COUNTY ROLLS OUT PUBLIC SENSITIZATION ON FORMATION OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES.
The Department of Trade, Gender, and Youth Affairs has rolled out an awareness campaign aimed at sensitizing the public on the formation of cooperative societies. Director for Cooperatives Shemmy Ebulon explained that the campaign targeted the public, and will focus on the women and youth engaged in commercial activities. The aim of the initiative is […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT MEETS KRA OVER LAND ACQUISITION FOR CARGO INSPECTION FACILITY AT NAKWEI, KANAMKEMER WARD
The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, and Urban Areas Management, Peter Akono met a team from KRA and members of the Nakwei Community, to openly deliberate on the acquisition of land for the installation of cargo inspection facility at Nakwei, Kanamkemer Ward, Turkana Central Sub-county. CECM Akono said that the […]
TURKANA TEAM DEPARTS FOR DESERT WHEELCHAIR COMPETITION IN ISIOLO COUNTY
The County Executive Committee Member for Education, Sports, and Social Protection, Leah Audan has flagged off a team to represent the County at the Desert Wheelchair competition in Isiolo set to kick off on 2nd November 2023. The 15-member team will battle it out with contestants from more than 20 counties across Kenya in a […]
HEALTH CECM INSPECTS SERVICE DELIVERY AT LCRH
The County Executive Committee Member for Health and Sanitation, Dr Francis Iris Mariao, embarked on his first official visit to Lodwar County Referral Hospital to inspect service delivery, since taking over the health docket. CECM was accompanied by the Chief Officer for Preventative and the Department’s administration staff. He also met the Hospital Management Team. […]
VNG INTERNATIONAL EXPLORES PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFUGEE SUPPORT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
In a promising step towards collaboration and partnership, officials from VNG International paid a visit to the Deputy Governor’s office, to discuss opportunities for cooperation with the County Government. Led by Dr. Abduba Mulla Ido, a baseline consultant, the VNG team provided insights into their ongoing programs, aimed at supporting refugees and migrants. They expressed […]
DEPARTMENT OF WATER VISITS METHEWAN AND JULUK TO RESOLVE CHALLENGES OF WATER AVAILABILITY
The Department of Water Services has purposely paid a visit to residents of Methewan and Juluk in Kanamkemer Ward, to provide a lasting solution to the constant challenges of water affecting the two areas. During a visit to the sites, County Executive Committee Member for Water Services, Faith Aletea engaged the community and revealed that […]
CECM ERUKUDI TAKES OVER THE TRADE DEPARTMENT.
The immediate former County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries, David Erukudi, has taken over the Department of Trade, Enterprise, Cooperative, Gender and Youth Affairs. This follows a recent reshuffle last week, in which CECM David Erukudi was moved from Agriculture to Trade. Elizabeth Loote replaced Dr. Francis Mariao, to take over […]
WEALTH DECLARATION EXERCISE FOR COUNTY STAFF COMMENCES IN TURKANA
All the 3900 employees of the County Government of Turkana will be required to declare their wealth through the Public Service Board. The responsibility of managing the administration and reporting of the declaration of wealth process in the county is bestowed upon the Public Service Board as a responsible commission. This was recommended by both […]
CS ERIPETE PRESIDES OVER THE HANDING/TAKING OVER OF THE CECMS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
The County Secretary Peter Eripete, has today presided over the handing over of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Natural Resources and Climate Change from Dr Francis Mariao to the incoming CECM Elizabeth Loote. Following last week’s reshuffle of CECMs, Dr. Mariao was moved to the Health Department while CECM Loote was transferred to Tourism from […]
NEW HEALTH CECM ASSURES SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF SUPPORT TO ATTAIN THE HEALTH MANDATE
The incoming County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health and Sanitation, Dr Francis Iris Mariao, has assured the Senior Health Management Team of his support in fulfilling the envisioned healthcare services in the county. During the handover ceremony, County Secretary Peter Eripete emphasised the Department’s need to execute the Governor’s fourth agenda; improved health and […]