COUNTY FLAGS OFF 7916 BAGS OF FORTIFIED PORRIDGE FOR DISTRIBUTION ACROSS TURKANA
Lodwar, 17th December, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana has flagged off 7916 bags of fortified porridge, targeting 156,500 learners across the 1,085 Early Childhood Development Education Centres. Speaking at National Cereals Produce Board (NCPB), Lodwar, the County Executive Committee Member for Education, Sports and Social Protection, Wiljustus Lopeyok said […]
VNG INTERNATIONAL TRAINS COMMUNICATION OFFICERS ON HOST AND REFUGEE REPORTING
Lokichar- December 17, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) At least fifteen county communication officers benefited from a two-day communications capacity building workshop in Lokichar, courtesy of VNG International. The training was to build the capacity of the communication officers to understand and effectively communicate refugee-related matters, address the concerns of the host community, and […]
TURKANA COUNTY EMBRACES PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIP FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Lodwar, 13 December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County has embraced a new Private Sector Engagement Framework (PSEF) introduced by the Kenya Urban Sector Program (KUSP) to foster sustainable urban development and economic growth. The framework aims to strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors, leveraging the potential of businesses to contribute […]
TURKANA COUNTY ASSESSES ITS MPOX PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN
Kalobeyei – 13th December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, in collaboration with Save the Children International, has conducted an assessment of Mpox preparedness and response plan as Kenya continues to record cases. The country has confirmed 26 cases, with the latest three reported in Nakuru and Turkana counties are considered as […]
MATERNAL AND NEWBORN HEALTH RIGHTS PROJECT IN THE PIPELINE FOR TURKANA
Lodwar – 13th December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Senior Health Management Team has been introduced to a new project by White Ribbon Alliance Kenya, which seeks to create awareness within the community on maternal and newborn health rights. Funded by UNFPA, the organization aims to localize the “Every Woman, Every Newborn Everywhere” […]
TURKANA TB PROGRAM INTENSIFIES EFFORTS TO TRACE “LOST” PATIENTS
Lodwar – December 13th, 2023 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Tuberculosis (TB) Program in Turkana has intensified efforts to trace patients who have been lost to follow-up, aiming to ensure they resume their medication and improve treatment outcomes. During a data review meeting for the past three quarters, supported by USAID Tamatisha TB, considered […]
COUNTY PARTNERS WITH MSI REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES TO ENHANCE MATERNAL HEALTH
Lodwar – 12th December 2024 ! Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, through the Department of Health and Sanitation, has partnered with MSI Reproductive Services to improve access to family planning and reproductive health services in Turkana West Sub-county. The project, funded by UNFPA, will focus on supporting four health facilities in refugee […]
COUNTY SEEKS COMMUNITY CONSENT FOR EXPLORATION OF GOLD FROM LOIMA ARTISANAL MINERS
Nameyana – 11 December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County Government, through its Department of Mineral Resources, has conducted a community consent forum to pave the way for investors seeking to explore the rich deposits of gold at Nameyana, Turkwel Ward in Loima Sub-county. The joint forum, attended by County and National Environment […]
TURKANA COUNTY SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND COORDINATION
Kakuma, December 11, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County has taken a significant step towards enhancing resource mobilization and coordination by hosting a 3-day multi-sectoral round table workshop. The event, organized in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator Office (UNRCO) and supported by UNHCR and VNG International, brought together key stakeholders to discuss […]
NEW CECM FOR EDUCATION, SPORTS, AND SOCIAL PROTECTION TAKES OFFICE
Lodwar, 10 December 10, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Wiljustus Elim Lopeyok has assumed the role of County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Education, Sports, and Social Protection in Turkana County. The handover ceremony, presided over by Deputy County Secretary Joseph Nyang’a, marked a transition aimed at bringing fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to […]