DEPUTY GOVERNOR, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DISCUSS MILITARY LAND ALLOCATION
Lodwar- January 15, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Deputy Governor, Dr John Erus met with representatives from the Ministry of Defence to discuss the allocation of land for military use in Turkana County. The purpose of this meeting was to outline strategies for engaging local communities and resolving concerns related to the proposed […]
TURWASCO ACQUIRES FOUR WATER SCHEMES IN AROO SUB-COUNTY
Katilu, 15th January 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana Rural Water and Sanitation Company (TURWASCO) has expanded its service coverage to Aroo Sub-County with the acquisition of four water schemes—Katilu, Kalemngorok, Korinyang, and Lokapel. The recent take-over raises the number of schemes under the management of TURWASCO to five, with plans underway to upscale […]
TURKANA RURAL WATER TO ADOPT DIGITAL BILLING SYSTEM
Lodwar, 14th January 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Just a day after announcing plans to support Turkana Rural Water Company (TURWASCO) in adopting a digital billing system, the USAID-funded Sustainable Transformational and Accessible Water Intervention (STAWI) program has commenced a training session for the company’s leadership and technical staff. The training, facilitated in partnership […]
EDUCATION CECM ASSURES STUDENTS OF BURSARIES DISBURSEMENT BY FEBRUARY
Lodwar, January 14, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana County Government has assured students that bursary and scholarship funds for the January 2025 school term will be disbursed within the next two weeks, ensuring timely financial support for beneficiaries. The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Education, Sports, and Social Protection, Wiljustus Lopeyok, […]
SHA ENROLMENT DRIVE INTENSIFIED ACROSS ALL HEALTH FACILITIES IN TURKANA
Lodwar- January 13, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation has set up Social Health Authority (SHA) enrollment desks in all 274 operational health facilities. This is alongside additional outreaches through community programs and public gatherings across the county. This initiative aims to ensure that residents have access to […]
DG ERUS SPEAKS OF BOREHOLE 9 PROTECTION, ASKS PARTNERS TO SUPPORT
Lodwar, January 10, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Deputy Governor Dr John Erus has called for an urgent need to protect Borehole 9D from the River Turkwel. The borehole is 30 metres away from the river. Boreholes 9C and 9D supply water to Kanamkeme ward. “As a government, we have an obligation to […]
COUNTY, USAID STAWI HAND OVER AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS TO ENHANCE CROP PRODUCTION IN LOIMA AND TURKANA SOUTH
Loima- January 9, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, in partnership with USAID STAWI, handed over agricultural projects worth Kshs 39.5M to farmers in Loima and Turkana South. This project will be overseen by SolarGen as the contractor. The projects include two canal linings- 1068 Metres and 793 […]
CECM WANGIROS TO ISRAEL GRADUATES: YOU HAVE A ROLE TO CONTRIBUTE TO FOOD SECURITY IN TURKANA
Lodwar, 09th January, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Executive for the Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries, James Wangiros, has expressed his commitment to support best practices and modern technology in stimulating agricultural production to enhance food security in the County, The CECM was speaking during a meeting with the 16 Arava International […]
HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO STRENGTHEN SUB COUNTY LEVEL REFERRAL SYSTEMS, BOOST SHA REGISTRATION IN NEW YEAR
Lodwar-8th January 2024 Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Health Department has committed to prioritize the strengthening of referral systems at the sub-county level and boost registration of the eligible population to the Social Health Authority (SHA) program in the new year. According to the CECM for Health Services Dr. Joseph Epem, the initiative […]
DEPUTY GOVERNOR, PWJ DR EVANS GACHERU DISCUSS THE KALOBEYEI GARAGE OPERATIONALIZATION
Lodwar- January 8, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Deputy Governor, Dr John Erus Lopeyok, hosted Dr Evans Gacheru, Area Manager for Peace Winds Japan, in a courtesy visit to discuss the operationalization of the Kalobeyei Modern Garage. The meeting focused on ensuring the project brings direct and sustainable benefits to the host and […]