TURKANA PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD BENEFITS FROM EACC TRAINING ON GOOD GOVERNANCE
Eldoret, March 15, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana Public Service Board members and a section of the secretariat have benefitted from a six-day training on governance organized by The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission of Kenya (EACC). Acting Chair of the Board, Dr Pauline Akiru said that the training in Eldoret exposed the board […]
COUNTY TUBERCULOSIS PROGRAM POSTS GOOD 2023 RESULTS
Lodwar, March 15, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Health and Sanitation Department conducted a review of its 2023 performance scorecard for the Tuberculosis (TB) program which showed that its cure rate had improved from 43% to 50% and treatment success rate from 71% to 83%. The objective of the meeting, supported by […]
RESIDENTS CALL FOR FREE INTERNET, IMPROVED SERVICES DURING LODWAR MUNICIPALITY CITIZEN’S FORUM
Lodwar, March 15, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Residents of Lodwar have demanded the installation of free internet access infrastructure and better service delivery from the Lodwar Municipality administration. Speaking at the Citizens Engagement Forum held over two days at the Lodwar Township Ward Administrator’s office and the Turkana Central Sub County Administrator’s office, […]
ENHANCING COLLABORATION: COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND USAID PARTNERS STRENGTHEN INTEGRATION DURING THEIR VISIT TO ELELEA IRRIGATION SCHEME IN TURKANA EAST
Katilia, March 14, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government and the USAID implementing partners visited the Elelea Irrigation Scheme in Katilia Ward, Turkana East to strengthen the integration aspect of the cross-county knowledge exchange activity. Elelea Scheme was deliberately picked from the other projects the partners and the county are doing so […]
STAKEHOLDERS VALIDATE TURKANA COUNTY GENDER MAINSTREAMING POLICY
Lodwar, March 14, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The stakeholders in the gender and youth empowerment sector in Turkana have on Thursday validated the Turkana County Gender Mainstreaming Policy (2024-2028). Speaking during the meeting, the Chief Officer for Gender and Youth Affairs Joseph Epuu acknowledged that the Policy was part of the county’s strategy […]
HUNDREDS TURN UP FOR ‘KIMORMOR’ IN LOKIRIAMA SUB-COUNTY
March 14, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Hundreds of Lochorangkalalio residents and their livestock turned up for the One Health outreach, dubbed “Kimormor”, which seeks to bring government services closer to the pastoralists residing along the international borders. The two-day exercise, which is a collaborative effort of the County Government and multiple stakeholders, aimed […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT CONCLUDES RELIEF FOOD DISTRIBUTION IN TURKANA
March 10, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has successfully concluded the distribution of relief food to vulnerable communities affected by prolonged drought and food insecurity in the region. The week-long initiative aimed to cushion 612,000 vulnerable people across the County, providing them with various food items such as maize meal and […]
SECTOR PLAYERS MEET OVER SUSTAINABLE UTILISATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN TURKANA
Lodwar, 6th March 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Stakeholders in the field of Natural Resources in Turkana have concluded a one-day meeting where sustainable utilization and improved management of resources dominated their discussions. The meeting also served as a platform for the formation of a committee to oversee the planning of the International Day […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT WARNS AGAINST VANDALISM OF STREET LIGHTS
March 4, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County has called upon residents of the area to take part in curbing the escalating incidences of vandalism targeting street lights, cautioning that stern action will be taken against perpetrators. While stating to the media, CECM for Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Areas Management Peter Akono […]
‘LIPA MAJI’ CAMPAIGNS INTENSIFIED TO PROMOTE WATER PROJECTS SUSTAINABILITY
March 3, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Department of Water Services has refocused its attention on ‘Lipa Maji’ as a strategic initiative to generate funds for the routine maintenance of boreholes, ensuring the long-term sustainability of water supply projects in Turkana. County Executive for Water Services, Faith Aletea, highlighted water supply systems […]