COUNTY TO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS TO GREEN TURKANA
Lodwar, 10 October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) In celebration of Mazingira Day 2024, Turkana County hosted tree planting, cleanup activities, and community sensitization events across multiple locations, encouraging the formation of community-based groups to drive ongoing tree-planting efforts. Speaking at the main event in Napetet, Lodwar, Director of Environment Phoebe Ekal highlighted the […]
OVER 20,000 LIVESTOCK REACHED IN JOINT COUNTY, CONCERN WORLDWIDE VACCINATION EXERCISE
Nakalale – 10th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) In a significant effort to bolster livestock health, over 20,000 animals have been vaccinated, dewormed, and treated against various diseases in Nakalale (Turkana North) and Lopur (Turkana West) Wards. This initiative, launched on October 6, 2024, was supported by Concern Worldwide and funded by USAID/BHA […]
LODWAR MUNICIPALITY LAUNCHES TREE PLANTING INITIATIVE TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
Lodwar – 9 October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Lodwar Municipality is poised for significant transformation as local leaders, residents, business owners, and professionals collaborate on a comprehensive tree-planting campaign aimed at combating climate change and enhancing the town’s environment. The initiative, titled “Green Lodwar Municipality,” is part of a broader community-driven effort to […]
TURKANA COUNTY MARKS WORLD SIGHT DAY WITH 60 CATARACT SURGERIES IN AROO SUB-COUNTY
Katilu – 9th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) For Elizabeth Adupu, a resident of Lopur village in Aroo Sub-county, persistent headaches from painful eyes had forced her to abandon farming, her family’s primary source of income. “I stopped going to the farm two weeks ago,” she recalled. “Farming puts food on the table […]
WASTE MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE TRANSFORMS KAKUMA WITH JOBS AND HEALTH BENEFITS
Kakuma, 9th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Kakuma has seen the cleanup of approximately 107 tonnes of plastic waste through a World Bank Group-funded waste management initiative, which has created jobs and improved public health. Supported by the Kakuma Kalobeyei Challenge Fund (KKCF), Taka Taka Solutions has established 100 grassroots organizations, generating 200 […]
TURKANA COUNTY PREPARES FOR LOKIRIAMA PEACE ACCORD WITH UGANDAN DELEGATION VISIT
Lodwar, October 9, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County Government hosted a delegation from the Kenyan High Commission to Uganda to lay the groundwork for the upcoming Lokiriama peace accord and strengthen cross-border relations. The Kenya High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Joash Maangi, and his delegation were taken on a familiarization tour of […]
CEC FAITH ALETIA LEADS COUNTY ALTERNATIVE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN RESOLVING DECADE-LONG KALOKOL LAND DISPUTE
The County Alternative Justice System (AJS) has successfully resolved a land dispute between two Kalokol families, ending a conflict that had persisted for years. CEC for Lands, Physical Planning, and Urban Areas Management, Faith Aletia, hailed the resolution as a significant milestone in bringing lasting peace to the families involved, noting that it would quell […]
TURKANA COUNTY, NATIONAL GOVERNMENT ASSESS WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME INTERVENTIONS ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY
Lodwar – 6th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of East African Community, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), and Regional Development, Beatrice Moe alongside Deputy Governor Dr John Erus conducted an assessment of farms and irrigation schemes supported by the World Food Programme (WFP) in the county. The exercise […]
NEW COUNTY VEHICLE TO ENHANCE COOPERATIVE SERVICES IN TURKANA
Lodwar, 4th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana County Government has strengthened its cooperative sector with the acquisition of a 9-seater Toyota Land Cruiser for the Directorate of Cooperatives Development. This vehicle is expected to enhance the mobility of officers, enabling them to better serve cooperative groups, especially in remote areas. County […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT TRAINS ADMINISTRATORS ON PUBLIC SERVICE ETHICS
Lokichar, 4th October 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana conducted a training session for administrators from Turkana South and Aroo sub-counties, aimed at enhancing governance at the grassroots level. The training focused on public service ethics, personal development, career progression, and effective duty execution. Administrators, who represent the office of […]