TURKANA WATER UTILITY BOARDS VOW TO ADOPT PERFORMANCE-BASED FRAMEWORKS TO STRENGTHEN SECTOR GOVERNANCE
Lokichar, 25th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The leadership of Turkana’s two main water utilities has pledged to adopt globally recognized governance frameworks to enhance efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in water service delivery. Led by their respective chairs, the boards of Turkana Urban Water and Sanitation Company (TUWASCO) and Turkana Rural Water and […]
COUNTY ONE HEALTH STAKEHOLDERS DEVELOP RESEARCH TOOL TO ASSESS COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
Lodwar – 25th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County One Health Unit, in collaboration with stakeholders, is in the process of developing a research tool to evaluate community priorities for evidence-based decision-making. The tool, Community One Health Index (COHI), will be designed as a participatory, community-centered initiative that would aid in data […]
TUWASCO MOVES TO IMPROVE WATER ACCESS IN KALOKOL
Lokichar, 25th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Turkana Urban Water and Sanitation Company (TUWASCO) will soon expand its jurisdiction to Kalokol, a major step in its long-term plan to improve water access for residents of urban areas of Turkana under their jurisdiction. The expansion aligns with TUWASCO’s strategic objective of increasing its […]
URBAN WATER COMPANY PLANS TO ADDRESS WATER SUPPLY CHALLENGES IN LODWAR
Lodwar, 24th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The newly constituted Board of Directors of Turkana Urban Water Company (TUWASCO) is stepping in with an ambitious plan to amicably address the perennial challenges of water supply facing residents of Lodwar Municipality. For years, Lodwar residents have voiced their frustrations over erratic water supply, frequent […]
THE COUNTY BOASTS OF A REGIONAL MULTIMILLION WATER QUALITY LABORATORY LAUNCHED ON WORLD WATER DAY
Lodwar, 24th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana County has officially launched its first water quality laboratory, a major milestone in improving water safety, environmental protection, and public health. The facility, unveiled as part of World Water Day 2025 celebrations, is expected to serve the expansive county and the neighboring areas as a […]
NEWLY FORMED YOUTH WASH PARLIAMENT VOWS TO AMPLIFY ADVOCACY EFFORTS, CALLS FOR FUNDING FOR INITIATIVE
Lodwar, March 24, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The newly formed Turkana Youth WASH Parliament for the SDGs has vowed to amplify advocacy efforts for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and increased funding for all WASH related initiatives by the County Government and development partners. Led by their Deputy Speaker Ms Kaaleng, and other […]
GOVERNMENT PUTS THOSE ON WATER INFRASTRUCTURE VANDALISM ON NOTICE
Lodwar, 24th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) In the wake of increasing reports of vandalism targeting water installations, authorities have vowed to take stern action against individuals perpetrating the act. Speaking on behalf of the County Commissioner during the World Water Day, Turkana Central DCC Thomas Siele described the acts of vandalism as […]
TURKANA COUNTY MARKS WORLD TB DAY WITH CALLS TO REDUCE HIGH CASELOADS THROUGH ENHANCED DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
Lodwar – March 24, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County, led by Deputy Governor Dr John Erus, marked World Tuberculosis (TB) Day with an announcement to enhance diagnostic services by acquiring two digital X-ray machines and two GeneXpert machines in the next financial year. In 2024, a total of 3,443 TB cases were […]
COUNTY ACQUIRES MODERN HYDROGEOLOGICAL SURVEY EQUIPMENT
Lodwar, 24th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) During the celebration of World Water Day at Napuu, the County Government of Turkana launched a newly acquired terrameter valued at Ksh 20 million. The advanced equipment will enhance hydrogeological surveys, allowing for precise identification of the most viable drilling sites for sustainable water supply. Additionally, […]
TRADITIONAL -ADOPTED COMPENSATION MECHANISMS TO STRENGTHEN CROSS BORDER BUILDING EFFORT.
To resolve rising tensions between the Ngikamatak of Lokiriama and Ngiwoyokwara sub – tribe of Turkana-west, and the Jie community in Uganda, leaders convened to broker peace and prevent further conflict. The tensions, stemming from claims of betrayal and the loss of 265 cattle to Ugandan authorities, were addressed through traditional compensation mechanisms.Following negotiations, an agreement […]