County Government, ILO to roll out strengthened digital skills program
Lodwar- November 19, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, international Labor Organization (ILO) PROSPECTS, and other partners including Powerlearn, Global Careers Africa, and Bingwa Handyman Services met to initiate plans for an expanded digital skills initiative across Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) and ICT hubs in the County. The program aims to transform […]
Mothers lead fight against child malnutrition in Turkana North and Loima
Turkana North/ Loima – November 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, through the Department of Health and Sanitation, in partnership with Turkana Christian Development Mission (TCDM), is nearing the conclusion of the three-year ACCEPT project supported by Save the Children. As the initiative enters its exit phase, a joint team is […]
CHUSLA savings groups spark financial independence for CHPs
Loima/Turkana North – November 17, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) As the County Government and Turkana Christian Development Mission (TCDM) enter the final stage of the Accelerating access and availability of enhanced lifesaving, Prevention and Treatment services (ACCEPT) project’s exit strategy, community visits across Loima and Turkana North sub-counties are highlighting a powerful success […]
Turkana County teams Turns Up the Heat as KICOSCA Games Draw Near
Lodwar – November 18, 2025 (Public Communication and Media relations) The County Government is shifting into high gear as preparations intensify for the 12th edition KICOSCA Games, slated for 23rd to 29th November 2025 in Siaya County. The annual tournament will see Turkana face off against teams from more than 40 counties in a variety […]
13 Villages in Namoruputh celebrate Open Defecation–Free status
Namoruputh, Lokiriama — November 18, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) 13 villages in Namoruputh, Lokiriama Sub-County, have been certified Open Defecation Free (ODF) underthe SCORE II Project, marking a major milestone in ongoing sanitation improvements across TurkanaCounty. The certification follows implementation of the Climate Resilient Community-Led Total Sanitation (CR-CLTS) approach, which empowers communities to […]
New medical oxygen and patient-monitoring equipment distributed across Turkana
Lodwar– November 18, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Chief Officer Medical Services, Dr Gilchrist Lokoel in a courtesy call hosted Dr Eric Apiyo, Senior Deputy Director of Pharmaceutical Services to review progress on the distribution of medical oxygen and patient-monitoring equipment to 13 health facilities across Turkana. The Objective is to scale up […]
County pharmacists sensitized on quantification of health products
Lodwar – November 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department for Health and Sanitation convened a planning meeting to sensitise county pharmacists on the process of quantification for health commodity requirements in the county. Supported by Village Reach, the meeting brought together a representative from all 11 sub counties, with an aim to […]
County intensifies support for emergency care in order to save lives
Lodwar – November 14, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Tye Chief Officer Medical Services, Dr Gilchrist Lokoel hosted a delegation from Save the Children and UNICEF at the Department for Health and Sanitation HQ. The purpose of this visit was to discuss emergency and referral services strengthening towards enhancing preparedness and response across the […]
County water utilities governance workshop concludes with a call for stronger institutional sustainability
Eldoret – 14th November 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A five-day governance workshop for the three county water utilities has concluded with a strong call for strengthened institutional sustainability to further improve service delivery. The workshop, organized by the Department of Water Services in collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aimed to enhance […]
COUNTY STRENGTHENS HEALTH SERVICES AND DATA MANAGEMENT IN TURKANA NORTH
Turkana North- September 27, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation has concluded a five-day joint support supervision in Turkana North, aimed at improving service delivery and strengthening community health systems. The exercise, supported by Save the Children, assessed facilities and services at Lokitaung Sub-County Hospital, Lomekwi, Nachukui, Riokomor, Moruangibuin, […]