PUBLIC SENSITIZATION ON URBAN AND RURAL WATER SUPPLY MOVES TO SUB-COUNTIES
A public sensitization campaign on the restructuring of water supply management has moved from Lodwar to the Sub-counties. The public awareness meetings were conducted at Lorgum, Kakuma, Lokichar, Lokichoggio, Lokori, and Lokitaung. The plan is to allow a seamless transition of water supply management from the current water company to Turkana County Urban and Rural […]
COUNTY COMMENCES ASSESSMENT OF WATER POINTS IN TURKANA EAST FOR REPAIR
The Department of Water Services has commenced an assessment of all the boreholes and water points in Turkana East. This is to collect data that informs repair works. The Department has taken this step to protect the water supply infrastructure from the ongoing El Niño rains. Chief Officer David Maraka led the technical team to […]
TURKANA COUNTY MARKS WORLD FISHERIES DAY IN ELIYE SPRINGS
Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus today led celebrations to mark the annual World Fisheries Day at Eliye in Kangatotha Ward. In his opening remarks, Dr. Erus enumerated the County Government’s support on fisheries, as one of the sources of livelihood. He acknowledged Development Partners’ contribution on the fish value chain. “The County Government has prioritised […]
COUNTY, CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, JUSTICE AND DEVELOPMENT TRAIN MINING GROUPS ON COMPLIANCE
Artisanal miners in Turkana have been sensitized on compliance courtesy of a collaboration between the County Government and the Centre for Environment, Justice and Development. The forum brought about stakeholders in the mining sector, with an aim to facilitate structured engagements centred on the importance of artisanal mining and county trading permits The Regional Mining […]
COUNTY TO RESTRUCTURE WATER MANAGEMENT TO STREAMLINE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
The management of water supply in Turkana is set for a restructure, in which all existing water supply utilities including LOWASCO will be disbanded and two new companies formed to cater to rural and urban areas. The restructuring plans were announced by County Executive for Water Services Faith Aletea during the launch of a county-wide […]
COUNTY HEALTH SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN SANITATION AT COMMUNITY LEVEL
The County Directorate of Public Health and Sanitation has called for additional funds to intensify its sanitation efforts at the community level. This comes after Turkana County joined the rest of the world in celebrating Worlds Toilet Day, marked every November 19th. This year’s celebrations themed, “Accelerating change by doing whatever you can”, brought into […]
TURKANA COUNTY BOOSTS DEVELOPMENT BUDGET ALLOCATION TO 49%
Lodwar, 19th November 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) The County Government has increased its budget allocation from 29% to 49% of the total budget, Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has said. Governor Lomorukai emphasized that this adjustment in the first budget of his administration was aimed at fulfilling the county’s development agenda and ensuring tangible benefits for residents. […]
HOUSING OFFICIALS CONCLUDE JOINT MAPPING OF LOCATIONS EARMARKED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN TURKANA
Housing officials from both the National and County Governments have concluded a joint mapping of Nakwei in Lodwar, Kakuma TMC, and Lokichoggio UN area, three locations earmarked for building 100,000 units under the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) in Turkana. The three locations have set aside 20 hectares of land for the construction of housing units, […]
COUNTY TRAINS TURKANA EAST LAND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ON CONFLICT MITIGATION AND LAND GOVERNANCE
Members of Lotubae, Kangitit, and Nakukulas community land management committees have been trained on the application of land laws and conflict mitigation approaches to strengthen their services to the community. The five-day training was supported by USAID NAWIRI. It was aimed at unpacking community land laws and the use of customary tools for conflict management. […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI CONDEMNS VIOLENCE ALONG LOIMA AND TURKANA SOUTH, URGES PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE
Kalemnyang’, 18th November 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has strongly condemned the recent violent attacks witnessed between Namakat in Turkana South and Kotaruk in Loima. The attacks resulted in deaths and injuries, and have caused tension in the area. Governor Lomorukai emphasized that the individuals responsible for these attacks are known and do […]