MATERNAL AND NEWBORN HEALTH RIGHTS PROJECT IN THE PIPELINE FOR TURKANA
Lodwar – 13th December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Senior Health Management Team has been introduced to a new project by White Ribbon Alliance Kenya, which seeks to create awareness within the community on maternal and newborn health rights. Funded by UNFPA, the organization aims to localize the “Every Woman, Every Newborn Everywhere” […]
TURKANA TB PROGRAM INTENSIFIES EFFORTS TO TRACE “LOST” PATIENTS
Lodwar – December 13th, 2023 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Tuberculosis (TB) Program in Turkana has intensified efforts to trace patients who have been lost to follow-up, aiming to ensure they resume their medication and improve treatment outcomes. During a data review meeting for the past three quarters, supported by USAID Tamatisha TB, considered […]
COUNTY PARTNERS WITH MSI REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES TO ENHANCE MATERNAL HEALTH
Lodwar – 12th December 2024 ! Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, through the Department of Health and Sanitation, has partnered with MSI Reproductive Services to improve access to family planning and reproductive health services in Turkana West Sub-county. The project, funded by UNFPA, will focus on supporting four health facilities in refugee […]
COUNTY SEEKS COMMUNITY CONSENT FOR EXPLORATION OF GOLD FROM LOIMA ARTISANAL MINERS
Nameyana – 11 December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County Government, through its Department of Mineral Resources, has conducted a community consent forum to pave the way for investors seeking to explore the rich deposits of gold at Nameyana, Turkwel Ward in Loima Sub-county. The joint forum, attended by County and National Environment […]
TURKANA COUNTY SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND COORDINATION
Kakuma, December 11, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County has taken a significant step towards enhancing resource mobilization and coordination by hosting a 3-day multi-sectoral round table workshop. The event, organized in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator Office (UNRCO) and supported by UNHCR and VNG International, brought together key stakeholders to discuss […]
NEW CECM FOR EDUCATION, SPORTS, AND SOCIAL PROTECTION TAKES OFFICE
Lodwar, 10 December 10, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Wiljustus Elim Lopeyok has assumed the role of County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Education, Sports, and Social Protection in Turkana County. The handover ceremony, presided over by Deputy County Secretary Joseph Nyang’a, marked a transition aimed at bringing fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to […]
TURKANA COUNTY AND PLAN INTERNATIONAL PARTNER TO ENHANCE WATER SERVICE DELIVERY
Turkana County has partnered with Plan International to enhance water service delivery by supporting KALWASCO in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The initiative aims to improve the quality of water services in Turkana, ensuring compliance with WASREB regulations. The lack of standardized procedures has previously led to inconsistencies in service delivery, including inaccurate […]
WASH PROJECT BRINGS HEALTHY CHANGE TO VILLAGES IN TURKANA EAST
Lokori – 9th December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) For residents of Lotubea village in Turkana East Sub-county, the borehole rehabilitation ended their over one year of consuming unsafe water from the nearby riverbed. Area Chief Philip Ekuwam reflected on the previous struggles with contaminated river water, which led to numerous cases of diarrhea […]
ROSELYNE AITE TAKES OVER AS TURKANA COUNTY’S CECM FOR TRADE, GENDER, AND YOUTH AFFAIRS
Lodwar, December 9, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Roselyne Aite has officially assumed the role of County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Trade, Enterprise Development, Gender, and Youth Affairs. The handover ceremony, presided over by Deputy County Secretary Joseph Nyang’a, marked a smooth transition. CECM Aite received official documents symbolizing her new mandate and […]
COUNTY TEAM PREPARES FOR MORUANAYECE COMMEMORATION
Letea, 9 December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) A county team led by Chief Officer Cicilia Majuma conducted an assessment of the Moruanayece site ahead of the upcoming commemoration event on December 14th. The annual commemoration celebrates the region’s rich cultural heritage and promotes unity among the Ateker communities, including the Karamojong, Jie, Toposa, […]