Turkana validates climate-resilient infrastructure guidelines to safeguard health facilities
Lodwar – February 26, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has taken a major step toward strengthening health infrastructure against the effects of climate change, following a high-level Validation Workshop held in Lodwar. The forum, convened by the Ministry of Health in partnership with UNICEF, brought together key county departments including Health, […]
Turkana North, Kibish Residents Demand Completion of Stalled Projects in CFSP Talks
Kibish– February 26, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Residents of Turkana North and Kibish have called for urgent completion of stalled projects as the County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) public participation forums gather pace. Speaking at the forum, Director of Monitoring and Evaluation John Ekaru reaffirmed that development priorities are set by the public. […]
Turkana West Residents Push for Water and Irrigation Projects in 2026/2027 Budget
Kakuma – February 25, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Residents of Turkana West Sub-County have urged the County Government to prioritize the expansion of irrigation and water infrastructure in the upcoming FY 2026/2027 budget. During the public participation exercise for the County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) held in Kakuma, the community identified the drilling […]
Turkana Central residents speak out on water, health and livelihoods at budget forum
Lodwar- February 26, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Voices from across Turkana Central dominated discussions as more than 200 residents turned up to give their views on the County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) 2026, setting the tone for the Financial Year 2026–2027 budget. The public forum, convened by the Directorate of Economic Planning, brought […]
Kakalel residents urge County Government to prioritize development projects in FY’2026/2027
Lokichar – February 25, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Residents of Kakalel Village Unit in Kalapata Ward,Turkana South have made a plea for the County Government to include their proposed development projects in the upcoming FY’2026/2027 budget allocation, Speaking during the public participation forum in Lokichar, for the County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) 2026, […]
Suguta Residents Call for Completion of Ongoing Projects and Improved Health Services
Kapedo -February 25, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Residents of Suguta Sub-County from Kapedo, Lomelo, Nadome, Kamuge, and Napeitom took part in the County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) 2026-2027 public participation forum. The community emphasized the need to complete ongoing projects before starting new ones and highlighted the urgent need for an ambulance to […]
Turkana establishes first-ever County Mental Health Council to boost services
Lodwar- February 25, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has officially launched the first-ever Turkana County Mental Health Council following its gazettment in october last year in line with provision of the mental health act, to strengthen coordination, governance, and access to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHSSP) Services across the county. […]
DG Erus urges facility in charges to maximize output as county seeks to boost SHA registration
Kakuma February 25th 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Deputy Governor has called on all facility in charges to play a more proactive role in assisting Turkana meet it’s health targets by ensuring their institutions operate at full capacity. In his address during the opening ceremony of Turkana West data review meeting, DG Erus said […]
IPOA to establish Turkana Office, boosting access to police oversight
Lodwar, February 25th 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana residents will soon access police oversight services closer to home following plans by the Independent Police Oversight Authority to establish an office in the coming month. This was announced by IPOA delegation on a courtesy call to the County Government where they were hosted by […]
Turkana pushes for direct investment in local KMFRI facility at Kalokol to unlock blue economy potential
Lodwar, February 25th 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has called for increased investment in the local Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) statio at Kalokol to unlock the vast blue economy potential of the Lake Turkana and its basin. Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus made the appeal when he hosted […]