County, KNBTS propose Kakuma for Establishment of second Satellite Blood Transfusion Site in Turkana
County, KNBTS propose Kakuma for Establishment of second Satellite Blood Transfusion Site in Turkana Medical Services Chief Officer Dr. Gilchrist Lokel today hosted officials of the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service (KNBTS), on their visit in Turkana for talks on establishment of a second blood transfusion site at Kakuma. The KNBTS team was led […]
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE PLANS TO OPERATIONALIZE DORMANT MARKET STALLS ACROSS THE COUNTY
Lokori, Turkana East- April 14, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Trade has rolled out plans to renovate all dormant market stalls across the County by the end of June 2024. This effort is aimed at improving the County’s economy and expanding employment opportunities. Chief Officer of Trade, Enterprise Development & Cooperatives […]
COUNTY, VSF TRAINS AND DISTRIBUTES SEEDS, FARM INPUTS TO LOKORI/KOCHODIN FARMERS.
Lokori | Turkana East, April 12, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, in partnership with Veterinaires Sans Frontieres Germany (VSF Germany), has embarked on the training and distribution of seeds to farmers in efforts to boost agriculture and contribute to food security in Turkana East Sub-County. The farmers, drawn from Kangitit and […]
COUNTY AND TOP UK VARSITY MEET OVER CLIMATE CHANGE FORECASTING AND ADAPTATION RESEARCH IN TURKANA
Lodwar, April 5, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Researchers from the United Kingdom’s University of Exeter met officials from the County Directorate of Climate Change over intentions to roll out a research study aimed at assisting households to utilize climate change information for better adaptation and resilience building. The meeting, attended by county departments […]
COUNTY HANDS OVER SITE FOR NGIMUGEREGA WATER PROJECT, LOPUR WARD, TURKANA WEST
The County Government through the Department of Water Services, has handed over a site in Ngimugerega in Lopur Ward, for a new water project. The project cost Ksh. 5.5 million and is scheduled for completion at the end of this financial year. The planned undertaking includes borehole drilling, solarisation, and the construction of a water […]
NATIONAL MINING POLICE UNIT TEAM VISITS DIRECTORATE OF MINERAL RESOURCES
Lodwar, April 5, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Mining police unit paid a courtesy visit to the Directorate of Mineral Resources for discussions on the enforcement of mining laws to prevent illegal activities in the mining industry in Turkana County. The engagement focused on approaches of sealing loopholes utilized by unscrupulous individuals to […]
TURKANA SOUTH RAPID RESPONSE TEAM RESTORES WATER SUPPLY IN LOROGON
Lorogon, April 5, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana South Rapid Response Team has successfully restored the water supply in Lorogon following a two-day disruption caused by a mechanical breakdown at the Centre’s main borehole. The intervention relieved the local health facilities, security installations, and the community reliant on the borehole for their […]
RELIEF FROM WATER SCARCITY FOR METHEWAN, JULUK AS COUNTY DRILLS NEW BOREHOLE AT KAKEMERA
Lodwar, April 5, 2024, (Public Communications and Media Relations) A long-awaited borehole has been successfully drilled at Kakemera courtesy of the County Government. This new borehole estimated yield is 20m3 and is promising to address the persistent water access challenges for hundreds of residents of Juluk and Methewan in Kanamkemer ward, Turkana Central. Chief Officer […]
COUNTY ENGAGES ASSEMBLY MEMBERS OVER BOUNDARY MAPS FOR REGISTRATION OF LOKIRIAMA, KATILU AND KALOBEYEI AS COMMUNITY LAND
The County Government’s effort to facilitate the registration of Lokiriama, Katilu, and Kalobeyei to pave the way for the issuance of title deeds as community land has advanced following the completion of boundary maps for these areas. At a meeting convened to discuss the registration, the draft land boundary maps were presented to a section […]
TURKANA COUNTY ENERGY BILL BEGINS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PHASE
Lorugum, April 2, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Energy Bill has commenced the public participation phase to develop an all-inclusive energy regulation for Turkana. The move signifies a boost to the local energy sector as the County Government’s efforts in promoting the use of renewable energy, the formation of an energy planning […]