JOIN COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES FOR CREDIT ACCESS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH, DG ERUS URGES TURKANA RESIDENTS
Kakuma, 27th May, 2024 Turkana Deputy Governor, Dr. John Erus, has called upon residents of the County to join the existing or form new Cooperative societies to benefit from cheaper credit for economic growth. The DG said that the County had allocated Ksh 96 Million to spur growth of the Cooperatives and Enterprise Development sectors […]
KANAMKEMER WATER SERVICES RESTORED WEEKS AFTER FLOODS DISASTER
Lodwar, May 27, 2024 Water services in Kanamkemer have resumed, three weeks after floods destroyed borehole nine, the area’s main water supply to the 40,000 residents of the area. The recovery was achieved through the collaborative efforts of the county and partners, who drilled and equipped new boreholes as a replacement of the one swept […]
OVER 50 HIV-EXPOSED INFANTS GRADUATE VIRUS-FREE IN LODWAR
Lodwar – May 25, 2024 HIV-positive mothers are urged to adhere to their medication to safeguard the next generation from HIV and AIDS. This milestone comes as 58 HIV-exposed infants graduate from the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) program at Lodwar County Referral Hospital (LCRH). The 18-month PMTCT program had 96.6% success rate, with only […]
TURKANA COUNTY ESTABLISHES MULTI-SECTORAL TEAM TO MITIGATE FLOODS IN TURKANA
To mitigate the devastating effects of recurring flash floods, the Turkana County Government has established a multi-sectoral team to address the ongoing flood challenges. According to James Wangiros, County Executive for Public Service, Administration, and Disaster Management, and chair of the multi-sectoral team, the team is developing a comprehensive strategy to manage the effects of […]
DG ERUS YOUTH TO CHAMPION TURKANA’S CULTURAL HERITAGE AND TOURISM POTENTIAL
Loropio, May 23, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has called on the youth of Turkana to take an active role in promoting the region’s rich cultural and tourism potential. Speaking at the opening of the 6th National Youth Workshop on Culture and Heritage, held at the Loropio Start Up […]
COUNTY COMPLETES ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WORK OF NAPEROBEI ROAD
Turkana County Government has completed routine maintenance on the 2.5-kilometre Naperebei road, linking House of Hope and Tobong’ulore in Kanamkemer Ward, Turkana Central Sub-County. The road was among the key infrastructures affected by the recent destructive floods that hit the area destroying parts of the important feeder road. This was announced by the CECM for […]
COUNTY, WFP TRAIN PWD BOARD AND DISABILITY COORDINATORS ON SERVICE DELIVERY ENHANCEMENT
Lodwar, 23rd May, 2024 Member of the Turkana Persons With Disabilities Board (T-PWD) and leaders of persons with Disabilities organizations are currently undergoing a service delivery enhancement training led by the County Government through it’s Directorate for Social Protection and World Food Program (WFP). The four days program is designed to equip the […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENHA REVIEW PROGRESS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROJECTS IN TURKANA
A joint meeting between the County Government and the Kenya National Highways Authority has met to review the progress of the construction of the socio-economic projects meant to benefit Turkana and West Pokot Counties. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects are widely distributed within Turkana South, Turkana East, Turkana Central, Loima, Turkana North and Turkana […]
TULABALANY RESIDENTS APPROVE NEW SAND DAM FOR WATER ACCESS
Letea – May 23, 2024 Residents of Tulabalany in Letea Ward, Turkana West Sub-county, have given their approval for the construction of a sand dam in the area by Team and Team International in partnership with County Government. The initiative, funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), is a three-year program implemented by County […]
KALOBEYEI TO HOST THIS YEAR’S WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY EVENT
Kakuma, May 22, 2024 This year’s World Environment Day event in Turkana will be held at Kalobeyei on June 5, 2024, Chief Officer for Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change, Joseph Ekalale, has revealed. “Kalobeyei is the perfect location for sensitizing both the host and refugee communities residing in Turkana of the dangers of environmental […]