Turkana marks International Women’s Day
Lodwar -March 6, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana County commemorates International Women’s Day, celebrated every March to recognize the achievements of women and advocate for gender equality. This year’s theme “Give to Gain: Rights, Justice, Action for All Women and Girls” is a rallying call aimed at accelerating gender parity. This is through […]
County signs 3-year partnership with VSO to boost livelihoods
Lodwar – March 5, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Deputy Governor, Dr. John Erus today led the County Government in signing a three-year partnership deal with Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO). This is aimed at strengthening programs in livelihoods, inclusivity, education, social protection and community empowerment. The MoU will guide the two institutions in […]
World Bank Team in Kakuma to Review Shirika Plan Progress
Kakuma, March 5, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The World Bank Fragility, Conflict and Violence (FCV) Group, led by FCV Advisor Xavier Devictor, paid a courtesy visit to Kakuma Municipality Offices, where they were received by the Municipality Manager Peter Emuria. The meeting focused on reviewing the progress of the Shirika Plan and its […]
County tightens compliance as Roads Directorate holds pre-bid conference for nine key tenders
Lodwar, March 3, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) As the County Government prepares to receive bids for nine advertised road infrastructure tenders for the 2025–2026 financial year, the Directorate of Roads has conducted a pre-bid conference to clarify eligibility requirements for contractors. According to the Chief Officer for Roads, Engineer Mark Achilla, the conference […]
13km pipeline to boost water supply in Kalokol
Loyoro/Kalokol – March 3, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The residents in Kalokol are set to benefit from improved water access following a site visit and technical briefing for contractors interested in implementing the proposed 13-kilometre water pipeline from Loyoro village to Kalokol town. The project, spearheaded by the County Government, is expected to […]
County Government rolls out All Disease Outbreak Module, set to improve emergency response
Lodwar – March 3, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government in collaboration with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), has concluded a specialized training for 30 officers drawn from the County Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Sub-County Rapid Response Teams (SCRRT). The officers have been equipped with skills in surveillance, case management, infection […]
Governor Napotikan moves to streamline health, recognizes achievements
Lodwar – March 2, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) H.E. Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai Napotikan yesterday convened a high-level County Health Management Team meeting at the Department of Health and Sanitation Services, where he directed the prioritization of key issues aimed at strengthening service delivery, accountability, and improving healthcare outcomes across the county. The Governor […]
The county gets new water projects from IRC
Kaegete, Turkana South. March 2nd 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has received 18 new water projects from the International Rescue Committee (IRC) as a major boost in water access for communities. This follows an official handover of water infrastructure to the county to be managed through Turkana Rural Water and Sanitation […]
County monitoring visit reveals life-changing impact across Turkana
Loima, Central, North – February 26, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Loroo and Namorupus villages in Loima, the Naoros water project and Kangagetei village in Turkana Central, and Kaeris Dispensary with its Ng’ipidinga outreach site in Turkana North were the focus of a field monitoring visit this week, where the team assessed progress, engaged […]
New regulatory era for NGOs take center stage at World NGO Day celebration in Turkana
Lodwar – February 27, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) This World NGO Day celebration was held in Turkana County today, where the transition to the new regulatory era anchored on the Public Benefits Organizations (PBO) ACT of 2013 took centre stage. The ceremony, marked under the theme Stronger Together: Sustaining Protection and Livelihood Gains […]