COUNTY, KENYA RED CROSS TRAIN OFFICERS TO STRENGTHEN DISASTER RESPONSE CAPACITY
Lodwar- February 21,.2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) More than 20 county government officials have completed a three-day training on disaster response, aimed at enhancing preparedness and mitigating the impact of potential disasters. The training, supported by the Kenya Red Cross Society, focused on anticipatory action and the establishment of social mechanisms to improve shock […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT INDUCTS KAKUMA MUNICIPALITY STAFF TO BOOST SERVICE DELIVERY
Kakuma- February 21, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) In a bid to boost service delivery in Kakuma Municipality, the county government has inducted the Kakuma Municipality staff. Speaking during the closure of the three-day induction, the CEC for Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Areas Management, Faith Aletia said the move signals county government’s intent […]
COUNTY HEALTH TO STRENGTHEN CHILDHOOD ILLNESS MANAGEMENT
Lodwar – February 21, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Over 30 health workers have been trained to improve the management of preventable and treatable childhood illnesses, which are the leading causes of mortality and morbidity among children under five years old. The health workers were using the Integrated Management of Newborn and Childhood Illnesses […]
TURKANA SOCIAL PROTECTION POLICY ENTERS PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PHASE
Kakuma, Feb 20th 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The push for a comprehensive Turkana County Social Protection Policy (TCSPP) has gained momentum as the county government conducted public engagements on the draft document. The policy, which aims to streamline social protection interventions by establishing clear guidelines on leadership and management structures, funding models, monitoring […]
TURKANA, SNV PARTNER TO EXPAND CLEAN COOKING ENERGY ACCESS
Lodwar – 20th February 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana County Government and SNV Kenya (Netherlands Development Organization) have pledged to strengthen their collaboration to expand access to clean cooking energy across the county. The partnership aims to improve household air quality and reduce reliance on unsustainable wood fuel. Recent surveys on access […]
WORLD VISION HANDS OVER KDREAM PROGRAM PROJECTS TO TURKANA COUNTY
Kalobeyei, Feb 20th 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana has officially taken over all projects implemented under the Kalobeyei Integrated Drought Response Program (KDREAM) following their handover by World Vision. CEC for Water Services, Patrick Losike Lokaimoe, received the projects on behalf of the County Government from World Vision’s Director […]
COUNTY CONDUCTS PETROL STATION INSPECTIONS IN TURKANA CENTRAL
Lodwar, February 19, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Directorate of Trade, Weights, and Measures Department have undertaken a verification exercise in Turkana Central petrol stations to enforce fair trade practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance customer satisfaction The inspection focused on evaluating fuel nozzle dispensing machines, verifying and calibrating petrol and diesel dispensing […]
COUNTY, VNG INTERNATIONAL PLAN FOR 2025 GOVERNANCE ACTIVITIES
Lodwar- February 19, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The county government led by the Acting County Secretary, Joseph Nyanga, met with VNG International to discuss VNGI’s planned activities for Turkana in 2025, aligned with the county government’s development plan. The purpose of this workshop was toexplore ways to maximize collaboration, co-implementation, and joint planning […]
COUNTY, SAFARICOM PLC AND IRC ALIGN PRIORITIES AND FIND OPPORTUNITIES ON TECHNOLOGY USE IN TRACKING PROJECTS.
County HQ, February 19, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana hosted Safaricom PLC and International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Lodwar on Wednesday, and unanimously agreed to align their priorities to effectively use technology to improve digitization of the health systems and utilization of internet in health facilities across Turkana County. […]
LODWAR REFERRAL HOSPITAL GETS NEW SKIN CANCER EQUIPMENT
Lodwar – February 18, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Lodwar County Referral Hospital’s (LCRH) Oncology Unit has received cryotherapy equipment from the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) towards improved access to skin cancer treatment and prevention. The equipment, also known as cryosurgery, will be housed in the recently launched Oncology Centre […]