WATER SUPPLY UTILITIES BOARDS FINALIZE DRAFT PERFORMANCE CONTRACT FOR CECM APPROVAL
Lokichar, 26th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) After three days of intensive governance training, the Turkana Urban Water and Sanitation Company (TUWASCO) and Turkana Rural Water and Sanitation Company (TURWASCO) have successfully developed a draft performance contract (PC) document. The document will be presented to the CECM for water service for review, adoption, […]
TURKANA EAST DISPENSARY COVERAGE SET TO EXPAND, ENHANCING PRIMARY HEALTHCARE ACCESS
Katilia – March 26th, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Residents of Katilia and Lokori/Kochodin Wards in Turkana East Sub-county are set to benefit from improved healthcare services following the official handover of two sites for the construction of new dispensaries. Currently, the sub-county has only 14 county health facilities serving a population of 168,000. […]
COUNTY CONDUCTS SURVEY TO PIPE WATER TO TWO NAKWAMEKWI COMMUNITIES
Nakwamekwi – 26th March 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County, through Directorate of Climate Change, and Naperobei Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Project’s Management Committee has conducted a survey to design the piping infrastructure to channel water from the Red Burner B borehole to serve the community near it and Naperobei, in Turkana […]
LOKWAR FARMERS TO BENEFIT FROM LOGUM SURFACE IRRIGATION SCHEME UPGRADE
Lokwar- 26thMarch, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Lokwar farmers are set to benefit from a major rehabilitation of the Logum Surface Irrigation Scheme, a project aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and food security in Kaputir Ward, Aroo Sub-County. The 123-acre upgrade initiative includes bush clearing, land levelling, construction of secondary on-farm canals, and installation […]
TURKANA WATER UTILITY BOARDS VOW TO ADOPT PERFORMANCE-BASED FRAMEWORKS TO STRENGTHEN SECTOR GOVERNANCE
Lokichar, 25th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The leadership of Turkana’s two main water utilities has pledged to adopt globally recognized governance frameworks to enhance efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in water service delivery. Led by their respective chairs, the boards of Turkana Urban Water and Sanitation Company (TUWASCO) and Turkana Rural Water and […]
COUNTY ONE HEALTH STAKEHOLDERS DEVELOP RESEARCH TOOL TO ASSESS COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
Lodwar – 25th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County One Health Unit, in collaboration with stakeholders, is in the process of developing a research tool to evaluate community priorities for evidence-based decision-making. The tool, Community One Health Index (COHI), will be designed as a participatory, community-centered initiative that would aid in data […]
TUWASCO MOVES TO IMPROVE WATER ACCESS IN KALOKOL
Lokichar, 25th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Turkana Urban Water and Sanitation Company (TUWASCO) will soon expand its jurisdiction to Kalokol, a major step in its long-term plan to improve water access for residents of urban areas of Turkana under their jurisdiction. The expansion aligns with TUWASCO’s strategic objective of increasing its […]
URBAN WATER COMPANY PLANS TO ADDRESS WATER SUPPLY CHALLENGES IN LODWAR
Lodwar, 24th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The newly constituted Board of Directors of Turkana Urban Water Company (TUWASCO) is stepping in with an ambitious plan to amicably address the perennial challenges of water supply facing residents of Lodwar Municipality. For years, Lodwar residents have voiced their frustrations over erratic water supply, frequent […]
THE COUNTY BOASTS OF A REGIONAL MULTIMILLION WATER QUALITY LABORATORY LAUNCHED ON WORLD WATER DAY
Lodwar, 24th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana County has officially launched its first water quality laboratory, a major milestone in improving water safety, environmental protection, and public health. The facility, unveiled as part of World Water Day 2025 celebrations, is expected to serve the expansive county and the neighboring areas as a […]
NEWLY FORMED YOUTH WASH PARLIAMENT VOWS TO AMPLIFY ADVOCACY EFFORTS, CALLS FOR FUNDING FOR INITIATIVE
Lodwar, March 24, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The newly formed Turkana Youth WASH Parliament for the SDGs has vowed to amplify advocacy efforts for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and increased funding for all WASH related initiatives by the County Government and development partners. Led by their Deputy Speaker Ms Kaaleng, and other […]