REGISTRATION INTO THE NEW GOVERNMENT SYSTEM EXCITES PWDS, AS EXERCISE KICKS OFF IN LOWARENG’A, LAKE ZONE WARD
A local resident in Lowareng’ak village, Susan Atiir Kachoi, (54), is among the 164 People with Disabilities (PwD) that have been excited to be identified, assessed medically and registered with the National Council for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) today, in Lake zone Ward, Turkana North. In a first time registration exercise in Turkana North, conducted […]
SUGUTA SUB-COUNTY IS READY, TURKANA EAST LEADERSHIP DECLARES FOR LAUNCH
Suguta, May 30 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana East Leadership has been in Kapedo town for two days, to inspect a number of facilities in the area in readiness to host the new administration for the Suguta Sub-county once launched. Led by the area Member of Parliament, Nicholas Nixon Ngikor, the team has […]
COUNTY, NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITY SIGN MOU TO BOOST EMPLOYMENT ACCESS FOR HOST AND REFUGEES
Kakuma, May 30, 2024 The county government and the National Employment Authority (NEA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at improving access to employment information for host and refugee populations in Kakuma. Under the MoU, the NEA will provide a range of services at the Kakuma Biashara Huduma Centre, facilitating connections between job […]
TURKANA COUNTY WELCOMES AGNES OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS ABOUT CLIMATE RESILIENCE INITIATIVES
Lodwar, May 30, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana County Government hosted officials from the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) at the county headquarters, led by Dr Benson Kenduiywo. The meeting, hosted by Deputy Governor Dr John Erus, was attended by senior county officials, including County Secretary Peter Eripete. The Alliance […]
COUNTY, USAID NAWIRI PARTNER TO COMBAT MALNUTRITION THROUGH STAFF TRAINING
Lodwar, May 30, 2024 County staff from the Departments of Public Service, Administration, and Disaster Management will benefit from specialized training aimed at enhancing the fight against malnutrition. This initiative is part of a new partnership between USAID NAWIRI and the County Public Service. The partnership will be spearheaded by the Public Service unit of […]
ARTISANAL MINERS EQUIPPED WITH MODERN TOOLS TO ENHANCE PRODUCTIVITY
Lodwar – 30th May, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County, through the Department of Energy, Mining, and Petroleum, has distributed two modern air pick demolisher machines to Kareng’a and Nagiramia artisanal miners to aid in the extraction of gold at Nakale and Lokichar Wards. Speaking during the handover of the machines at the […]
INVESTORS TO BE VETTED BEFORE ADMISSION TO THE MINING SECTOR
Nagetei – May 29th, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government will ensure all investors seeking to be admitted to the Turkana’s mining sector comply with national and county regulations. The County Chief Officer for Mining and Petroleum, Triza Amoni, emphasized that compliance is crucial not only for legal adherence but also for […]
WATER CECM HOSTS WORLD VISION, WATER TRUST FUND FOR SWASAP PROJECT REVIEW
Lodwar, 29 May 2024 County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Water Services, Patrick Losike Lokaimoe, today hosted officials from World Vision Kenya (WVK) and the Water Sector Trust Fund (WSTF) at the department’s headquarters in Lodwar, on a courtesy visit to the office. The visit was part of ongoing efforts to review and strengthen water […]
COUNTY BANKS ON USAID NAWIRI PARTNERSHIP FOR STRENGTHENING GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
Lodwar- May 29, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) USAID Nawiri, led by System Strengthening Lead Edwin Mbaya, met with Turkana County government officials to explore partnership opportunities in strengthening Geospatial Information Systems (GIS). The discussions, which were keen on developing strategic approaches to resource mobilization, were welcomed by Deputy Governor Dr John Erus. Dr […]
ADVOCACY FORUM TO COMBAT SRHR AND SGBV ISSUES IN TURKANA COUNTY
Lodwar, 29th May 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Gender and Youth Affairs, in partnership with the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA-Kenya), hosted a forum to address pressing issues related to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). The event brought together stakeholders from both […]