County trains frontline healthcare workers on Marburg Virus response
Lodwar – February 20, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government concluded a five-day workshop on response to Marburg Virus Disease and other viral hemorrhagic fevers where 60 healthcare workers, security officers, and chiefs were trained. This was intended to intensify preparedness measures following a regional public health alert in Jinka, Ethiopia. Speaking […]
CDCs tap Into AI training to Advance Digital Entrepreneurship
Lodwar, February, 19th, 2026 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Community Digital Champions (CDCs) are advancing their AI (Artificial Intelligence) skills following an induction meeting designed to strengthen digital entrepreneurship and deepen community impact across the county. Held under the Enhancing Digital Access and Community Resilience (EDACR) programme, supported by the UK’s Digital Access Programme (DAP) […]
Kakuma Aridzone Primary School to Host Universal Service Fund Communication Mast
Kakuma-February 19th , 2025(Public Communication and Media Relations) The Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK), in partnership with Pan Africa Network Group and the Turkana County Government, has commenced the implementation of a Universal Service Fund (USF) communication infrastructure project at Kakuma Aridzone Primary School. The project entails the construction of a communication mast within the […]
Strengthening preparedness for Marburg Virus and other hemorrhagic fevers in Turkana
Lodwar – February 18, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government is conducting an ongoing capacity-building training for at least 60 healthcare workers, community health officers, security officer, and administrative Chiefs from Turkana West, North, Kibish, Lokichoggio, Loima, and Lokiriama sub-counties to enhance preparedness for Marburg Virus Disease and other viral hemorrhagic fevers. […]
County Government, Kenya Red Cross offer relief to over 2000 drought-affected-families
Nakukulas – February 17, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government supported by the Kenya Red Cross Society and the Danish Red Cross has concluded a week-long exercise registering 2000 families affected by drought for a cash transfer program to boost food security. The initiative also delivered food aid to 10 schools in […]
County Government validates 2026 Workplan under sustainable development program
Lodwar – February 17, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government is making strides towards more inclusive and accountable governance with the validation of a workplan that focuses on institutionalizing coordination and improving collaboration between county actors and development partners. The workplan, was jointly validated by the County Executive and County Assembly with […]
County forms final cross-border committees, a milestone in disease preparedness
Kibish–Turkana North – February 14, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has formed the final two Cross-Border Committees in Kibish and Turkana North sub-counties, bringing the total to six fully operational committees along the Turkana border. This initiative aims to strengthen community preparedness for zoonotic and priority diseases in Turkana, including pandemics, […]
County reviews, strengthens cross-border health preparedness in Kibish, Turkana North sub-counties
Kibish – February 14, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, through the Department of Health and Medical Services, has concluded a five-day Joint Support Supervision (JSS) exercise in Kibish and Turkana North sub-counties to reinforce cross-border health preparedness.Supported by the International Rescue Committee’s Core Group Partners’ Project (CGPP), the multi-sectoral team visited […]
Turkana to Host Major Economic Inclusion Trade Fair at Ekalees Cultural Centre
Lodwar, February 13th 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government in partnership with BOMA Project and Smart Regional Consultants, will host a trade fair on 17th February 2026 at the Ekalees Cultural Centre. The event, under the Kuza Jamii II Program, aims to promote economic inclusion and strengthen local enterprises across the county. […]
County, Partners Review Community Scorecard Tool to Improve Service Delivery
Lodwar, February 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, through the Directorate of Partnerships, conducted a stakeholders’ meeting to review the Integrated Community Scorecard (ICSC) assessment tool aimed at assessing and improving community satisfaction with service delivery in Kakuma, Lopur, Kalobeyei, and Letea wards in Turkana West Sub-County. Supported by Plan International and […]