COUNTY CONDUCTS PILOT SURVEY TO INFORM WASH INTERVENTIONS
Lodwar, 28 November 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana County Department of Health and Sanitation has concluded a two-day pilot survey to gather data for the Rural Urban Sanitation Hygiene-Real Time Monitoring Information System (RUSH-RTMIS). This system is designed to map hygiene and sanitation activities at the community level. The survey, supported by […]
ONE HEALTH PROGRAM “KIMORMOR” KICKS OFF IN TURKANA WEST
Kalobeyei, 27 November 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The One Health program, known as “Kimormor,” a multi-sectoral initiative targeting the unreached pastoral community along the border, has commenced in Nalapatui, Turkana West. Turkana County One Health Coordinator Kipkorir Rotich confirmed that the week-long program will cover Nalapatui, Kapetadie, and Nasikiria in Turkana West and […]
TURKANA COUNTY COMMITS KSH 10 MILLION TO IMPROVE SANITATION
Nairobi, 27 November 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County has pledged Ksh 10 million to fund hygiene and sanitation activities aimed at achieving open defecation-free (ODF) status by 2025. The commitment was made during the Kenya Sanitation Alliance (KSA) meeting. As one of the 15 high-burden counties in terms of sanitation, Turkana County […]
NBK DONATES COMPUTERS TO TURKANA URBAN WATER COMPANY
Lodwar, 27 November 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana Urban Water Company (TUWASCO) has received a donation of five fully-equipped computer systems from the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) Lodwar Branch. County Executive for Water Services, Patrick Losike Lokaimoe, expressed gratitude for NBK’s support. “Congratulations to the NBK team for this donation. As […]
COUNTY, PRACTICAL ACTION INSPECT NEW SOLAR -POWERED WATER SYSTEMS
Katilu, November 27, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana County Government, in collaboration with Practical Action, has inspected newly installed solar technology systems to power water systems in Kanamkemer and Katilu Wards. This initiative is part of the county’s efforts to transition to green energy solutions. The Director for Energy and Petroleum Production, […]
TURKANA COUNTY UNVEILS DRAFT SLUM PREVENTION STRATEGY
Lodwar, November 26, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Turkana County Government has concluded a two-day consultative workshop to finalize a draft slum prevention strategy. The strategy is being developed under the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Program (KISIP II), Component 2. The workshop brought together members of the Turkana County Assembly’s Land Committee, staff […]
KICOSCA 2024 GAMES KICK OFF AS GOVERNORS CALL FOR NATIONAL COHESION AND INTEGRATION
Kakamega, 25 November 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The 11th edition of the Kenya Inter-County Sports and Cultural Association (KICOSCA) Games officially kicked off on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Mumias Sports Complex in Kakamega County. The event, graced by several county governors led by host Governor Fernandes Barasa, is a celebration of […]
LODWAR YOUTH FORM SACCO TO BOOST ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
Lodwar, 25 November 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) A group of young entrepreneurs in Lodwar has formalized their venture by establishing a Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO). The group received its certification from Shemmy Ebulon, the County Director of Cooperatives and Marketing, marking a significant step towards youth economic empowerment in the municipality. […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTES RELIEF FOOD TO SUGUTA SUB-COUNTY
Kapedo, 25 November 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana County Government has initiated a relief food distribution program to assist vulnerable communities in Suguta Sub-County, a region known for its security challenges and harsh climatic conditions. The initiative aims to mitigate the impact of climate change-induced food insecurity that has affected the region. […]
PILOT RESEARCH TO EXPLORE ACUTE MALNUTRITION TREATMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT COMMUNITY LEVEL
Lodwar, November 25, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County’s Department of Health and Sanitation is set to launch a pilot research project aimed at strengthening community-level nutrition services. The project, titled “Implementation of an Operational Research Pilot on Integrating Treatment of Acute Malnutrition and Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) in ASAL Counties of […]