THE COUNTY PLEDGES KS. 50M TO REVIVE LOMIDAT AND NAURIENPUU TANNERIES
The County Government will inject up to Ksh 50 million towards reviving Lomidat meat and Naurienpuu tannery factories, as a way of promoting the livelihoods of pastoralists engaged in meat processing, hides, and skins value chains in Turkana. The County Executive Committee Member for Trade, Cooperatives, Gender, and Youth Affairs, Elizabeth Loote, announced the investment […]
A JOINT TEAM ASSESSES USAID-FUNDED PROJECTS IN TURKANA SOUTH
The County Government, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) have today jointly undertaken an impact assessment of USAID-funded programs in Turkana South. Preliminary findings of the assessment revealed significant progress in the honey sector, as well as trade, youth, and women groups, have been operating commercial ventures in […]
RESIDENTS IN TURKANA SOUTH CALL FOR INCLUSION OF BORDER DEMARCATIONS, TITLE DEEDS IN THE 10-YEAR COUNTY SPATIAL PLAN
The ongoing public engagement to inform the final content of the proposed 10-year County Spatial Plan from 2023 to 2033, concluded in Turkana South, with residents calling for installations to define borders with neighboring counties and improve security. The County Executive Committee Member for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, and Urban Areas Management, Peter Akono led […]
COUNTY, USAID IMARISHA TRAINS HEALTHCARE WORKERS ON SGBV NATIONAL CURRICULUM
Clinicians working in the County and those providing HIV Testing Services have received training on clinical management of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) to provide better services to the survivors. The Department of Health and Sanitation in collaboration with USAID Imarisha Jamii organized a four-day training, aimed at capacity building the healthcare providers to promote […]
THE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CARRIES OUT MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF PROJECTS IN KATILU
The Chief Officer for Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Janerose Tioko led her team today in making an extensive tour of food security projects at Katilu in Turkana South. At Simaelele, the team did monitoring and evaluation of the Drought Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods Programme(DRSLP) with a lot of focus on the canal intake, where water […]
ENHANCED ENERGY ACCESS DOMINATES DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RURAL ELECTRIFICATION & RENEWABLE ENERGY CORPORATION (REREC)
The County Government through the Department of Energy and Mining held a fruitful meeting with the Chief Executive Officer for Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Cooperation (REREC), Eng Fred Ishugah, when the County team paid him a courtesy visit at the KAWI House Office in Nairobi. The Chief Officer for Mining and Energy, David Maraka […]
TURKANA CARRIES OUT A COUNTY-WIDE SURVEY PROGRAM TO INFORM REPAIRS AND UPGRADE FOR MAJOR ROAD NETWORKS
A day after commencing the County-wide roads condition inventory survey on Namoruputh-Puch road in Loima, to inform repairs and upgrade interventions, Naduat-Lochorelim and A1 junction-Moruangibuin-Lokipetotakwaan-Ngijawoi roads in Nakalale Ward, Turkana North have been surveyed. The County Executive for Infrastructure, Transport and Public Works Patrick Losike led the survey team. Chief Officer for Infrastructure and Transport, […]
COUNTY ASSEMBLY’S DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE ON LIVESTOCK MEET IN LOKICHAR TO UNPACK THE ANIMAL HEALTH BILL
Members of the Turkana County Assembly Departmental Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries are in Lokichar for a sensitization session on the proposed Turkana County Animal Health Bill, 2023. The proposed Bill provides a framework to promote animal health, welfare, and disease control. The County Veterinary Services and Attorney’s Office are carrying out sensitization and […]
TRAINEES IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RECEIVE CERTIFICATION
At least 35 instructors of various Vocational training institutions in Turkana have been awarded certificates in occupational health and safety. This was after they completed a four-day and rigorous training supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The Director for Vocational Training and Education, Stephen Eregae, said that is impressed the graduates have successfully completed […]
HEALTH DEPARTMENT REINFORCES USE OF DATA IN PROJECTING THE NEEDS FOR DRUGS IN THE COUNTY
The County Department of Health and Sanitation has completed its first bi-annual quantification exercise for the financial year. The exercise seeks to ensure an uninterrupted supply of affordable medicine. The Directorate of Health Products and Technologies brings together the Directorate officials, and those from the sub-county, Lodwar Referral Hospital (LCRH) pharmacists, laboratory services, public health, […]