THE SOCIAL PROTECTION POLICY IS LONG OVERDUE, MULTISESCTORAL TEAM URGES COUNTY TO FAST TRACK ITS REVIEW AND ADOPTION

The multi-sectoral team participating in the development of the Social Protection Policy in Turkana have passionately asked the County Government through the Department of Education, Sports and Social Protection to fast track its review and eventual adoption as a County document. The Policy clearly outlines all aspects of social protection interventions and recognises and proposes […]

COUNTY AND USAID JOIN TO REVIEW ONGOING LMS AND STAWI PROJECTS

Lodwar, July 29, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) A joint commitment between county government and USAID mission team is to conduct a monitoring and evaluation exercise to determine the progress of Livestock Market Systems (LMS) and STAWI projects across Turkana County. Paying a courtesy call to the County Secretary, Peter Eripete, the USAID mission […]

COUNTY, FCDC COMPLETES VACCINATION OF 230,000 ANIMALS IN FOUR SUB-COUNTIES

Kobuin – 28th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana and Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) jointly conduct a vaccination drive reaching over 230,000 animals in Loima, Lokichoggio, Turkana North and partly Turkana Central Sub-Counties. The campaign was part of livestock support program under the Livestock Sector Strengthening (LSS) II […]

ENERGY INVESTOR SECURES COMMUNITY ACCEPTANCE FOR MINI-GRID INSTALLATIONS IN TURKANA

Lodwar, 27th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) KUDURA Power East Africa, a key partner of the Turkana County Government in clean energy provision, has successfully secured community acceptance to install two additional solar power mini-grids in rural Turkana. This expansion aims to generate and distribute power across the region, increasing the total number […]

SOCIAL PROTECTION STAKEHOLDERS PRIORITIZE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS DEVELOPMENT ON PWDS IN TURKANA

A team of key stakeholders who have been working very closely with the county government on social protection, have this year, prioritized developing legal frameworks that would enhance service delivery and implementation of critical programs to persons with disabilities (PwDs), marginalized, minorities, and children. Turkana County Government, World Food Programme, UNICEF, Kenya Law Reform Commission, […]

TURKANA YOUTH AND WOMEN GAIN FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT THROUGH DIGITAL VILLAGE SAVINGS LOANS

Kakuma, July 26, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Youth and women registered with Farmers Service Centers (FSCs) in Turkana County have received competency-based skills aimed at integrating modern technology into financial management through Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs). This training, supported by the World Food Program (WFP), aimed to facilitate the formation and […]

STRATEGIES IN PLACE TO STRENGTHEN MEASLES PREVENTION MEASURES IN HIGH-RISK SUB-COUNTIES

26th July, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation conducts a one-day meeting to discuss the acceleration of Measles Rubella vaccinations through targeted outreaches as the outbreak continues at the border sub-counties. Supported by UNICEF through the National Vaccine & Immunization Program(NVIP), Sub-county Health Management Teams deliberated on the […]

PEACE ACTORS PLEDGE TO SUPPORT KALOBEYEI PRE-TOBONG’ULORE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Lodwar, 25th July 2024 (public Communication and Media Relations) The county government and KaKuma-based peace actors have agreed to jointly support a three-day football tournament, dubbed the “Governor’s Ateker Cup,” scheduled to take place from August 22 to 24 at the Kalobeyei Sports Complex. The tournament aims to provide a platform for local youth to […]

COUNTY CONDUCTS JOINT INSPECTION OF NEWLY REHABILITATED NAWOIYAWOI IRRIGATION SCHEME

Kapelibok, 25th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A joint team from the Environment and Agriculture directorates has conducted an assessment of the Nawoiyawoi Irrigation Scheme at Kapelibok to evaluate the completion of rehabilitated site and construction works. The County Government had earmarked the irrigation scheme for rehabilitation after an invasion by Prosopis Juliflora, […]

TURKANA COUNTY, USAID NAWIRI PARTNER TO ENHANCE RESOURCE MOBILIZATION SKILLS OF COUNTY DIRECTORS

Kakuma, July 25, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) In a collaborative effort, Turkana County Government and USAID Nawiri conducted a three-day workshop aimed at strengthening the capacity of county directors in resource mobilization strategies for sustainable development. Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus, who graced the occasion, expressed gratitude for the partnership and acknowledged USAID […]