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 […]
Kuza Jamii to implement economic inclusion program in Turkana
Lodwar, January 19, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Residents of Turkana County are set to benefit from a new economic inclusion intervention after the Kuza Jamii Program received acceptance to operate in the county. The County Steering Group (CSG), the body mandated to coordinate all partner interventions in Turkana, unanimously approved the program’s request […]
Boost for peace program as County, DCA ropes in new local implementing partner
Lodwar, January 14, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) County Government and the Danish Church Aid (DCA), the joint implementors of the Strengthening Peace, Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction (SPREAD) have roped in TUPADO to serve as the new local implementing partner. The development follows a consultative meeting hosted by Deputy Governor Dr John Erus […]
Kanamukuny Community thanks County, TUPADO for Fishing Gear Boost
Kanamukuny, Todonyang 14th January, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The residents of Kanamukuny community have celebrated after receiving a donation of modern fishing gear from Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization (TUPADO) and DanChurch Aid (DCA) in partnership with the County Government of Turkana through the EU Funded SPREAD Project, a move they say, will transform […]
County, Duke and Moi University explore climate–health partnership
Lodwar – January 13, 2026 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government through the Department of Medical Services, led by Dr. Gilchrist Lokoel hosted a joint delegation from Duke/Moi University to discuss areas of partnership and collaboration, with a strong focus on global health, climate change and health systems strengthening in Turkana County. The […]
County, Office of Foreign Assistance commence review of IRC-led emergency response program
Lodwar, January 13th 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) County Government and the Office of Foreign Assistance (OFA), has begun a joint review of a US-funded, International Rescue Committee (IRC)-led Integrated Emergency Response Program being implemented in three sub-counties across Turkana. Deputy Governor Dr John Erus announced this while hosting an OFA delegation alongside teams […]
County leadership welcomes new UNHCR High Commissioner to Kakuma, Turkana
Kakuma, January 11th, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr John Erus led the Turkana County leadership in welcoming the newly appointed United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Barham Salih, during his official visit to Kakuma Refugee Camp. Dr Erus said the visit provided an opportunity for the county and UNHCR to […]