DEPUTY GOVERNOR, CICAN DISCUSS YOUNG AFRICA WORKS PROGRAM
Lodwar- January 20, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Deputy Governor Dr John Erus hosted representatives from Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) in a courtesy meeting to discuss the Young Africa Works in Kenya program at the Lodwar Vocational Training Centre. The program aims to enhance skills development, strengthen value chains, and build technical […]
LOIMA LIVESTOCK VACCINATION RECORDS IMPRESSIVE NUMBERS
Lobei/Kotaruk- January 20, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) A total of 30,979 small ruminants in Turkwel and Lobei/Kotaruk wards have been vaccinated, dewormed, and treated in an exercise jointly carried out by the County Government and Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization (TUPADO). The vaccination campaign which started on the 13th January 2025 to 20th January […]
SEASONAL MALARIA CHEMO PREVENTION PREVENTS MALARIA BY UP TO 70%
Lodwar – 17th January, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The country’s first-ever Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) pilot, conducted in Turkana Central Sub-county, has demonstrated that it can prevent malaria infection rate in children by up to 70%. The pilot, implemented by the County Department of Health and Sanitation, the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) […]
LOIMA’S KEKORONGOLE RESIDENTS FORM SACCO TO BOOST SAVINGS AND ACCESS TO CREDIT
Turkwel – January 17th, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Residents and traders in Kekorongole, in Loima Sub-county, have established a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) to enhance financial inclusion and provide affordable credit facilities for small business owners. The SACCO was formally recognized during a ceremony in Turkwel Ward where the Director of […]
TRANSFORMING FOOD SECURITY: COUNTY, WFP PARTNER TO ENHANCE CLIMATE-RESILIENT FOOD HUBS
Lodwar- January 16, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana County Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), is spearheading efforts to enhance food security by investing in selected climate-resilient food system hubs. These hubs aim to create sustainable food production systems across the county. Among the prioritized hubs are […]
WATER SERVICES RESTORED AT LOPIDING HOSPITAL, KAPETADIE AFTER BOREHOLE REPAIRS
Lopiding, January 16, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Water supply services at Lopiding Sub-County Hospital in Lokichoggio have been restored following the repair of a borehole that serves the facility. Similar repairs have also restored the functionality of the animal water trough and community water points at Kapetadie. Confirming the restoration of services, Lokichoggio […]
LOLUPE ARTISANAL MINERS LAUNCH FIRST-EVER MINER SACCO
Lolupe- January 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Artisanal miners in Lolupe, Turkana North, have formed the Jatann Cooperative Society Limited, the first SACCO dedicated to artisanal miners in the area, to boost economic empowerment. The cooperative formally received its registration certificate from the Directorate of Cooperatives and Marketing during a ceremony officiated by […]
COUNTY AND PARTNERS TO ALIGN ECD SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM
Lodwar – 15th January 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Government and partners have committed to align the school feeding program distribution schedule to promote efficiency. Coming at a time when the schools have opened for the first term in the year 2025, County Executive for Education, Sport and Social Protection Willyjustus Lopeyok said […]
BIASHARA-HUDUMA CENTRE ENHANCES PARTNERSHIP WITH COUNTY, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION
Lodwar- January 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Trade, Cooperatives, Gender and Youth Affairs, Roseline Aite, hosted a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to discuss the establishment of a Kakuma Biashara Huduma Centre Committee. The Committee will spearhead efforts to integrate huduma service delivery […]
TURKANA URBAN WATER COMPANY GETS NEW LEADERSHIP
Lodwar- January 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Benedict Ekeru has been appointed as the new acting Managing Director of Turkana Urban Water and Sewarage Company (TUWASCO), formerly known as LOWASCO. His appointment, on an interim basis, was announced by the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Water Services, Patrick Losike Lokaimoe. Ekeru takes […]