working jointly with the County Government of Turkana and the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP), has completed a critical land verification exercise aimed at securing sites for the implementation of water infrastructure projects across Turkana. The exercise seeks […]
Kapelibok Community, Mining Firm Hold Dialogue to Strengthen Partnership
Kaputir, 15th June 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Department of Mining today witnessed a public engagement meeting at Kapelibok Village in Kaputir Ward between local residents and Suleha Company Limited. The meeting provided a platform for the community and the company to discuss their partnership, address concerns, and explore ways of enhancing […]
Turkana Central residents take a step closer to formal land ownership
Lodwar – June 12, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government in collaboration with the State Department for Lands and Physical Planning, and the National Land Commission (NLC), conducted community sensitisation and public participation forums across Turkana Central. These include Naotin, Kakwanywa, Loturerei, Kawalese, Napetet, Nakwamekwi, Kanamkemer and Nawoitorong villages to gather public […]
County Government clears Locher-Ekuyen Dispensary for immediate use
Lokiriama – June 12, 2026 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health and Sanitation Services, Dr. Esekon Joseph Epem, assessed the operational readiness of the newly constructed Locherekuyen Dispensary. This was during his service delivery supervision in Lokiriama Sub-County. Following the assessment, Dr. Epem authorised the immediate relocation of […]
Water users committees to handle grievances and social safeguards
Lodwar – June 12, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP) has concluded a county-wide training aimed at strengthening the capacity of community water users. This is geared towards addressing grievances, prevent gender-based violence, and promote the safe and inclusive implementation of water projects. A total of […]