COUNTY DISTRIBUTES RELIEF FOOD TO TOPOSA PASTORALISTS TO PROMOTE CROSS-BORDER PEACE
Lokichoggio, December 21, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Hundreds of Toposa pastoralists from South Sudan, who have migrated to Lokichoggio in search of pasture, are set to benefit from a relief food distribution program by the Turkana County Government. The County allocated 200 bags of maize and a significant quantity of cooking oil to […]
TURKANA FIRST LADY CHAMPIONS EXPANSION OF ABERU LOIMA SACCO, FACILITATES RECRUITMENT OF 150 NEW MEMBERS
Lobei, Turkana-21st December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Aberu Loima Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO), a recently established entity to drive financial inclusion in Turkana County, has received a major boost after the First Lady of Turkana, Lilian Ekamais, spearheaded a membership recruitment drive that registered 150 new members. The event, held in […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES INDUCTION PROGRAM FOR INTERNS FOR FR 2024/2025
Lodwar, December 19, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana has officially launched an induction program for 24 interns for the fiscal year 2024/2025 at its headquarters in Lodwar. The initiative, organized by the Ministry of Public Service, Administration, and Disaster Management, aims to equip the interns with essential knowledge and […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT CONCLUDES WORKSHOP ON ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES IN TURKANA WEST
Kakuma- December 19, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County government, through the Directorate of Environment, has concluded a two-day stakeholder workshop aimed at developing a joint action plan to tackle environmental degradation in Turkana West Sub-County. Supported by VNG International, the workshop brought together key environmental stakeholders including the county government, UNHCR, LOKADO, […]
COUNTY, STRATEGIC PARTNERS VALIDATE YOUTH ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK GUIDELINES
Lodwar, 19th December 2024( Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County, in partnership with Network for Adolescents and Youth Action for Africa (NAYA) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Kenya, has conducted a validation exercise for the meaningful youth engagement framework guidelines. The session was designed to review the plan and ensure it aligns […]
STAKEHOLDERS REVIEW TURKANA COUNTY SOCIAL PROTECTION POLICY
Lodwar- December 18, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County’s Department of Social Protection in collaboration with State Department of Social Protection and the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) have reviewed the different aspects in the Turkana County Social Protection Policy. The County Attorney Ruth Emanikor, who led the review, expressed her […]
COUNTY FLAGS OFF 7916 BAGS OF FORTIFIED PORRIDGE FOR DISTRIBUTION ACROSS TURKANA
Lodwar, 17th December, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana has flagged off 7916 bags of fortified porridge, targeting 156,500 learners across the 1,085 Early Childhood Development Education Centres. Speaking at National Cereals Produce Board (NCPB), Lodwar, the County Executive Committee Member for Education, Sports and Social Protection, Wiljustus Lopeyok said […]
VNG INTERNATIONAL TRAINS COMMUNICATION OFFICERS ON HOST AND REFUGEE REPORTING
Lokichar- December 17, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) At least fifteen county communication officers benefited from a two-day communications capacity building workshop in Lokichar, courtesy of VNG International. The training was to build the capacity of the communication officers to understand and effectively communicate refugee-related matters, address the concerns of the host community, and […]
TURKANA COUNTY EMBRACES PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIP FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Lodwar, 13 December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County has embraced a new Private Sector Engagement Framework (PSEF) introduced by the Kenya Urban Sector Program (KUSP) to foster sustainable urban development and economic growth. The framework aims to strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors, leveraging the potential of businesses to contribute […]
TURKANA COUNTY ASSESSES ITS MPOX PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN
Kalobeyei – 13th December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, in collaboration with Save the Children International, has conducted an assessment of Mpox preparedness and response plan as Kenya continues to record cases. The country has confirmed 26 cases, with the latest three reported in Nakuru and Turkana counties are considered as […]