COUNTY, PRACTICAL ACTION INSPECT NEW SOLAR -POWERED WATER SYSTEMS
Katilu, November 27, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana County Government, in collaboration with Practical Action, has inspected newly installed solar technology systems to power water systems in Kanamkemer and Katilu Wards. This initiative is part of the county’s efforts to transition to green energy solutions. The Director for Energy and Petroleum Production, […]
TURKANA COUNTY UNVEILS DRAFT SLUM PREVENTION STRATEGY
Lodwar, November 26, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Turkana County Government has concluded a two-day consultative workshop to finalize a draft slum prevention strategy. The strategy is being developed under the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Program (KISIP II), Component 2. The workshop brought together members of the Turkana County Assembly’s Land Committee, staff […]
KICOSCA 2024 GAMES KICK OFF AS GOVERNORS CALL FOR NATIONAL COHESION AND INTEGRATION
Kakamega, 25 November 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The 11th edition of the Kenya Inter-County Sports and Cultural Association (KICOSCA) Games officially kicked off on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Mumias Sports Complex in Kakamega County. The event, graced by several county governors led by host Governor Fernandes Barasa, is a celebration of […]
LODWAR YOUTH FORM SACCO TO BOOST ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
Lodwar, 25 November 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) A group of young entrepreneurs in Lodwar has formalized their venture by establishing a Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO). The group received its certification from Shemmy Ebulon, the County Director of Cooperatives and Marketing, marking a significant step towards youth economic empowerment in the municipality. […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTES RELIEF FOOD TO SUGUTA SUB-COUNTY
Kapedo, 25 November 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana County Government has initiated a relief food distribution program to assist vulnerable communities in Suguta Sub-County, a region known for its security challenges and harsh climatic conditions. The initiative aims to mitigate the impact of climate change-induced food insecurity that has affected the region. […]
PILOT RESEARCH TO EXPLORE ACUTE MALNUTRITION TREATMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT COMMUNITY LEVEL
Lodwar, November 25, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County’s Department of Health and Sanitation is set to launch a pilot research project aimed at strengthening community-level nutrition services. The project, titled “Implementation of an Operational Research Pilot on Integrating Treatment of Acute Malnutrition and Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) in ASAL Counties of […]
TURKANA COUNTY SENDS TEAM TO 11TH KICOSCA GAMES
Lodwar, 23 November 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County has sent a team to represent the region at the 11th Kenya Inter-County Sports and Cultural Association (KICOSCA) Games, scheduled to take place in Kakamega. County Secretary Peter Eripete flagged off the team, handing them the official county flag and urging them to uphold […]
COUNTY ROLLS OUT DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT SENSITIZATION
Lodwar, 22 November 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana County Government has initiated a comprehensive sensitization exercise on Disaster Risk Management laws, targeting village, ward, and sub-county level administrators. The five-day exercise aims to equip administrators with the skills to implement the legal framework and enhance the county’s readiness to respond to disasters. […]
NEW TB PROJECT AIMS TO ACCELERATE TB REDUCTION IN TURKANA
Lodwar, 22 November 22, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana County health management team attended the inception meeting of the USAID TAMATISHA Tuberculosis (TB) Project, which aims to reduce TB-related mortalities and incidences. The five-year project, implemented by the Centre for Health Solutions (CHS), is meant to accelerate progress toward achieving Kenya’s End […]
TURKANA URBAN WATER SECURES KSH 22 MILLION TO UPGRADE BOREHOLE 9
Lodwar 22 November 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana Urban Water has received a Ksh 22 million technical assistance grant from the USAID-funded Sustainable Transformational and Accessible Water Intervention (STAWI) program to enhance the capacity and resilience of Borehole 9A in Lodwar. The project will involve borehole protection, solarization, and the construction of an […]