DR. EPEM TAKES OVER AS TURKANA COUNTY’S NEW HEALTH EXECUTIVE
Lodwar, December 6, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Dr. Epem Esekon has officially assumed the role of County Executive for Health and Sanitation in Turkana County. The handover ceremony was presided over by Deputy County Secretary Joseph Nyang’a. The Deputy County Secretary emphasized that the transition aimed to bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches […]
TURKANA FARMERS BENEFIT FROM DANISH-FUNDED WATER PROJECT
Lochoredome, 4 December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) A transformative Ksh 28 million water project, funded by the Royal Danish Embassy through the Water Sector Trust Fund (WSTF), has been handed over to Choro farmers in Turkana County. Implemented by Team and Team International under the KK INSPIRE program, the project provides water supply […]
TURKANA COUNTY STEPS UP SHA REGISTRATION EFFORTS
Lodwar, 3 December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County is implementing various strategies to increase Social Health Authority (SHA) registrations. Currently, only 31,000 residents have registered, representing less than 5% of the county’s target of 926,000. During an online meeting with all eleven sub-county management teams (SHMTs), the Director of Planning, Policy, Monitoring, […]
TURKANA COUNTY LAUNCHES FREE SEEDLING DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
Kaitese, 3 December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County has initiated a free tree seedling distribution program to promote environmental conservation and mitigate the effects of climate change. The acting Director for Natural Resources, Pauline Pusiye, announced the distribution of 20,000 tree seedlings. Speaking during the launch in Kaitese, Loima, she described the […]
KIMORMOR OUTREACH BOOSTS SERVICE DELIVERY IN KAPETADIE
Kapetadie, 2 December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The 13th edition of Kimormor, a one-health integrated outreach program, arrived in Kapetadie, Lokichoggio Sub-County, on November 30th, 2024. The program was officially launched by Patrick Losike Lokaimoe, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Water Services. CECM Lokaimoe described Kimormor as a lifeline for underserved […]
TURKANA COUNTY EMPOWERS COOPERATIVES WITH GOVERNANCE AND FINANCIAL SKILLS
Lodwar, 2 December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Leaders of established cooperative societies in Turkana County have undergone a five-day training program focused on governance, financial stewardship, and management. The training was organized by the County Government in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP). The training, held in Kakuma, aimed to enhance the […]
TURKANA COUNTY MARKS WORLD AIDS DAY WITH A CALL FOR MEN TO GET TESTED
Lodwar, December 1, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County joined the world in observing World AIDS Day with a strong call for more men and boys to get tested for HIV. This year’s theme, “It’s a Race Against Time – Promoting the Health and Well-being of Men and Boys,” highlighted the disparity in […]
TURKANA COUNTY HOLDS HALF-MARATHON TO RAISE HIV/AIDS AWARENESS
Lodwar, November 30, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County, in collaboration with the National Syndemic Disease Control Council, held its first half-marathon to raise awareness about the rising cases of new HIV infections among youth aged 15-24, particularly among men. This year’s theme, “It’s a Race Against Time – Promoting the Health and […]
TURKANA RURAL WATER COMPANY TAKES OVER LOKICHOGGIO WATER
Lokichoggio, November 29, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Lokichoggio Water Scheme has been officially handed over to Turkana Rural Water Company (TURWASCO). The formal takeover was officiated by Ekai Nabenyo, the County Director of Legal Services, and witnessed by County Executive for Water, Patrick Losike Lokaimoe, and other government officials. “This move transfers […]
TURKANA COUNTY MARKS SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE IN SANITATION
Kachoda, 29 November 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County has achieved a significant milestone in its sanitation efforts, with 414 households in seven villages of Kachoda and Lokitaung community units declaring themselves Open Defecation Free (ODF). This achievement was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the County Health and Sanitation Department and […]