DG Erus rallies partners to support Turkana Assembly ahead of June Bunge Mashinani Lokichar sitting
Lodwar, March 16th 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The second edition of the Turkana County Assembly’s “Bunge Mashinani” sitting will be held in June 2026 at Lokichar Ward in Turkana South. The announcement was made during a planning meeting attended by John Erus, Deputy Governor of Turkana County, Charles Lokioto, Speaker of the Turkana […]
Youth Set to Benefit from UN-Supported Skills Program
Lodwar, March 16, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Youth in Turkana are set to benefit from a United Nations-supported program aimed at equipping young people with skills to boost employability and enhance their participation in civic engagement. The initiative, to be implemented by Youth for Sustainable World (YSW) and Mentazo with support from the […]
Youth Set to Benefit from UN-Supported Skills Program
Lodwar, March 16, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Youth in Turkana are set to benefit from a United Nations-supported program aimed at equipping young people with skills to boost employability and enhance their participation in civic engagement. The initiative, to be implemented by Youth for Sustainable World (YSW) and Mentazo with support from the […]
County, Concern Worldwide Intensify Livestock Support for pastoralists in Turkana
Mifugo Complex, Lodwar | March 16, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, in partnership with Concern Worldwide, has intensified the distribution of livestock supplementary feeds and the repositioning of veterinary vaccines and drugs across , in a bid to protect livestock and strengthen the resilience of drought-affected pastoral communities. The initiative, launched […]
County, Swisscontact meet over workforce development for Turkanas’ emerging oil economy
Lodwar, March 16th 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus, has called for urgent investment in skills development to prepare local youth for employment opportunities expected from renewed oil and gas exploration in South Lokichar basin. Speaking while hosting a delegation from Swisscontact, Dr. Erus said the county must begin addressing […]
LCRH receives a new consignment of essential medical supplies to last eight months
Lodwar – March 13, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has received a new consignment of essential medical supplies worth KES 57 million at Lodwar County Referral Hospital (LCRH), reinforcing efforts to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for residents across Turkana. The supplies, procured through the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), include essential […]
ECDE Teachers Trained to Strengthen Foundation Learning and Digital Literacy
Lodwar, 13th March 2026,(Public Communication and Media Relations) Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers have undergone training aimed at strengthening foundation learning, improving curriculum delivery, and enhancing digital literacy in schools. The capacity-building programme brought together twenty five teachers and seven ECDE ward coordinators from Turkana South and East Sub-Counties alongside thirty five teachers and […]
LCRH receives a new consignment of essential medical supplies to last eight months
Lodwar – March 13, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has received a new consignment of essential medical supplies worth KES 57 million at Lodwar County Referral Hospital (LCRH), reinforcing efforts to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for residents across Turkana. The supplies, procured through the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), include essential […]
Turkana Pushes for Growth of MSMEs Through Strategic Partnerships
Lodwar – March 13, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana County has intensified efforts to strengthen Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through strategic partnerships between the County and National Governments, development partners, and financial institutions. Speaking during the 5th MSMEs Connect Turkana Dialogue Forum, Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus emphasized the importance of […]
Turkana West healthcare workers adopt play as medicine in the first 1,000 days
Lodwar – March 13, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Healthcare workers in Turkana West have embraced play-based learning as an essential intervention to support early childhood development during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life. Over the last eight months, the County Government, in collaboration with Amref Health Africa’s Tucheze Tustawi Project, has […]