ENERGY SECTOR PARTNER SEEKS TO SUPPORT GREEN ENERGY EFFORTS
Lodwar – May 16, 2024 The County Executive for Tourism, Culture, Natural Resources, and Climate Change, Audan Leah Lokala, has assured players in the energy sector of the county’s commitment to create an enabling environment for enhanced partner participation. Speaking to the representative of Renewvia Energy Kenya who paid a courtesy call to […]
TURKANA, WEST POKOT LEADERS CEMENT 11 YEARS OF PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE ALONG THE LOYA-NAOYAPONG CORRIDOR
Leaders from Loya in Turkana County and Naoyapong in West Pokot, have resolved to cement and strengthen the Turkana and Pokot communities of peaceful coexistence for the last 11 years through a structured dialogue. At a joint meeting, leaders emphasised the critical role community dialogues play in addressing potential conflicts over pasture and water resources; […]
PARTNERS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR URGED TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ENERGY CENTRE IN TURKANA
Lodwar, May 16, 2024 Turkana Chief Officer for Energy, Petroleum, and Mining, Triza Amoni, has urged partners in the energy sector to support the establishment of an energy centre in Turkana. “The centre will be a shared facility for information sharing, incubation of ideas and models, piloting of new technologies, and innovation development,” […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST “UJUZI MASHINANI” PROGRAM TO TARGET YOUTH IN TURKANA
Kataboi, May 16th, 2024 A Program popularly known as “Ujuzi Mashinani” targeting to benefit youth with technical skills for entry into the labour market has been announced in Kataboi, Turkana North. The Youth Program, supported by County Government in partnership with USAID Nawiri, was presided over by the Deputy Governor, John Erus, who said more […]
TURKANA COUNTY BECOMES THE FIRST COUNTY TO UTILISE TECHNOLOGY TO STRENGTHEN EARLY WARNING AND RESPOND IN MANAGING CONFLICT
Lodwar, 16th May 2024 The County Government of Turkana has become the first among the nine Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) counties to use technology as a tool to report real-time conflict incidences across the county. This milestone follows the training of 30 officers on the application of technology solutions to strengthen systems […]
BOOST FOR TURKANA CENTRAL DISEASE SURVEILLANCE EFFORTS AS 10 COUNTY, VSF TRAINS LIVESTOCK DISEASE REPORTERS
Eliye – 16th May, 2024 The County Government and Veterinaires Sans Frontiers (VSF) Germany has conducted comprehensive training for Turkana Central Sub-County Community Livestock Disease Reporters (CDRs). The 10 CDRs, drawn from Kangatotha, Kerio Delta, and Kalokol Wards, have been trained on prioritized livestock diseases and aspects of livestock production to bolster their skills in […]
COUNTY APPOINTS TEN FOR RURAL AND URBAN WATER COMPANIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Eldoret, 14th May 2024 The County Government of Turkana has announced the appointments of Philip Aemun Ebei, Christopher Aletia Imana, Margaret Kuchal, Francis Elim Ngikito, and John Ekaale Aruma to the Board of Directors of the newly formed Turkana Urban Water Company. Paul Erot Merinyang’, Akolong Godfrey Ikone, Shadrak Esinyen Lopeyok, Elizabeth Ngikala Andrew, and […]
COMMUNITY LIVESTOCK DISEASE REPORTERS TRAINED AND EQUIPPED TO UPSCALE ADOPTION OF DIGITALLY BASED SURVEILLANCE
Lokichar – 14th May,2024 The County Government is turning to digital livestock disease surveillance to improve the functionality of Community Disease Reporters(CDRs) in its bid to improve livestock disease reporting. This has been driven by a training session organized by PlantVillage in Partnership with the County Government that aimed to enhance early detection and prompt […]
COUNTY, IRC COMPLETES CROSS BORDER HEALTH FACILITIES ASSESSMENT TO BETTER SURVEILLANCE OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
The County Government, in collaboration with the International Rescue Committee Core Group Partners Project (IRC-CGPP) have concluded assessment of health surveillance and response capabilities in border facilities in Turkana West. The evaluation aimed to enhance the preparedness of local health facilities to manage contagious diseases, particularly those that could easily cross the borders as a […]
WATER DEPARTMENT INDUCTS NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DEVELOPS A STRATEGIC PLAN TO KICK-START OPERATIONS
Eldoret, May 16, 2024 The Water Services Department led by the County Executive, Patrick Losike, facilitated the three-day induction of the newly appointed Board of Directors for the Turkana Urban and Rural Water Boards. The induction was to help them with the operations and management of water companies. This follows the recent appointment of 10 […]