BQS ARE READY! NO MORE DELAYS IN PROJECTS THIS FY’2023/2024. CHIEF CATHRA ASSURES THE STAFF AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC
The incoming Chief Officer for Public Works Cathra Abdi, has today assured the members of staff and the general public that the delay of projects will be something of the past, as the Bill of Quantities and designs for the current FY’2023/2024 are ready. She said this after taking over the Department of Public Works […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT, PARTNERS TO STRENGTHEN THE GBV SERVICES
The County Government seeks to strengthen gender-based violence (GBV) services, through improved partner coordination at the sub-county level. In a validation meeting of the research findings of an assessment of the quality of post-GBV services conducted in June and July 2023, it revealed that gaps exist at the county, partner, and community levels. The research, […]
I WILL INVEST IN TEAMWORK FOR THE TEAM TO DELIVER THE GOVERNOR’S AGENDA IN TRADE DEPARTMENT, DECLARES CHIEF LOYELEI
The incoming County Chief Officer for Trade, Enterprise Development, and Cooperatives, Robert Loyelei has declared that for the team in the Trade Department to fully deliver on the Governor’s seventh agenda, the workforce must be motivated to work to deliver as one unit. He said the Governor’s seventh agenda on Trade, Enterprise Development, and cooperatives […]
I AM BACK AT HOME, PROMISE TO DELIVER GOVERNOR’S DASHBOARD ONCE IN OFFICE, CHIEF EKAALE SAYS AS HE TAKES OVER PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The incoming Chief Officer for Economic Planning, Samuel Ekale, has today promised to establish the Governor’s Dashboard within the ICT Directorate in the Planning Department. The Dashboard, he said, would enable the Governor to access all the reports including the projects and the progress status in the 10 Departments within a click of the button. […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT HOSTS PARTNERS TO DISCUSS FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT IN TURKANA
The Fisheries and Aquaculture County Chief Officer (CCO) Evans Lomodei, chaired a meeting between the County Government and Fisheries Stakeholders to discuss the implementation of the Fisheries Sector Plan. The meeting, held at Loropio in Kalokol Ward, was also meant to discuss and plan for the upcoming annual World Fisheries Day set to be held […]
TURKANA TO WORK WITH PRESIDENT RUTO TO DEVELOP THE REGION: GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI
Napeililim, November 4, 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has pledged to work with President William Ruto to develop Turkana County. Speaking in Nameyana, Turkwel Ward today, the Governor said his decision to collaborate with the president was a no-brainer, as Turkana’s development needs require the collaboration of both levels of government. Governor Lomorukai […]
COUNTY, GLOBAL PARTNERS MISSION TO CO-FINANCE WATER PROJECT IN LOPII, TURKANA EAST
There is hope that residents of Lopii in Turkana East will start enjoying water access in the next three months after the County announced a partnership deal with Global Partners Mission to expand and improve the existing Lopii Water project. The County Executive Committee Member for Water Services, Faith Aletea said this during a site […]
TURKANA COUNTY’S FLAG HIGH DURING NONDO’S WHEELCHAIR RACE IN ISIOLO COUNTY
Timothy Ekeno from Turkana is this year’s winner of the Desert Wheelchair race held in Isiolo, after posting an impressive 30:08:00 in the 21 km competition. With the win, Ekeno has retained the title he won last year and extended his winning record to four titles in the competition, making him the most decorated athlete […]
HEALTH DEPARTMENT COMPLETES ANNUAL WORK PLAN WITH PLANS TO COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS
The County Department of Health and Sanitation has concluded its Annual Work Plan (AWP) for 2023//2024 with an emphasis on forging strong collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders to attain its strategic objectives. The planning process involved directors, program officers, sub-county health management team representatives, and partners such as Save the Children International, USAID Nawiri, USAID […]
TURKANA TEAM AT NONDO NATIONAL DISABILITY CONFERENCE PUSHES FOR A DISABILITY VETTING STATION IN LODWAR
The team that accompanied Turkana Desert WheelChair to participate in the competition held in Isiolo County, has called for the establishment of a disability vetting station in Lodwar, Turkana, to save clients from long and expensive travel to Eldoret for tax exemption certificates. The team said this while attending the NONDO National Disability Conference in […]