COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTERS REPRESENTATIVES PLEDGE TO STRENGTHEN LINKAGE BETWEEN COMMUNITY AND HEALTH FACILITIES
Lodwar – July 24, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Directorate of Community Health Services held a meeting with the Community Health Promoters (CHPs) representatives to discuss leadership and governance in an effort to increase community uptake of healthcare services across the county. The meeting, supported by USAID NAWIRI, saw representatives drawn from all […]
COUNTY CALLS FOR SUPPORT AND COLLABORATION FOR THE UPCOMING ANNUAL TOBONG’ULORE EVENT
Lodwar, 24th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has called for partnerships and collaboration from the development and corporate partners as plans intensify for the upcoming annual Tobong’ulore festival. According to an invitation letter signed by the Chief Officer for Tourism, Culture and Heritage, the event is scheduled for the end […]
TURKANA COUNTY, DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL SIGN MOU TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION
In Lodwar, the County Government of Turkana has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Danish Refugee Council (DRC) to strengthen joint actions and collaboration as pertains uplifting living standards of communities, promoting peaceful coexistence, protecting, and the welfare of both refugees and host communities in Turkana. The three-year MoU identifies and defines the institutional […]
COUNTY TARGETS TO FUND 130 LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THE BURSARY AND SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
Lodwar- July 22, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County Government has announced that approximately 130 learners with disabilities have been earmarked to benefit from the County Government bursary and scholarship funds in the 2024-2025 financial year. The initiative, aimed at fostering inclusivity and self-reliance among PWDs, was disclosed during an open forum involving […]
COUNTY, WFP TO LAUNCH FARM TO MARKET ALLIANCES IN ENHANCING VALUE CHAINS
Kakuma – 19th July, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), has successfully established new Farmers Service Centres (FSCs) as part of the ongoing Vijana In Kilimo Biz initiative in Turkana County. The induction workshop, facilitated by the WFP, provided a platform for the new […]
FRESH START FOR NADUAT’S ARTISANAL MINERS AS COUNTY HANDS OVER REHABILITATED LAND
Naduat – July 19, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government has handed over approximately five acres of rehabilitated land to the Naduat community of artisanal miners following the restoration of the degraded site from mining activities. Once scarred by unsustainable mining practices, the land suffered deforestation and excessive excavations, leading to bareness […]
COUNTY OFFICERS TRAINED TO BRIDGE HUMAN RESOURCE GAP IN RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR
Turkana County, in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Turkana University College (TUC), has successfully conducted a five-day workshop aimed at enhancing the skills of government officers in renewable energy technologies. The initiative was set to address the human resource gap in the county’s energy sector by equipping officers with the […]
TOURISM BOOST EXPECTED AS LODWAR HOTEL ADOPTS CULTURAL THEME FOR TOBONG’ULORE
With the Tobong’ulore Festival on the horizon, a hotel in Lodwar has adopted a cultural theme to attract tourists and festival attendees. The hotel’s new look, inspired by Turkana’s vibrant culture, is set to enhance the visitor experience and boost tourism in the region. The transformation was unveiled during a lunch event graced by the […]
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT DRAFTS M&E FRAMEWORK FOCUSED ON SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Kakuma – 19th July, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Health Department and Sanitation has developed a draft monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework aimed at enhancing healthcare service provision through a responsive system that incorporates residents’ feedback. Led by the Directorate of Policy, Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PPME) and supported by Amref Health […]
TURKANA COUNTY INITIATES DEVELOPMENT OF PROSOPIS MANAGEMENT PLAN
Lodwar, 18th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana, through its Directorate of Natural Resources Management, has commenced the development of a plan to control, manage, and sustainably utilise the invasive Prosopis Juliflora plant. The plant, locally known as “Matenge”, was introduced in Turkana in 1979 to combat desertification and […]