URBAN WATER COMPANY PLANS TO ADDRESS WATER SUPPLY CHALLENGES IN LODWAR
Lodwar, 24th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The newly constituted Board of Directors of Turkana Urban Water Company (TUWASCO) is stepping in with an ambitious plan to amicably address the perennial challenges of water supply facing residents of Lodwar Municipality. For years, Lodwar residents have voiced their frustrations over erratic water supply, frequent […]
THE COUNTY BOASTS OF A REGIONAL MULTIMILLION WATER QUALITY LABORATORY LAUNCHED ON WORLD WATER DAY
Lodwar, 24th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana County has officially launched its first water quality laboratory, a major milestone in improving water safety, environmental protection, and public health. The facility, unveiled as part of World Water Day 2025 celebrations, is expected to serve the expansive county and the neighboring areas as a […]
NEWLY FORMED YOUTH WASH PARLIAMENT VOWS TO AMPLIFY ADVOCACY EFFORTS, CALLS FOR FUNDING FOR INITIATIVE
Lodwar, March 24, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The newly formed Turkana Youth WASH Parliament for the SDGs has vowed to amplify advocacy efforts for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and increased funding for all WASH related initiatives by the County Government and development partners. Led by their Deputy Speaker Ms Kaaleng, and other […]
GOVERNMENT PUTS THOSE ON WATER INFRASTRUCTURE VANDALISM ON NOTICE
Lodwar, 24th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) In the wake of increasing reports of vandalism targeting water installations, authorities have vowed to take stern action against individuals perpetrating the act. Speaking on behalf of the County Commissioner during the World Water Day, Turkana Central DCC Thomas Siele described the acts of vandalism as […]
TURKANA COUNTY MARKS WORLD TB DAY WITH CALLS TO REDUCE HIGH CASELOADS THROUGH ENHANCED DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
Lodwar – March 24, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County, led by Deputy Governor Dr John Erus, marked World Tuberculosis (TB) Day with an announcement to enhance diagnostic services by acquiring two digital X-ray machines and two GeneXpert machines in the next financial year. In 2024, a total of 3,443 TB cases were […]
COUNTY ACQUIRES MODERN HYDROGEOLOGICAL SURVEY EQUIPMENT
Lodwar, 24th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) During the celebration of World Water Day at Napuu, the County Government of Turkana launched a newly acquired terrameter valued at Ksh 20 million. The advanced equipment will enhance hydrogeological surveys, allowing for precise identification of the most viable drilling sites for sustainable water supply. Additionally, […]
TRADITIONAL -ADOPTED COMPENSATION MECHANISMS TO STRENGTHEN CROSS BORDER BUILDING EFFORT.
To resolve rising tensions between the Ngikamatak of Lokiriama and Ngiwoyokwara sub – tribe of Turkana-west, and the Jie community in Uganda, leaders convened to broker peace and prevent further conflict. The tensions, stemming from claims of betrayal and the loss of 265 cattle to Ugandan authorities, were addressed through traditional compensation mechanisms.Following negotiations, an agreement […]
CALLS FOR FOREST CONSERVATION DOMINATE AS TURKANA COUNTY MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS IN KATILU
Katilu – March 21st, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County joined the global community in commemorating the International Day of Forests at RCEA Korinyang’ Secondary School in Katilu, Aroo Sub-county. Celebrated every 21st March, this year’s theme “Forests and Food” highlights the crucial role forests play in food security, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, […]
NEWLY FORMED YOUTH PARLIAMENT TO ADVOCATE FOR WASH SUSTAINABILITY IN TURKANA
Lodwar – 21st March 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Department of Health and Sanitation, in collaboration with Lotus Kenya Action for Development organization (LOKADO), has engaged the newly formed County Youth WASH Parliament that seeks to advocate for clean and safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene to WASH policymakers. The training, targeting two young […]
COUNTY, STAKEHOLDERS VALIDATE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS DEGRADATION IN TURKANA WEST
Kakuma – 20th March 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Government, through the Directorate of Environment, has convened a stakeholder meeting to validate a comprehensive action plan to address environmental degradation in Turkana West Sub-County. The meeting, supported by VNG International, brought together key environmental stakeholders in the sub-county to refine strategies to curb […]