SHA ENROLMENT DRIVE INTENSIFIED ACROSS ALL HEALTH FACILITIES IN TURKANA
Lodwar- January 13, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation has set up Social Health Authority (SHA) enrollment desks in all 274 operational health facilities. This is alongside additional outreaches through community programs and public gatherings across the county. This initiative aims to ensure that residents have access to […]
DG ERUS SPEAKS OF BOREHOLE 9 PROTECTION, ASKS PARTNERS TO SUPPORT
Lodwar, January 10, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Deputy Governor Dr John Erus has called for an urgent need to protect Borehole 9D from the River Turkwel. The borehole is 30 metres away from the river. Boreholes 9C and 9D supply water to Kanamkeme ward. “As a government, we have an obligation to […]
COUNTY, USAID STAWI HAND OVER AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS TO ENHANCE CROP PRODUCTION IN LOIMA AND TURKANA SOUTH
Loima- January 9, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, in partnership with USAID STAWI, handed over agricultural projects worth Kshs 39.5M to farmers in Loima and Turkana South. This project will be overseen by SolarGen as the contractor. The projects include two canal linings- 1068 Metres and 793 […]
CECM WANGIROS TO ISRAEL GRADUATES: YOU HAVE A ROLE TO CONTRIBUTE TO FOOD SECURITY IN TURKANA
Lodwar, 09th January, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Executive for the Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries, James Wangiros, has expressed his commitment to support best practices and modern technology in stimulating agricultural production to enhance food security in the County, The CECM was speaking during a meeting with the 16 Arava International […]
HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO STRENGTHEN SUB COUNTY LEVEL REFERRAL SYSTEMS, BOOST SHA REGISTRATION IN NEW YEAR
Lodwar-8th January 2024 Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Health Department has committed to prioritize the strengthening of referral systems at the sub-county level and boost registration of the eligible population to the Social Health Authority (SHA) program in the new year. According to the CECM for Health Services Dr. Joseph Epem, the initiative […]
DEPUTY GOVERNOR, PWJ DR EVANS GACHERU DISCUSS THE KALOBEYEI GARAGE OPERATIONALIZATION
Lodwar- January 8, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Deputy Governor, Dr John Erus Lopeyok, hosted Dr Evans Gacheru, Area Manager for Peace Winds Japan, in a courtesy visit to discuss the operationalization of the Kalobeyei Modern Garage. The meeting focused on ensuring the project brings direct and sustainable benefits to the host and […]
COUNTY DISTRIBUTES RELIEF FOOD TO TOPOSA PASTORALISTS TO PROMOTE CROSS-BORDER PEACE
Lokichoggio, December 21, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Hundreds of Toposa pastoralists from South Sudan, who have migrated to Lokichoggio in search of pasture, are set to benefit from a relief food distribution program by the Turkana County Government. The County allocated 200 bags of maize and a significant quantity of cooking oil to […]
TURKANA FIRST LADY CHAMPIONS EXPANSION OF ABERU LOIMA SACCO, FACILITATES RECRUITMENT OF 150 NEW MEMBERS
Lobei, Turkana-21st December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Aberu Loima Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO), a recently established entity to drive financial inclusion in Turkana County, has received a major boost after the First Lady of Turkana, Lilian Ekamais, spearheaded a membership recruitment drive that registered 150 new members. The event, held in […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES INDUCTION PROGRAM FOR INTERNS FOR FR 2024/2025
Lodwar, December 19, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana has officially launched an induction program for 24 interns for the fiscal year 2024/2025 at its headquarters in Lodwar. The initiative, organized by the Ministry of Public Service, Administration, and Disaster Management, aims to equip the interns with essential knowledge and […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT CONCLUDES WORKSHOP ON ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES IN TURKANA WEST
Kakuma- December 19, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County government, through the Directorate of Environment, has concluded a two-day stakeholder workshop aimed at developing a joint action plan to tackle environmental degradation in Turkana West Sub-County. Supported by VNG International, the workshop brought together key environmental stakeholders including the county government, UNHCR, LOKADO, […]