COUNTY LANDS DEPARTMENT AND STAKEHOLDERS DISCUSS SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION TO LAND MANAGEMENT
Kakuma -15 October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Land stakeholders, from county and national government, held a consultative meeting with National Land Commission (NLC) and Alternative Justice Service (AJS), aimed to address land-related issues. The meeting brought together staff from the Office of the County Attorney, Court system of Kenya and land administrators to […]
COUNTY SUSPENDS MINING ACTIVITIES NEAR NAGETEI GIRLS SECONDARY
Nagetei, 14th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County government has ordered the immediate suspension of gold mining operations near Nagetei Girls Secondary School due to concerns over environmental compliance and public safety. The Directorate of Mining issued the shutdown directive on Monday, led by Acting Director for Mineral Resources, Elim Areman, following […]
COUNTY WRAPS UP TRADITIONAL CHOIRS’ AUDITIONS FOR TOBONG’U LORE FESTIVAL
Lodwar, 14th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) At least forty choirs have been selected to perform at the upcoming 8th edition of the Tobong’u Loree Tourism and Cultural Festival, scheduled to take place at Ekaales Center in Lodwar. The festival, a key cultural event in Turkana County, celebrates traditional music, dance, and local […]
TURKANA COUNTY ASSESSES WATER SUPPLY AHEAD OF MAJOR EVENTS
Lorugum, October 12, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) In preparation for the upcoming Lokiriama Festival and Mashujaa Day celebrations, the Turkana County Government is conducting a comprehensive assessment of water access and supply in Loima Sub-County. Led by the County Executive for Water Services, Patrick Losike Lokaimoe, the assessment aims to ensure adequate water […]
TURKANA’S EKENO WINS 5TH CONSECUTIVE NONDO DESERT WHEELCHAIR RACE
Isiolo, Kenya – October 12, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Timothy Ekeno from Turkana County once again claimed victory in the annual Nomadic Disabled Persons Organization (NONDO) desert wheelchair race, held on October 12, 2024, in Isiolo. Ekeno’s win marked his fifth consecutive title in the competition, solidifying his position as the most decorated […]
TURKANA’S LOROO EMMANUEL GRADUATES FROM PRESTIGIOUS INNOVATION PROGRAM
Nairobi, October 11, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) In a groundbreaking achievement, Loroo Emmanuel Esekon has become the first graduate from Turkana to complete the Presidential Innovation Challenge Award program, an intensive eight-month initiative aimed at nurturing young innovators in Kenya. This milestone not only certifies him as an innovator in the climate change […]
COUNTY TO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS TO GREEN TURKANA
Lodwar, 10 October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) In celebration of Mazingira Day 2024, Turkana County hosted tree planting, cleanup activities, and community sensitization events across multiple locations, encouraging the formation of community-based groups to drive ongoing tree-planting efforts. Speaking at the main event in Napetet, Lodwar, Director of Environment Phoebe Ekal highlighted the […]
OVER 20,000 LIVESTOCK REACHED IN JOINT COUNTY, CONCERN WORLDWIDE VACCINATION EXERCISE
Nakalale – 10th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) In a significant effort to bolster livestock health, over 20,000 animals have been vaccinated, dewormed, and treated against various diseases in Nakalale (Turkana North) and Lopur (Turkana West) Wards. This initiative, launched on October 6, 2024, was supported by Concern Worldwide and funded by USAID/BHA […]
LODWAR MUNICIPALITY LAUNCHES TREE PLANTING INITIATIVE TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
Lodwar – 9 October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Lodwar Municipality is poised for significant transformation as local leaders, residents, business owners, and professionals collaborate on a comprehensive tree-planting campaign aimed at combating climate change and enhancing the town’s environment. The initiative, titled “Green Lodwar Municipality,” is part of a broader community-driven effort to […]
TURKANA COUNTY MARKS WORLD SIGHT DAY WITH 60 CATARACT SURGERIES IN AROO SUB-COUNTY
Katilu – 9th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) For Elizabeth Adupu, a resident of Lopur village in Aroo Sub-county, persistent headaches from painful eyes had forced her to abandon farming, her family’s primary source of income. “I stopped going to the farm two weeks ago,” she recalled. “Farming puts food on the table […]