PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD MEMBERS TRAIN ON GOVERNANCE
Kakuma- March 5, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Public Service Board (CPSB) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have concluded a training of trainers in Kakuma. These trainers will sensitize county government staff on national values and principles of good governance. The three-day training led to the development of two documents […]
STAKEHOLDERS VALIDATE VOCATIONAL TRAINING STRATEGIC PLAN
Kakuma- March 5, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A strategic plan aimed at transforming eight vocational training institutions in Turkana into skilled, competitive, and sustainable workforce development sources, has been validated. This plan was validated by a joint county executive and assembly committee on education, as well as vocational training managers and development partners. […]
COUNTY, BLUE ECONOMY STAKEHOLDERS MEET TO STRENGTHEN FISHERIES
Lodwar – March 3, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries James Wangiros had convened a meeting to address key challenges in the fisheries sector and explore opportunities for growth. CEC Wangiros emphasized the county’s commitment to revitalizing the Kalokol Cooperative, recognizing its potential […]
NACHURO AND NASINYONO PASTORALISTS BENEFIT FROM LIVESTOCK VACCINATION DRIVE
Nasinyono – 3rd March 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) To safeguard the health and livelihoods of pastoralist communities, the County Government in collaboration with Welthungerhilfe Kenya (WHH) have conducted a livestock vaccination campaign across Nachuro and Nasinyono in Lokichoggio and Turkana West sub-counties respectively. The nine – day initiative, is part of an AA/GFFO […]
HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOLDS A PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP STAKEHOLDER FORUM TO ENHANCE COLLABORATION
Lodwar- March 4, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation has held a private sector stakeholder engagement to strengthen collaboration and partnership in delivering quality healthcare services. The forum included participants from various sectors in financial services, hospitality, health, and higher educational institutions. The key priority areas discussed included strengthening […]
COUNTY, NLC, FAO INTENSIFY EFFORTS TOWARDS EFFECTIVE LAND USE IN LODWAR AND KAKUMA
Lodwar- March 4, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The county government, in collaboration with the National Land Commission (NLC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), have partnered to conduct an intensive land-use planning and survey exercise aimed at securing public land in Lodwar and Kakuma. Speaking at a joint meeting to initiate the […]
TOURISM REGULATORY AUTHORITY TRAINS HOSPITALITY STAKEHOLDERS IN TURKANA
Lodwar – February 4, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Tourism stakeholders and hotel owners have undergone capacity-building training to enhance service quality in the Turkana hospitality industry. Held in Lodwar and supported by the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA), the training aimed to equip the participants with essential skills to improve customer experience and align […]
KALRO MEETS THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR OVER PROPOSED RESEARCH CENTRE IN TURKANA COUNTY
Lodwar- March 3, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Deputy Governor, Dr John Erus, hosted a team from KALRO to discuss the possibilities of establishing a research centre in the county to enhance agricultural productivity and improve livestock management in the region. Dr Erus emphasized the importance of adopting new technologies in agriculture, including […]
LOKICHOGGIO RESIDENTS GET STEADY WATER SUPPLY AFTER LOMESKIN BOREHOLE REPAIR
Lokichoggio- March 2, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Relief has finally come to Lokichoggio after the county government, through the Turkana Rural Water Services Company (TURWASCO), rehabilitated the Lomeskin Borehole which seves as Lokichoggio’s main water source. The borehole had stalled for three years after its electronic system failed due to prolonged disrepair. The […]
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE TEACHERS URGED TO EMBRACE AGRICULTURE FOR NUTRITION AND LEARNING
Lodwar, 28th Feb 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana County’s Executive for Education has urged Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers across Turkana to integrate agriculture into learning under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) to instil a passion for farming among young learners. CEC Willyjustus Akwalata highlighted the department’s partnership with the Japan International Cooperation […]