PUBLIC SERVICE MINISTRY DRIVES PROFESSIONAL EFFICIENCY THROUGH PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING TRAINING FOR STAFF
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In a continued effort to enhance accountability and ensure prudent use of resources, Turkana County Chief Officer David Maraka has reaffirmed his commitment to the professional development of county staff. Speaking during the training of 60 staff on performance contracting, Chief Maraka said that continuous professional development should be embraced by all employees aiming to […]
NEW COOPERATIVE SOCIETY TARGETS LODWAR FRESH PRODUCE MARKET TRADERS WITH SAVINGS AND CREDIT SERVICES
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Lodwar, 5th September 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Lodwar Fresh Produce Savings and Credit Cooperative Society has officially launched operations following the elections of its management committee and the handover of the society’s certificate. The significant milestone targeting to benefit traders at the Lodwar Fresh Produce Market happened during the cooperatives’ inaugral general […]
COUNTY COMMENCES SURVEY AT NASINYONO FARM AHEAD OF FLLOCA-FUNDED UPGRADE
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Lokichoggio – 5th September, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) A team of experts from the County Departments of Agriculture, Physical Planning, and Irrigation have commenced a preliminary survey at the Nasinyono Integrated Irrigation Project in preparation for a major upgrade of the project under the World Bank-funded Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program. The […]
CS ERIPETE URGES ADMINISTRATORS TO ENHANCE PEACE ALONG THE BORDERS
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Lodwar,5th September 2024,(Public Communication and Media Relations). The County Secretary Peter Eripete, has called on Sub-county administrators to promote peace to improve delivery of services for the residents living along the border areas. The meeting was to strategize on ways to serve communities effectively, while maintaining peace along the shared borders. During a meeting with […]
COUNTY, NATIONAL COUNCIL, AND TUPADO JOIN FORCES TO COLLECT DATA ON DISABLED POPULATION FOR PLANNING
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To accurately assess the needs and demographics of the disabled people in the County, National Council, and TUPADO have joined hands to collect data for planning and decision-making. The collaboration is a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and accessible community for people with disabilities. By collecting accurate data, the organizations hope to better […]
TURKANA RELEASES PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN TO PREVENT MPOX OUTBREAK
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Lodwar – 3rd September, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation has developed an Emergency preparedness and response plan to prevent a possible mpox outbreak in the county following the confirmation of Kenya’s first case on 31st of July, 2024. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), even one […]
COUNTY TO EQUIP INSPECTORATE UNIT WITH TOOLS AND TRAINING TO REVITALIZE SERVICE DELIVERY
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The Inspectorate Services unit, responsible for providing civilian security and safeguarding key county government installations, is set to benefit from a comprehensive staff upskilling program and the provision of essential work equipment. Chief Officer for Administration and Disaster Management, David Maraka, has revealed. The Chief Officer, announced that the initiative aims to revitalize the directorate, […]
NEW MEDICAL SERVICES CHIEF ASSUMES OFFICE
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Lodwar – 2nd September, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) In a handover ceremony presided over by Deputy County Secretary Joseph Nyaga, the new Health Chief Officer, Dr Ezekiel Etelej, officially assumed office as his predecessor, Dr Gilchrist Lokoel, moved to a similar role in Livestock Development. As the outgoing chief, Dr Lokoel highlighted some […]
COUNTY MOVES TO FORMULATE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION POLICY, SIGNS MOU WITH TURKANA UNIVERSITY AND ASSEMBLY
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Lodwar, September 2, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana has moved a notch higher by fast tracking the formulation of Development Coordination Policy, following the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkana University College and County Assembly. Through the support of UNICEF, the three institutions, will share a common […]
EIGHTY BOREHOLES SET FOR UPGRADE UNDER WORLD BANK-FUNDED GROUND WATER PROJECT IN TURKANA
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Lokichar – August 30th, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Eighty boreholes across Turkana County have earmarked to undergo mega rehabilitation under the World Bank-funded Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience (HoAGW4R) project for the 2024-2025 period. The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Water Services, Patrick Losike Lokaimoe, expressed his appreciation for the project […]