COUNTY VET OFFICERS E-SURVEILLANCE TRAINING TO ASSIST IN TRACK EMERGING ZOONOTIC DISEASES
Lodwar- 14th August,2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government through the Directorate of Veterinary Services and Frontiers Counties Development Council (FCDC) have rolled out an E-Surveillance training for veterinary officers on Kenya Animal Bio Surveillance System (KABS). The two-day training aims at equipping veterinary officers with new technologies that provides timely reporting through […]
TURKANA CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY
Lodwar, August 12th, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Every year, #InternationalYouthDay celebrates the potential and challenges of young people around the world. This year’s theme, “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,” focusses on the power of digital transformation in sustainable economies, putting the youth at the centre of the transformation. […]
CHIEF LOYELEI TAKES OVER AS NEW CHIEF OFFICER IN THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR
Lodwar- August 12, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Robert Bob Loyelei, the new Chief Officer to the Office of the Deputy Governor has expressed his optimism to work together with the team in the office to enhance service delivery. He is enthusiastic that is going to provide conducive working environment , while strategising to […]
BOOST FOR BLUE ECONOMY AS NEW ENGINE BOAT BEGINS OPERATIONS ON LAKE TURKANA
Kalokol – August 11, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The development of Lake Turkana as a key fisheries and blue economy hub has gained momentum with the commencement of operations of a state-of-the-art engine boat. Powered by a 300-horsepower petrol engine, the boat will be used by the Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS) to enforce […]
KNBS, COG AND COUNTY JOIN HANDS IN DEVELOPING COUNTY STATISTICAL ABSTRACT 2024
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), Council of Governor’s (COG) and the Turkana County Government have joined hands to develop and harmonize tools necessary for the development of the County Statistical Abstract 2024. The document which is envisaged to collect statistical data for all the […]
COUNTY, GIZ TRAINS STAFF ON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
Lodwar – 9th August, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Environment, Climate Change and Energy county officers have concluded a five-day workshop on environmental management, climate change mitigation measures. The workshop trained them on sustainable strategies to tackle climate-related challenges. The training, conducted in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Turkana […]
RELIEF TO AGRO-PASTORALISTS AS SEED SAVERS NETWORK KENYA LAUNCHES SEED PROJECT IN TURKANA
Lodwar- 9th August,2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Seed Savers Network Kenya has launched an emergency seed project which seeks to benefit 1,300 farmers have graduated to agro-pastoralism from pastoralism in supporting food security in the county. The two-year project which is set to be implemented in Loima and Turkana South Sub-counties aims to […]
RESHUFFLES TAKE EFFECT AS CECMS, CCOS ASSUME NEW ROLES
Lodwar, August 9th, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) H.E Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai’s recent cabinet reshuffles have taken effect, with four County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and four Chief Officers (CCOs) assuming their new roles just two days after the announcement. CECM Wangiros James has transitioned from the Public Service, Administration, and Disaster Management docket, […]
COUNTY LAUNCHES FIVE-YEAR STAFFING PLAN THAT ALIGNS WORKFORCE WITH CIDP GOALS
Lodwar, 8th August 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County has rolled out its first five-year staff establishment plan designed to align workforce management with the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2022-2027 and Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai’s Nine-Point Agenda for Turkana. The move is aimed at enhancing service delivery and optimizing human resource management. It […]
TURKANA COUNTY MARKS WORLD BREASTFEEDING DAY, CALLS FOR SUPPORT TO ALL BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS
Lokapel – 6th August, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Health Management Team celebrated World Breastfeeding Day to raise awareness to support breastfeeding mothers and its benefits to a child as it reduces chance malnutrition, illness and boosts overall well-being. The World Breastfeeding Week is marked globally from 1st August to 7th August […]