Kalokol Water Supply Phase II begins after Loyoro site handover
Loyoro, April 30, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has officially handed over the Kalokol Water Supply Project Phase II site to the contractor, in a move set to boost water access across the Loyoro–Kalokol catchment. The exercise was conducted at Loyoro, where a 200m³ elevated steel tank already exists as part of […]
County hands over contract certificate for Kambi Mpya-Canaan road
Lodwar – April 30, 2026 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Residents of Sapcone area, Kanamkemer Ward are set to benefit from a new road after County Government handed over the site to a contractor to kick off the project. The area suffered from the recent heavy rains that swept off the road network causing damages […]
County wraps up public participation on FY 2026/27 budget
The County Department of Economic Planning has concluded a two-day public participation exercise held across eleven sub-counties. County Chief Officer for Economic Planning Ekaale led the forums in Kakuma and Lokichoggio where members of the public gave their views on the proposed FY 2026/27 budget, amounting to KSh 16,586,167,301. He stated that public participation plays […]
County engages Faith-Based Organizations to strengthen coordinated development
Lodwar, 29th April, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government through the Department of Resource Mobilisation, Partnerships and Donor Coordination (RMPDC) convened a Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) workshop, bringing together more than 20 faith-based organizations operating across Turkana County to align their interventions with the County’s development agenda. Supported by SAPCONE, the workshop aimed […]
Kakuma Municioality conducts service delivery dialogue
Kakuma, April 29, 2026 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Kakuma Municipality, in collaboration with VNG International, held a Service Delivery Dialogue aimed at strengthening effective service provision and improving collaboration among key stakeholders. The forum brought together county officials, municipal leadership, and development partners to deliberate on strategies for enhancing service delivery within Kakuma Municipality […]
SCORE II Project in Turkana ‘On Track,’ Preliminary Review Shows
Lodwar, April 29, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A preliminary review of the second phase of the SCORE II project in Turkana indicates implementation is on track, with notable progress recorded across water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions The four-day joint review was conducted by the County and the funding partner, Korea International Cooperation […]
Chief Maraka, Ekwang’a hold meeting with project team after leadership changes
Lodwar, April 29, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) Days after taking office, County Project Coordinator, Michael Ekwanga, joined Chief Officer for Agriculture and Land Reclamation, David Maraka in a meeting with the Drought Resilience Programme of Northern Kenya (DRPNK) team to review ongoing programmes in Turkana. Chief Maraka welcomed the new CPC to the team […]
Handover completed projects, Lokichoggio residents tell government officials
Lokichoggio, April 28, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) Lokichoggio residents who attended the budget public participation forum have urged the county government to ensure all the completed projects across the sub-county have been handed over to the community. They argued the expected benefits of these projects have been lost. In addition to this, residents highlighted […]
KOICA, UNICEF begin review of ongoing Ksh 900 million WASH program in Turkana
Lodwar, April 27, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A joint delegation from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has begun a four-day visit to evaluate ongoing projects under the second phase of the SCORE program in Turkana. Deputy County Secretary for Administration Joseph Nyanga and Chief Officers […]
County Government, Kenya Red Cross align on HIV response amid rising infections
Lodwar – April 27, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation hosted a delegation from the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) on a two-day learning visit aimed at strengthening collaboration on HIV prevention, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Turkana County. The delegation, led by Rukia […]