OVER 40 RESIDENTS RECEIVED CATARACT SURGERIES IN TURKANA
Lodwar – 30th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation, in conjunction with the Fred Hollows Foundation, has conducted 47 cataract surgeries aimed at improving vision of the elderly residents. The cataract surgeries, conducted in the last three months, took place in Turkana West, Turkana Central and Turkana […]
INSECT FARMING TAKES CENTER STAGE AT TOBONG’U LORE FESTIVAL
Lodwar, 29 October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) A unique exhibitor at the 2024 Tobong’u Lore Festival drew crowds with an unconventional but promising solution to food insecurity: insect farming. Led by Lusema Machanja, a Congolese refugee entrepreneur, the group showcased their success in breeding black soldier flies and crickets for animal feed and […]
RACHEL AEMUN EKITELA CROWNED MISS TOURISM TURKANA
Lodwar 25 October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Rachel Aemun Ekitela, a 25-year-old model, has been crowned Miss Tourism Turkana in the concluding beauty pageant event of the Tobong’u Lore Festival. Ekitela emerged victorious from a field of 12 finalists, impressing the judges with her performance in categories such as cultural wear, environmental conservation, […]
KENYA WUAHU TEAM WOWS CROWDS AT TOBONG’U LORE FESTIVAL
Lodwar 24 October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) For the first time in its history, the Tobong’u Lore Festival featured a captivating Kungfu demonstration by the Kenya National Wushu Team, leaving a lasting impression on the crowd. Supported by the Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Zhou Jin Ping, the performance also included an elegant Chinese […]
TURKANA TOURISM AND CULTURAL EVENT TOBONG’U LORE COMMENCE WITH INTERDENOMINATIONAL PRAYERS
Lodwar, 23rd October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The much-anticipated Tobong’u Lore event has officially commenced today with interdenominational prayers at Ekalees Center, marking the beginning of a vibrant week celebrating Turkana’s rich culture, tourism, and heritage. The opening ceremony, which brought together guests across the country, was led by religious leaders from […]
TWELVE FINALISTS COMPLETE TURKANA TOURISM PAGEANT TRAINING AHEAD OF CROWNING
Lodwar, 23rd October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) A total of twelve models have successfully completed their training for the prestigious Miss Turkana Tourism pageant. The crowning is set to take place on 24th October 2024 at Ekaales Center. The finalist were chosen from a pool of twenty applicants who participated in the rigorous […]
LOKIRIAMA PEACE ACCORD PRODUCES 11-POINT RESOLUTION FOR CROSS-BOARDER PEACE
Lokiriama 19th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The 51st Lokiriama Peace Accord concluded with the adoption of an 11-point resolution aimed at strengthening peace efforts among the Ateker communities spanning Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia. The resolutions, crafted through community engagements, seek to enhance cross-border relations and establish an inclusive governance model […]
KAINUk YOUTH USE DRAMA TO PROMOTE PEACE AT LOKIRIAMA PEACE ACCORD
Lokiriama – 19th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Youth from Kainuk in Aroo Sub-County captivated the audience at the 51st Lokiriama Peace Accord commemoration with a powerful drama performance focused on peacebuilding. The innovative performance, a departure from traditional songs and dances, highlighted the crucial role of area chiefs in de-escalating conflicts. It […]
FOUR RECOGNIZED AS PEACE AMBASSADORS AT LOKIRIAMA PEACE ACCORD
Lokiriama 19th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Four individuals were honored for their outstanding contributions to peacebuilding at the 51st Lokiriama Peace Accord. The honorees included Collins Ekiru, village administrator of Kapelibok; Senior Chief Sarah Lochodo of Kainuk Location; Chief Sammy Losuban Tioko of Lokiriama Location; and veteran peace mediator Ichor Imana. The […]
TURKANA TRADERS ANTICIPATE BUSINESS BOOM DURING LOKIRIAMA PEACE ACCORD FESTIVAL
Lokiriama – 18 October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Traders along the Namoruputh-Moroto belt are gearing up for a surge in business during the 51st annual Lokiriama Peace Accord festival, which runs from October 17th to 19th. Local vendor Simon Kuya said traders have already set up their goods at strategic locations to attract […]