COUNTY TO MAP OUT PARASITIC WORM DISEASES IN SCHOOL CHILDREN
Lodwar, July 12, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation will conduct an assessment to determine the prevalence of parasitic worm-related diseases, including bilharzia and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH), in schools. The assessment, supported by Amref Health Africa in Kenya, will target 5 to 15 schools along or near water […]
COUNTY, FCDC LAUNCH A 14-DAY LIVESTOCK VACCINATION DRIVE
Lodwar – 11th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government and the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) have launched a livestock vaccination campaign targeting over 170,000 livestock. The 14-day drive will cover parts of Lokichoggio, Loima, and Turkana North Sub-Counties. While flagging off the Veterinary team, Chief Officer for Livestock Development Dr […]
TURKANA WEST TO BENEFIT FROM BOREHOLE INSTALLATION AND REHABILITATION
Residents of Turkana West are set to benefit from improved water access, thanks to a U.S.-funded initiative by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Kenya. The program has commenced the drilling of a new borehole at Lochor Edome village in Lopur Ward hoping to […]
EMPOWERING TURKANA ARTISANS: BASKETRY FORUM SPARKS CHANGE
Lodwar – 11 June 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) In a collaborative effort to boost the basketry and weaving industry, the Turkana County government, in partnership with USAID Nawiri, recently hosted a stakeholders’ forum to address the challenges and unlock the economic potential of this vital sector. The forum, held at the Cradle Tented […]
COUNTY, WORLD VISION TO DEVELOP CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE MANUAL FOR EXTENSION SERVICES
Lokichar – 10th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Agriculture in collaboration with World Vision Kenya has concluded a 5-day stakeholder workshop aimed at developing a context-specific training manual for climate-smart agriculture programming in the county. The workshop which brought together key players in the agricultural sector was held to formulate […]
HEALTH LEADERSHIP CONDUCTS END-OF-YEAR STATUS CHECKS IN SELECTED FACILITIES
Lokichar – 10th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation concludes its end-of-year status check in sampled health facilities, to ascertain commodity stock levels, projects, and human resources for health under supportive supervision. Supportive supervision is a vital governance and leadership initiative that provides real-time feedback, capturing good […]
DG DR. ERUS LAUNCHES AFRICAN POPULATION HEALTH RESEARCH CENTRE PROJECT ON VISIBILIZE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION
Lodwar 10th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) To address the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on the region, the County government of Turkana in collaboration with the African Population Health Research Center (APHRC) has launched the Visibilize for Climate Action Project in Turkana. The project, funded by the Wellcome Trust […]
COMMUNITY ANIMAL DISEASE REPORTERS TRAINED IN A BID TO ENHANCE SURVEILLANCE
Lokichar – 9th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Twenty-five community animal disease reporters (CDRs) have completed training on the use of modern technology in animal disease surveillance systems. The CDRs, drawn from Turkana Central, Loima, Turkana South, Aroo, Turkana East, Suguta, and Lokiriama sub-counties, have also been issued with smartphones to assist in […]
BOOST FOR TOURISM IN TURKANA AS HOSPITALITY WORKERS BENEFIT FROM UPSKILLING PROGRAM
Lodwar, 9th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The tourism sector in Turkana County has received a significant boost following the rollout of a training program by the Tourism Fund aimed at upskilling hospitality workers across the county. This initiative, jointly undertaken with the state Department of Technical and Vocational Training (TVET), seeks to […]
LOIMA RESIDENTS WELCOME THE NEW FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM
Enhancing agricultural productivity in Turkana County took center stage at an engagement forum held by county government officials in Loima Sub County. Residents were sensitised on agro-pastoral approaches for Building Resilience for Food and Nutrition Security (BREFONS) program, designed to improve living conditions and boost resilience against drought. County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, Livestock […]