Turkana Agripreneurs to Join President’s Launch of Agripreneur Model Program
Lodwar, May 28, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) At least 82 agripreneurs, from Turkana are set to participate in the President’s launch of the Agripreneur model program. They will join 1,608 other Agripenuers from across the Country for the event, which is scheduled to take place during the Annual Madaraka Day celebration in Wajir […]
Youth in Turkana equipped with digital skills for the future economy
Lodwar, May 28, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Power Learn Project (PLP) and the Turkana County Government, conducted a one-day digital skills training for youth drawn from both host and refugee communities in Turkana. The training aimed to equip young people with practical digital competencies […]
County, ADS Intensify Livestock Vaccination Drive to Safeguard Over 25,000 Animals in Turkana South and Aroo
In a move to cushion pastoralists against adverse effects of livestock diseases, the County Government and Anglican Development Services (ADS) North Rift, have intensified an ongoing livestock vaccination and treatment campaign targeting more than 25,000 animals across Turkana South and Aroo Sub-counties. So far, over 21,000 livestock have been vaccinated and treated in the 14-day […]
Local communities to lead in responsible mining after public engagements in Aroo
Kalomwae, May 28, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, through the Department of Mining, conducted successful public engagement forums at Kalomwae and Juluk mining sites in Aroo Subcounty, bringing together local residents, stakeholders, and representatives from Kaliao Construction & Supplies Ltd. to deliberate on proposed mining activities and community participation. Speaking during […]
County Hands Over Lorugum–Namoruputh Road for Upgrade
Loima, May 21, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) Residents of Loima Ward are set to benefit from improved connectivity following the official handover of the Lorugum–Namoruputh road for routine maintenance works aimed at restoring the road to motorable standards. The 28-kilometre road, funded through the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) at a cost of KES […]
County Hands Over Sanyena–Pokotom Secondary School Road Project to Boost Access and Security in Kakuma Ward
Residents of Kakuma Sub-County are set to benefit from improved transport and connectivity following the official handover of the 2.3-kilometre Sanyena–Pokotom Secondary School Road project in Ng’atira Village, Kakuma Ward. The project, funded through the Ward Development Fund at a cost of approximately KSh 4.8 million, was officially handed over to the contractor at Sanyena […]
County Planning Department Wraps Up CIDP III Review
Lodwar|May 25, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Department of Finance and Economic Planning has concluded the mid-term review of its 2023-2027 County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP). The five-day event gave County Directors and staff an opportunity to build on past lessons and offer recommendations to improve in the remaining CIDP years and beyond. […]
County Government, International Trade Centre back Turkana Bee Farmers in key Apiculture Value Chain Development Strategy
Lodwar, May 21, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Bee farmers in Turkana Central, Turkana South and Loima have received a major boost following a strategic collaboration between the County Government and the International Trade Centre (ITC) to support the development of the Turkana County Apiculture Value Chain Strategy. Speaking during the validation meeting in […]
Lodwar Stadium Site Handed Over to Contractor
Lodwar, May 20, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The 10,000-seat Lodwar Stadium project has entered a new phase after the site was officially handed over to the contractor to begin a geotechnical survey ahead of construction over the next nine months. The handover was presided over by County Executive Committee Member for Education, Sports […]
County Steering Group approves two new development projects in Turkana
Lodwar -May 19, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Steering Group (CSG) has approved two development projects by Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (VSF) Germany and Humanity & Inclusion Kenya, during a meeting chaired by the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) for Turkana Central, Joseph Kipkorir. The approved interventions include the Pastoralism and Livestock Adaptation to […]