COUNTY, STAKEHOLDERS MEET TO AMEND THE TURKANA COUNTY SOCIAL PROTECTION BILL AND POLICY
Kakuma, May 7, 2024 Stakeholders in the Social Protection sector are meeting in Kakuma to kickstart a review of the Turkana County Social Protection Policy and Bill that is currently in force. The four-day meeting, supported by the World Food Programme (WFP), aims to provide a platform for the sector players to openly air proposals […]
COUNTY, PARTNERS TO RESPOND TO DROUGHT – AFFECTED HOUSEHOLDS, DISTRIBUTE 300 GALLA-GOATS
The County Government in partnership with Tupado and Christian Blind Mission(CBM) has announced a strategic plan that will be keen to see the 500 households at high risk of food insecurity in Kalokol and Kang’atotha Wards, Turkana Central receive monthly cash transfers, 150 households to benefit from 300 Galla goats, while 90 households are to […]
Deputy Governor Dr Erus hosts JICA team
H.E. The Deputy Governor, Dr John Erus, hosted the JICA External Evaluator, Yoshika San, who paid him a courtesy visit to discuss the forthcoming assessment and evaluation of JICA projects in Turkana County. Dr John Erus stated that both the current and finalised programs will be reviewed to assess their impact on sustainable development. DG […]
KALAPATA “UJUZI MASHINANI” BENEFICIARIES TO COMMENCE PURSUING PROGRAMS IN JUNE 2024
Lodwar, May 6, 2024 (Public Relations and Media Relations) The Department of Education, Sports, and Social Protection has announced that the second phase of the ‘Ujuzi Mashinani’ program targeting 958 students in Kalapata will commence in June 2024. The first phase of the program was rolled out in Kaaleng-Kaikor earlier this year, benefitting up to […]
TURKANA’S SEASONAL MALARIA CHEMOPREVENTION PILOT SET TO INFORM NATIONAL POLICY
Eldoret – 6th May 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation, in conjunction with the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) and Catholic Relief Services, is set to roll out the country’s first Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) exercise in Turkana Central Sub-county. Ongoing studies by the County Health Department, Moi, […]
DEPUTY GOVERNOR HOSTS USAID MONITORING AND EVALUATION TEAM
Lodwar, May 6, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) H.E. the Deputy Governor, Dr John Erus, hosted a field monitoring and evaluation team from USAID in his office at the county. The purpose of their courtesy visit was to provide feedback on the progress of USAID-funded organisations/ projects; USAID Livestock Market Systems, World Food Programme, […]
DISASTER DEPARTMENT MEETS JICA CONSULTANT OVER THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ECORAD I PROJECTS
Lodwar, May 6, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Director of Disaster Management, Benedict Mukoo has welcomed the expertise of JICA Consultant Yoshiko Son, in a bid to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the Enhancing Community Resilience Against Drought (ECORAD) I project. The projects, aimed at promoting sustainable development and disaster risk […]
DEPUTY GOVERNOR LEADS FOOD DISTRIBUTION EXERCISE AT DISPLACED TOBONG’U LORE COMMUNITY IN NATAPARKAKONO, TURKANA CENTRAL
Lodwar, May 5, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Following the devastating impact of floods and ongoing rains that led to the displacement of over 200 households in Nataparkakono in Turkana Central, Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus today led a food distribution exercise at the affected Tobong’u Lore IDP community in Nataparkakono. The County Government […]
COUNTY HEALTH PROMOTES HYGIENE, SANITATION, TARGETING FLOOD-DISPLACED HOUSEHOLDS.
Lodwar, 5th May 2024 The County Department of Health and Sanitation’s Public Health Directorate, in conjunction with Welthungerhilfe Kenya, has sensitized over 200 households in the Nareng’ewoi community in Turkana North on good hygiene and sanitation practices as Lake Turkana continues to flood, displacing households. The community was reminded of the high risk of water […]
NUTRITION HEALTH TECHNICAL FORUM FOCUSES ON DISRUPTIONS TO NUTRITIONAL SERVICES
Lodwar – May 3, 2024 The County Nutrition Health Technical Forum has convened a meeting to address the disruptions to nutritional services caused by the ongoing floods, focusing particularly on those affected. The Forum, comprising various nutrition stakeholders, aims at updating interventions geared towards reducing persistent malnutrition in the county. It also serves as a […]