VNG, COUNTY TO PARTNER IN STRENGTHENING TURKANA MUNICIPALITIES
In a deliberate move keen to strengthen Lodwar and Kakuma Municipalities, the County Government is set to partner with VNG, to facilitate knowledge sharing and advocate for the interests of municipalities for them to provide quality services to the residents in those towns. VNG as an association of Dutch Municipalities, has a lot of focus […]
COUNTY, PARTNERS PLAN TO DISTRIBUTE SUPPLEMENTARY ANIMAL FEEDS THIS WEEK
The Department of Agriculture, Livestock Development, and Fisheries has announced plans to distribute supplementary feeds to support pastoralists resilient to the effects of prolonged drought. The Director for Livestock Development, Bobby Ewoi, announced the plan during a consultative meeting aimed at strategizing logistics and distribution plans with TUPADO – funded by the International Rescue Committee. […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI LEADS JAMHURI DAY CELEBRATIONS IN LODWAR, DECEMBER 12, 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)
Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai led the county in commemorating the 60th anniversary of Jamhuri Day at Moi Gardens Grounds in Lodwar today. Accompanied by First Lady Lillian Komudei Ekamais, Governor Lomorukai reaffirmed his commitment to collaboration with all leaders, highlited his administration’s focus on key sectors such as Water, Health, Education, and Food Security. Addressing relief […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI LEADING 60TH JAMHURI DAY CELEBRATIONS IN LODWAR, DECEMBER 12TH 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)
Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has arrived at the Moi Gardens Grounds in Lodwar to lead celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of Jamhuri Day. Today’s celebration theme is “Youth, Creative Economy, and Sports.” The Governor is accompanied by First Lady Lillian Komudei Ekamais, County Commissioner Jacob Ouma, and Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus. Leaders attending the ceremony […]
COUNTY, PARTNERS DRILL A BOREHOLE TO BENEFIT CHORO FARM IN KAKUMA, TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
To foster sustainable agriculture, the drilling of a borehole has kicked off today at Choro Farm in Kakuma Refugee Camp. The borehole drilling aims to catalyze agricultural production on the 20-acre farm, to benefit both the host and refugee farmers. The drilling is undertaken by Team and Team International, an implementing partner of the Sustainable […]
COUNTY PROPOSED SITE FOR LIVESTOCK COOPERATIVE SET TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS IN TURKANA EAST
The National and County Governments multi-sectoral team conducted a pre-visit to Arookaatalokinyi in Lotubae, Turkana East, for the proposed establishment of grazing and animal fattening area for meat processing by the newly established Golden Valley Livestock Cooperative (GVLC). The visit involved a meeting with the members of the Lotubae Community Land Management Committee and local […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONS NEW MATERNITY BLOCK IN NAPEIKAR TO ENHANCE MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES
The Chief Officer for Medical Services, Dr Gilchrist Lokoel, has commissioned a new maternity block at Napeikar Dispensary, Loima Sub-county. The block is supported by Rev. Jung Ja Rhee of South Korea through the Kenya Assemblies of God (KAG) Church –Napeikar. The new facility has been equipped by the County Government, and a nurse posted […]
WATER DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHES A SELECTION COMMITTEE TO RECRUIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE TWO WATER COMPANIES.
The County Government, through the Department of Water Services, has formed a five-member committee with two Ex-officio members to oversee the recruitment of the Board of Directors for the Rural and Urban Water Companies. The Committee will advertise the positions in line with the regulations of the Water Act, 2016, and provisions issued by the […]
TURKANA TEAMS PREPARE FOR THE INTER-COUNTY PEACE COMPETITION IN WEST POKOT COUNTY
The winning teams of the recently concluded County Peace Competitions for the Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen Cup will be heading to Kapenguria, West Pokot County to face off against winning teams from the other three counties. The Inter-county Peace games are scheduled to commence on December 17, 2023, with the winning teams expected to be rewarded, […]
LOBUR FARMERS COMPLETE TRAINING IN IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE
The County Chief Officer for Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Janerose Tioko, presided over the graduation of 23 trainees in irrigated agriculture at Lobur, Turkana North. The graduates completed a 5-month training program facilitated by Furrows in the Desert (FID), an agricultural development project by the Lobur Catholic Mission. In her remarks, Tioko expressed admiration for […]