SOCIAL PROTECTION STAKEHOLDERS PRIORITIZE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS DEVELOPMENT ON PWDS IN TURKANA
A team of key stakeholders who have been working very closely with the county government on social protection, have this year, prioritized developing legal frameworks that would enhance service delivery and implementation of critical programs to persons with disabilities (PwDs), marginalized, minorities, and children. Turkana County Government, World Food Programme, UNICEF, Kenya Law Reform Commission, […]
TURKANA YOUTH AND WOMEN GAIN FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT THROUGH DIGITAL VILLAGE SAVINGS LOANS
Kakuma, July 26, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Youth and women registered with Farmers Service Centers (FSCs) in Turkana County have received competency-based skills aimed at integrating modern technology into financial management through Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs). This training, supported by the World Food Program (WFP), aimed to facilitate the formation and […]
STRATEGIES IN PLACE TO STRENGTHEN MEASLES PREVENTION MEASURES IN HIGH-RISK SUB-COUNTIES
26th July, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation conducts a one-day meeting to discuss the acceleration of Measles Rubella vaccinations through targeted outreaches as the outbreak continues at the border sub-counties. Supported by UNICEF through the National Vaccine & Immunization Program(NVIP), Sub-county Health Management Teams deliberated on the […]
PEACE ACTORS PLEDGE TO SUPPORT KALOBEYEI PRE-TOBONG’ULORE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Lodwar, 25th July 2024 (public Communication and Media Relations) The county government and KaKuma-based peace actors have agreed to jointly support a three-day football tournament, dubbed the “Governor’s Ateker Cup,” scheduled to take place from August 22 to 24 at the Kalobeyei Sports Complex. The tournament aims to provide a platform for local youth to […]
COUNTY CONDUCTS JOINT INSPECTION OF NEWLY REHABILITATED NAWOIYAWOI IRRIGATION SCHEME
Kapelibok, 25th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A joint team from the Environment and Agriculture directorates has conducted an assessment of the Nawoiyawoi Irrigation Scheme at Kapelibok to evaluate the completion of rehabilitated site and construction works. The County Government had earmarked the irrigation scheme for rehabilitation after an invasion by Prosopis Juliflora, […]
TURKANA COUNTY, USAID NAWIRI PARTNER TO ENHANCE RESOURCE MOBILIZATION SKILLS OF COUNTY DIRECTORS
Kakuma, July 25, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) In a collaborative effort, Turkana County Government and USAID Nawiri conducted a three-day workshop aimed at strengthening the capacity of county directors in resource mobilization strategies for sustainable development. Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus, who graced the occasion, expressed gratitude for the partnership and acknowledged USAID […]
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTERS REPRESENTATIVES PLEDGE TO STRENGTHEN LINKAGE BETWEEN COMMUNITY AND HEALTH FACILITIES
Lodwar – July 24, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Directorate of Community Health Services held a meeting with the Community Health Promoters (CHPs) representatives to discuss leadership and governance in an effort to increase community uptake of healthcare services across the county. The meeting, supported by USAID NAWIRI, saw representatives drawn from all […]
COUNTY CALLS FOR SUPPORT AND COLLABORATION FOR THE UPCOMING ANNUAL TOBONG’ULORE EVENT
Lodwar, 24th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has called for partnerships and collaboration from the development and corporate partners as plans intensify for the upcoming annual Tobong’ulore festival. According to an invitation letter signed by the Chief Officer for Tourism, Culture and Heritage, the event is scheduled for the end […]
TURKANA COUNTY, DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL SIGN MOU TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION
In Lodwar, the County Government of Turkana has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Danish Refugee Council (DRC) to strengthen joint actions and collaboration as pertains uplifting living standards of communities, promoting peaceful coexistence, protecting, and the welfare of both refugees and host communities in Turkana. The three-year MoU identifies and defines the institutional […]
COUNTY TARGETS TO FUND 130 LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THE BURSARY AND SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
Lodwar- July 22, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County Government has announced that approximately 130 learners with disabilities have been earmarked to benefit from the County Government bursary and scholarship funds in the 2024-2025 financial year. The initiative, aimed at fostering inclusivity and self-reliance among PWDs, was disclosed during an open forum involving […]