National Human Rights Commission plans to open office in Turkana
Lodwar, April 15, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana County will soon have a local human rights office after the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) announced plans to open a branch in Lodwar to bring services closer to residents. The plan was disclosed on Tuesday when a delegation led by KNCHR Chairperson […]
County One Health Unit, strengthens pandemic preparedness
Lodwar – April 15, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government in partnership with Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) convened a One Health Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting to review progress and enhance preparedness for public health threats along border areas. The team assessed ongoing One Health interventions, reviewed past activities and aligned […]
Relief for Liwan Residents as County begins feasibility and Topographic surveys for new supply system
Liwan, 15th April 2026(Public Communications and media Relations) Relief for residents of Liwan after the County Government has begun water feasibility, Environmental Impact Assessment and topographical surveys for the new supply system. This development marks a major breakthrough in effort to address chronic water shortage in the area. Liwan Community, for decades, has endured acute […]
Eye Medical Camp restores sight to dozens in Loima, Lokiriama/Lorengikippi
Namoruputh – April 15, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, in partnership with Fred Hollows Foundation, has successfully concluded a four-day eye medical camp at Namoruputh PAG Health Centre, restoring sight and hope to over 50 patients. The outreach recorded a total of 56 successful cataract surgeries, with more than 200 patients […]
Turkana hosts philanthropists to assess emergency capacity, health and humanitarian gaps
Lodwar – April 15, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A delegation of international philanthropists has visited Turkana County to assess ongoing health and humanitarian programmes, in a move aimed at strengthening support for emergency services in the region. The visit, hosted by the Department of Health and Sanitation Services in partnership with Save the […]
DG Erus urges teachers to build value based school systems
Lodwar – April 13, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has called on educators to transform schools into environments that promote academic performance, entrench discipline, and facilitate the acquisition of values. The Deputy Governor was speaking during the ongoing Regional Teachers Conference for the Kenya Comprehensive School Heads Association […]
AAAA Initiative launched in Turkana to enhance climate-resilient agriculture
Lodwar – April 13, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has launched the African Agriculture Adaptation Atlas (AAAA), a new initiative aimed at strengthening climate-resilient agricultural planning. The project, implemented by the Sustainable Agriculture Foundation (SAF) seeks to provide essential geospatial data analysis to support informed decision-making in the agricultural sector. The […]
County Government, partners launch a fully equipped theatre at Namoruputh Health Centre
Namoruputh – April 11, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, in partnership with ERDO and the PAG Church, has today launched a fully equipped theatre at Namoruputh Health Centre in Lokiriama Sub-County, marking a significant milestone in improving access to surgical services for residents. The theatre was officially launched by Dr. Kidalio […]
Turkana moves to involve communities in mining investor approval
Kaeris – April 10, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Directorate of Mining has intensified efforts to involve local communities in the early stages of selecting investors seeking to undertake mining activities in Turkana County.During a community engagement meeting held in Kaeris, residents, artisanal miners and county government officials emphasized the need for greater […]
Turkana charts a holistic human-centred strategy to transform child health and development
Kakuma – April 11, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, in partnership with AMREF Health Africa, is developing a five year County Social Behaviour Change (SBC) Strategy (2026–2030), an initiative that will go a long way in ensuring the adoption and ownership of play-based learning in Turkana. However, the community expected to […]