I WILL PRIORITIZE SERVICE DELIVERY, INCOMING WATER CHIEF OFFICER SAYS
The incoming Chief Officer for Water Services, David Maraka has promised to prioritize service delivery during his time at the Department. Speaking today when he assumed office, Chief Maraka described the water sector as a service department that required sacrifice and flexibility. He said was ready for the task. This follows a recent reshuffle that […]
COUNTY, TUPADO PARTNER TO PROVIDE WATER TO NARENGEWOI COMMUNITY IN TURKANA NORTH
Residents of Narengewoi in Turkana North, are set to benefit from a water project established under the partnership between the County Government and TUPADO. The project is designed to provide a fully integrated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facility with a nine-kilometer piping system, a storage tank, distribution lines, a water Kiosk, and an animal […]
TURKANA COUNTY MARKS DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH
The County Rehabilitative Services, in collaboration with parents Hamsa and Rahma, hosted a celebration at the Occupational Therapy Department of Lodwar County Referral Hospital. According to the National Ministry of Health, one in every 700 children is born with Down Syndrome (DS). Despite its prevalence, this chromosomal disorder remains relatively unknown, prompting the need for […]
COUNTY ROLLS OUT PUBLIC SENSITIZATION ON FORMATION OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES.
The Department of Trade, Gender, and Youth Affairs has rolled out an awareness campaign aimed at sensitizing the public on the formation of cooperative societies. Director for Cooperatives Shemmy Ebulon explained that the campaign targeted the public, and will focus on the women and youth engaged in commercial activities. The aim of the initiative is […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT MEETS KRA OVER LAND ACQUISITION FOR CARGO INSPECTION FACILITY AT NAKWEI, KANAMKEMER WARD
The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, and Urban Areas Management, Peter Akono met a team from KRA and members of the Nakwei Community, to openly deliberate on the acquisition of land for the installation of cargo inspection facility at Nakwei, Kanamkemer Ward, Turkana Central Sub-county. CECM Akono said that the […]
TURKANA TEAM DEPARTS FOR DESERT WHEELCHAIR COMPETITION IN ISIOLO COUNTY
The County Executive Committee Member for Education, Sports, and Social Protection, Leah Audan has flagged off a team to represent the County at the Desert Wheelchair competition in Isiolo set to kick off on 2nd November 2023. The 15-member team will battle it out with contestants from more than 20 counties across Kenya in a […]
HEALTH CECM INSPECTS SERVICE DELIVERY AT LCRH
The County Executive Committee Member for Health and Sanitation, Dr Francis Iris Mariao, embarked on his first official visit to Lodwar County Referral Hospital to inspect service delivery, since taking over the health docket. CECM was accompanied by the Chief Officer for Preventative and the Department’s administration staff. He also met the Hospital Management Team. […]
VNG INTERNATIONAL EXPLORES PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFUGEE SUPPORT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
In a promising step towards collaboration and partnership, officials from VNG International paid a visit to the Deputy Governor’s office, to discuss opportunities for cooperation with the County Government. Led by Dr. Abduba Mulla Ido, a baseline consultant, the VNG team provided insights into their ongoing programs, aimed at supporting refugees and migrants. They expressed […]
DEPARTMENT OF WATER VISITS METHEWAN AND JULUK TO RESOLVE CHALLENGES OF WATER AVAILABILITY
The Department of Water Services has purposely paid a visit to residents of Methewan and Juluk in Kanamkemer Ward, to provide a lasting solution to the constant challenges of water affecting the two areas. During a visit to the sites, County Executive Committee Member for Water Services, Faith Aletea engaged the community and revealed that […]
CECM ERUKUDI TAKES OVER THE TRADE DEPARTMENT.
The immediate former County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries, David Erukudi, has taken over the Department of Trade, Enterprise, Cooperative, Gender and Youth Affairs. This follows a recent reshuffle last week, in which CECM David Erukudi was moved from Agriculture to Trade. Elizabeth Loote replaced Dr. Francis Mariao, to take over […]