County trains HR officers on Performance Appraisal System
Lodwar, May 8, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has trained 50 Human Resource officers on the Staff Performance Appraisal System (SPAS) to strengthen their capacity to guide staff in setting service delivery targets. Chief Officer for Administration and Disaster Management Marian Lotieng, said the exercise is part of a wider plan […]
Upgraded 115 Km-roads now open to traffic
Lodwar, May 7, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Two roads totaling 115 kilometers in Aroo and Kibish sub-counties have been officially reopened following upgrades supported by the County Government and the Roads Levy Maintenance Fund (RLMF). The 70km Lorogon-Nakwamoru road in Aroo and the 45km Kaikor-Napak road in Kibish were declared open after a […]
Turkana launches Donkey Digital Hub on World Donkey Day
Lokichar, May 8, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana County marked World Donkey Day 2026 with the launch of the Digital Donkey Knowledge Hub, a platform designed to give donkey owners access to data-driven services on security, health, and care. The Artificial Intelligence-powered platform is linked to a toll-free number for reporting theft, illegal […]
Turkana strengthens Trachoma response ahead of Mass Drug Administration campaign
Lodwar – May 7, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, in collaboration with The Fred Hollows Foundation (FHF), held a two-day Trachoma Microplanning targeting both County and Sub-County Health Management Teams. Participants included Medical Officers of Health (MOHs), eye care coordinators, pharmacists, focal persons, and public health officers from Turkana North, Kibish, […]
Relief to Loturtur Residents as Water Project Nears completion
Loturtur,May 07, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) Residents of Loturtur and Lore Amatet in Kerio Ward, are set to benefit from improved access to clean and safe drinking water following significant progress in the implementation of the Loturtur Rural Water Supply Project under the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP). During an inspection […]
Turkana courts private investor to unlock Aloe Vera value chain
Lodwar, May 6, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana County is courting a private investor to commercialize its abundant aloe vera resources, Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has revealed. Speaking when he hosted an investor seeking to aggregate aloe vera products from Turkana and 17 other counties, Dr. Erus reaffirmed the county’s commitment to […]
New solar mini-grid to boost electricity access in Kakuma area
Lodwar, May 5, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana is set to benefit from a solar mini-grid project designed to generate between 180 and 290 units of electricity, following talks between the County Government and prospective implementer LIFT Community Best Organization. The project, to be stationed at Kakuma, is expected to further expand access […]
County hosts KSG for capacity building engagement
Lodwar, 5th May, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A team of Kenya School of Government (KSG) paid a courtesy call to the County Government marking the beginning of a two-day engagement aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and enhancing staff training across the County. The visit seeks to deepen collaboration between the County and KSG […]
Turkana ECDE coordinators trained on Inclusive Education
Lodwar, May 4, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) More than 30 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) coordinators from sub-county and ward levels in Turkana have completed a five-day training on inclusive education, laying the groundwork for county-wide rollout in all the 500+ ECDE centers. The training was delivered through a joint program by the […]
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 […]