OVER 170 HOUSEHOLDS BENEFIT FROM RESTOCKING EXERCISE IN AROO SUB-COUNTY
Katilu|Lokapel, April 18, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Over 170 targeted households in both Katilu and Lokapel villages did not hide their excitement after the County Government distributed 856 shoats in Aroo Sub-county. Each household received five goats. This was geared towards restoring them back to the position they were before the adversaries of […]
COUNTY MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION FORUM DISCUSSES WASH PROGRESS
Lodwar- January 17, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Directorates of Public Health and Water Services, in partnership with Turkana Pastoralists Development Organization (TUPADO), convened Water, Sanitation and Hygiene partners to discuss progress and address existing gaps. The WASH Coordination Forum aims at increasing sustainable access to improved water and sanitation services, eliminate open […]
NEW WATER COMPANY SET TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH ITS EMPLOYEES
Lodwar – 17th April 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Employees of the Turkana Urban Water and Sewerage Company (TUWASCO) are set to sign new contracts under the recently established water utility, ensuring the continued delivery of water services to Lodwar Municipality. A total of eighty-six employees have transitioned from the now-defunct Lodwar Water and […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT MARKS INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DAY
Lodwar- April 16, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation today celebrated the International Medical Laboratory Science Day, which highlights the essential role that laboratories play in diagnosing diseases, monitoring health, and ensuring quality patient care. This year’s theme – Biomedical Laboratory Scientists Promoting Sustainability in Clinical Diagnostics – highlights […]
MUNICIPALITY MANAGEMENT UNVEILS NEW CLEANING SERVICES PROVIDER IN DRIVE FOR CLEANER, LODWAR
Lodwar, 15th April 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Lodwar Municipality has officially unveiled a new service provider tasked with delivering street cleaning and related environmental services across Township and Kanamkemer Wards in Turkana Central. During a public launch event, Deputy Municipality Manager Simon Nangiro introduced the company’s staff and led them in a symbolic […]
TURKANA TO BENEFIT FROM KENYA’S NEW STRATEGY TO BREAK DROUGHT CYCLE IN ASALS BY 2032
Nairobi, April 15, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana County is among the 29 Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) counties set to benefit from a renewed national strategy by the state aimed at ending the cycle of drought emergencies through long-term resilience building and integrated development planning. The strategy, officially launched in Nairobi by […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES PROGRESS TOWARDS THE NEXT SMC IMPLEMENTATION
Lodwar- April 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation has concluded a two-day User Acceptance Testing (UAT) assessment activity sampling 120 households within two community units in Turkana Central sub-county- St Patrick’s Community Unit in Kanamkemer and Nakoret Community unit in Kerio. Targeted for the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) […]
COUNTY, STAKEHOLDERS ALIGN ICT POLICY TO RESPOND TO TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS
Lodwar, April 14, 2025 (Public Communication and media Relations) The County Government has initiated strategic discussions focused on the review of its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policy. Engaging with private sector representatives and key stakeholders, the county aims to align its ICT initiatives with current technological advancements and community needs. This collaborative effort seeks […]
COUNTY HANDS OVER REHABILITATION OF NAREMIT IRRIGATION SCHEME PROJECT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Naremit, April 11, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) To enhance food security in Turkana, the Department of Agriculture and Land Reclamation has officially handed over the site for the rehabilitation of the Naremit Irrigation Scheme in Loima sub-county, a project aimed at bolstering food security in the region. Hillary Saina, the Sub-County Engineer, outlined […]
COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE WORKERS TRAINED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES IN TURKANA CENTRAL
Lodwar – 11th April 2025 – (Public Communications and Media Relations) Over 20 Emergency healthcare workers from Turkana Central have been trained on Community Emergency Care Training (CECT). This training seeks to empower the Emergency Medical Team with essential knowledge to respond effectively to medical emergencies in the community. The five-day CECT, supported by Emergency […]