Building Health System Resilience to Climate Change in Turkana
Lodwar, February 2nd, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Health systems are facing growing pressure from climate-driven disease outbreaks and malnutrition. The County Department of Health and Sanitation hosted a research team from the Centre for Humanitarian Change (CHC) led by Dr. Anne Khisa who presented on a Research proposal under the Health System Resilience […]
Turkana Leads Launch of National plan Turn Invasive Prosopis into Economic Resource
Nadoto, Turkana Central January 30th, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The national strategy and action plan for control of prosopis and the the National Commercial Forestry Strategy 2025-2035 were today unveiled at Nadoto, Kerio Delta ward, Turkana Central. Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Deborah Barasa led the launch in an event […]
Kenya Water Institute Trains Staff to boost Countywide water Quality Efforts
Lodwar, January 30, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) About 20 staff drawn from the Turkana County Department of Water Services and three water utility companies have completed a week-long, on-site training on water quality analysis, offered by the Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Speaking during the […]
County, UNHCR pledge to incorporate risk management in host-refugee planning
Lodwar, January 28th, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) have pledged to incorporate risk management in planning for activities affecting host communities and refugees in Turkana County. This commitment was made during a joint meeting under the Kalobeyei Integrated Socio-Economic Development Program (KISEDP) […]
County commits to build on progress made after NAWIRI closes out
Lodwar, January 28th, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Turkana County Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the gains achieved through the Nawiri Program, citing its transformative impact on livelihoods, policy development, and integrated service delivery. Speaking during a close-out engagement meeting with Nawiri and partners, Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus, on behalf […]
County, TUPADO partner to promote inclusive land governance in Turkana
Lodwar- 28th January, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has partnered with the Turkana Pastoralists Development Organization (TUPADO) to implement a one-year project aimed at strengthening inclusive land governance, with a focus on women’s rights and participation. The project was launched during a joint inception meeting by the County, partnerships and the […]
DG Erus welcomes use of survey findings to inform DRC-Led cross-border peace project
Lodwar, January 27th, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has welcomed the upcoming release of survey findings on regenerative agriculture and anticipatory action in peace planning along the Kenya-Uganda border. The findings, part of the Karamoja Strong project led by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), will be unveiled on Tuesday, […]
Hope for two Turkana Boys as KCB Foundation awards senior scholarships
Lodwar, January 26, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Two bright but needy students from Nayuu and Nakuluja villages in Turkana Central Sub-County will now proceed to senior school after the KCB Foundation stepped in to award them full scholarships for the senior school level. The two boys had secured grade ten admission to top-ranked […]
Agripreneurs to Drive Agricultural Transformation in Turkana
Lodwar, January 23, 2026 The Food System Resilience Project (FSRP) has completed a two-day training program for 210 agripreneurs from across the county. The training aims to modernize agriculture by equipping participants with knowledge of innovative agricultural technologies, quality inputs, market linkages, and access to information and financial services. The agripreneurs are expected to provide […]
Food Systems Project Trains Development Committee to Support Agripreneur Model
Lodwar, January 20, 2025.(Public Communication and Media Relations) At least 60 Community Driven Development Committee (CDDC) officials have completed a two-day training by Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP) aimed at strengthening the implementation of the agripreneur model to enhance food production in Turkana. The training focused on sensitizing CDDC members on the agripreneur approach, which […]