TURKANA COMMUNITIES EMBRACE CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION PRACTICES
Kaaleng, 4th November 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) A community in Kaaleng, Turkana County, has experienced a significant health transformation thanks to a restored borehole and elevated water tank, a collaborative effort between the Turkana County Government and USAID Nawiri. For years, residents relied on a contaminated riverbed for water, exposing them to waterborne […]
TURKANA COUNTY TARGETS 267 VILLAGES FOR HYGIENE AND SANITATION IMPROVEMENT
Lodwar, 31 October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County government is set to implement the Kenya Sanitation Enabling Environment Project (KSEEP) 2, proposes targeting 267 villages for hygiene and sanitation activities. The USAID-funded project, implemented by Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) Kenya, will focus on Turkana West and Turkana South Sub-counties, emphasizing community-led total […]
LODWAR MUNICIPALITY HOLDS CITIZEN FORUM TO ADDRESS INFRASTRUCTURE CONCERNS
Lodwar, 30th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Lodwar Municipality held its first Citizen Forum for the 2024/2025 financial year, providing residents with a platform to voice their concerns and participate in local governance. The forum, organized by Deputy Municipal Manager Simon Nang’iro and Municipality Board Vice-Chair Dr. Boniface Lokuruka, emphasized the importance of […]
OVER 3,000 BENEFIT FROM FREE MEDICAL CAMP IN KALOKOL
Kalokol, 30th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) More than 3,000 people in Kalokol benefited from a free medical camp organized by the Turkana County Department of Health and Sanitation and the M-Pesa Foundation. The camp provided health check-ups, cancer screening, and treatment to residents of the area. County Executive for Health and Sanitation, […]
OVER 40 RESIDENTS RECEIVED CATARACT SURGERIES IN TURKANA
Lodwar – 30th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation, in conjunction with the Fred Hollows Foundation, has conducted 47 cataract surgeries aimed at improving vision of the elderly residents. The cataract surgeries, conducted in the last three months, took place in Turkana West, Turkana Central and Turkana […]
INSECT FARMING TAKES CENTER STAGE AT TOBONG’U LORE FESTIVAL
Lodwar, 29 October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) A unique exhibitor at the 2024 Tobong’u Lore Festival drew crowds with an unconventional but promising solution to food insecurity: insect farming. Led by Lusema Machanja, a Congolese refugee entrepreneur, the group showcased their success in breeding black soldier flies and crickets for animal feed and […]
RACHEL AEMUN EKITELA CROWNED MISS TOURISM TURKANA
Lodwar 25 October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Rachel Aemun Ekitela, a 25-year-old model, has been crowned Miss Tourism Turkana in the concluding beauty pageant event of the Tobong’u Lore Festival. Ekitela emerged victorious from a field of 12 finalists, impressing the judges with her performance in categories such as cultural wear, environmental conservation, […]
KENYA WUAHU TEAM WOWS CROWDS AT TOBONG’U LORE FESTIVAL
Lodwar 24 October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) For the first time in its history, the Tobong’u Lore Festival featured a captivating Kungfu demonstration by the Kenya National Wushu Team, leaving a lasting impression on the crowd. Supported by the Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Zhou Jin Ping, the performance also included an elegant Chinese […]
TURKANA TOURISM AND CULTURAL EVENT TOBONG’U LORE COMMENCE WITH INTERDENOMINATIONAL PRAYERS
Lodwar, 23rd October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The much-anticipated Tobong’u Lore event has officially commenced today with interdenominational prayers at Ekalees Center, marking the beginning of a vibrant week celebrating Turkana’s rich culture, tourism, and heritage. The opening ceremony, which brought together guests across the country, was led by religious leaders from […]
TWELVE FINALISTS COMPLETE TURKANA TOURISM PAGEANT TRAINING AHEAD OF CROWNING
Lodwar, 23rd October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) A total of twelve models have successfully completed their training for the prestigious Miss Turkana Tourism pageant. The crowning is set to take place on 24th October 2024 at Ekaales Center. The finalist were chosen from a pool of twenty applicants who participated in the rigorous […]