COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONS LOKOKIMOE IRRIGATION PROJECT IN TURKWEL
February 15, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The CEC for Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries, Dr Anthony Apalia commissioned the the Lokokimoe drip Irrigation scheme in Turkwel, Loima Sub-county. The irrigation scheme, a flagship project by Governor Lomorukai’s administration, will cover 5.22 hectares and is set to benefit 80 households. It is one of […]
LODWAR MUNICIPALITY MANAGEMENT CAUTIONS RESIDENTS AGAINST VANDALISING DUMPSITES
February 15, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The management of Lodwar Municipality has cautioned residents found vandalizing the solid waste dumpsites would be prosecuted. Speaking at the site during an inspection visit of Nayanae-Angikalalio, the Chief Officer for Urban Areas Management, Marian Nakaale expressed concern about the deplorable condition of the facility, highlighting damages […]
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ON LAND ACQUISITION FOR MINI-GRID POWER STATIONS CONCLUDED
February 14, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, in collaboration with KUDURA Power East Africa, has concluded a three-week public engagement exercise on acquiring land for 22 mini-grid power stations. The exercise commenced at Kakurotuko in Nanam Ward and concluded at Kangirisae in Kerio Delta Ward. It was aimed to align the […]
COUNTY, KNLS, TO ESTABLISH MODERN LIBRARY IN TURKANA TO PROMOTE READING CULTURE
February 14, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) is in discussions with the County Government of Turkana to build a state-of-the-art library in Lodwar town, designed to cater to the reading needs of the Turkana community. During a meeting with County Government officials, Philomena Mwirigi from KNLS highlighted the […]
TURKANA ATHLETES CALLS FOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT
February 12, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A section of Professional Athletes in Turkana has called for funding support by the County Government to tap the huge talent available in the County. Through the members who paid a courtesy call to the County Executive for Education, Sports, and Social Protection, Leah Audan, the team […]
KAKUMA MUNICIPALITY TO BENEFIT FROM A THREE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN TO COMBAT SOLID WASTE
February 12, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana West has been earmarked for the implementation of a three-year strategic plan in which Kakuma and Kalobeyei will benefit from 230 bins for garbage collection, 13 waste transfer sites, and waste transportation trucks for a cleaner environment in the Municipality. The County Government of Turkana, in […]
TURKANA INCHES CLOSER TO THE SECOND EDITION OF THE COUNTY SPATIAL PLAN
February 12, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana inched closer to concluding the second edition of its ten-year County Spatial Plan for 2023-2033 after firms from the UK and United Arab Emirates pledged to offer technical assistance to the County in fast-tracking the process. Following a meeting chaired by the Executive for Lands, Housing, […]
DG ERUS HOSTS PEACE WINDS JAPAN, RECEIVES PROJECT UPDATES BY THE ORGANIZATION
February 12, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus hosted a delegation from Peace Winds Japan, a UNHCR Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) implementing partner, and held discussions on projects by the organization in Turkana. Led by the organization’s Country Director, Achiba Kiko, Peace Winds Japan briefed the Deputy Governor […]
COUNTY, PARTNERS TO COMBAT ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION IN TURKANA WEST
February 9, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana hosted a one-day meeting to foster collaborations within the environmental sector, aiming to tackle environmental degradation in Turkana West. The meeting brought together state actors, humanitarian agencies, and community-based organizations. A key concern identified was the absence of a solid waste management […]
COUNTY CALLS UPON TURKANA RESIDENCE TO PROMOTE READING CULTURE
February 7, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Executive for Education, Sports, and Social Protection Leah Audan has called upon residents in Turkana to make use of the newly revamped public library situated in Kenyatta Line in Lodwar, to enhance their reading culture. CECM Audan said, “The library can be utilized by all […]