EXPANSION OF WATER DEPARTMENT’S WORKFORCE STRENGTHENS WATER PROVISION INITIATIVES
February 7, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Water Services conducted an induction for its interns, attaches, and volunteer staff, outlining their expected contributions to bolstering water supply interventions. During the one-day induction, participants had the opportunity to acquire essential skills and knowledge crucial for delivering water services to residents. “This initiative […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO REVAMP KANG’ITULA IRRIGATION SCHEME, KIBISH SUB-COUNTY
February 2, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has commenced the refurbishment of the Kangitulae irrigation scheme in Kibish Sub-County. According to the Ag. Director for Irrigation Peter Loree, the maintenance project was meant to foster development and self-reliance through the production of own crops for subsistence and commercial to boost social […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT, PARTNERS COMPLETE THE UPGRADE OF THREE WATER PROJECTS IN TURKANA EAST.
February 1, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Residents of Turkana East are set to benefit from improved water services following the upgrade of water access infrastructure at Lokicheda, Katamanak, and Lopii undertaken by the County Government in collaboration with various partners. The Chief Officer for Water Services, David Maraka confirmed that the upgrade included […]
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES RESPONSE TO IMPROVE NUTRITION
February 1, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Health and Sanitation Department has held its County Nutrition Technical Forum to address the current critical nutrition situation. According to the June 2023 SMART survey, Kenya’s Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) rate is 26.4% while it is at 32.7% in Turkana South. The forum, supported by […]
U.S. AMBASSADOR TO KENYA PAYS VISIT TO TURKANA’S ONE HEALTH OUTREACH
January 31, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, visited the One Health Outreach, known as Kimormor, to better understand the USAID-funded programs in the county. During her visit to Lomerugo–Nakalale Ward, the Ambassador met with the County Executives Dr Francis Mariao (Health and Sanitation) and of Faith Aletea […]
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT DIRECTORATE OF ROADS INSPECT NAPAK HILL ROAD AFTER UPGRADE
January 31, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Engineers and technical staff of the County Government Directorate for Roads are currently undertaking an inspection of the Napak Hill road to determine the quality of service rendered by the contractor in charge of the upgrade. The Napak Hill road is an important route that connects Kenya […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO INSTALL SOLAR SYSTEM AT KAAMEYAN DISPENSARY, LETEA
Letea, 30th January 2024 Public Communications and Media Relations) Kaameyan Dispensary in Letea Ward is set to be installed with a solar system to enhance health care services delivery. The County Government through the Department of Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Resources handed over the site to a contractor for the said installation. Acting Director for […]
PRIORITY VALUE CHAIN SELECTION EXERCISE FOR FOOD RESILIENCE PROJECT HELD
January 30, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) County Executive Member for Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries, Dr Anthony Apalia officiated a participatory exercise for the selection of county priority value chains for the Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP). Supported by World Bank, this project aims to increase preparedness for food insecurity and improve the […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT FOCUSES ON ONE HEALTH TO REACH NOMADIC PASTORALISTS
The January 30, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government aims to implement the One Health approach to bring government services to the nomadic pastoralists particularly those residing along the borders of Uganda, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. These pastoralists live beyond the reach of established government services such as health, veterinary, and administrative […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO PILOT IMPROVED REAL TIME MONITORING PROGRAM ON HYGIENE AND SANITATION
January 30, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) County Health Department, supported by UNICEF Kenya, held a workshop to plan on piloting a monitoring program for Rural and Urban Hygiene and Sanitation (RUSH) in Turkana County. The RUSH aspect recognizes a range of approaches and systems that will be required to reach sanitation, hygiene, and […]