GOVERNMENT PUTS THOSE ON WATER INFRASTRUCTURE VANDALISM ON NOTICE
Lodwar, 24th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) In the wake of increasing reports of vandalism targeting water installations, authorities have vowed to take stern action against individuals perpetrating the act. Speaking on behalf of the County Commissioner during the World Water Day, Turkana Central DCC Thomas Siele described the acts of vandalism as […]
TURKANA COUNTY MARKS WORLD TB DAY WITH CALLS TO REDUCE HIGH CASELOADS THROUGH ENHANCED DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
Lodwar – March 24, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County, led by Deputy Governor Dr John Erus, marked World Tuberculosis (TB) Day with an announcement to enhance diagnostic services by acquiring two digital X-ray machines and two GeneXpert machines in the next financial year. In 2024, a total of 3,443 TB cases were […]
COUNTY ACQUIRES MODERN HYDROGEOLOGICAL SURVEY EQUIPMENT
Lodwar, 24th March 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) During the celebration of World Water Day at Napuu, the County Government of Turkana launched a newly acquired terrameter valued at Ksh 20 million. The advanced equipment will enhance hydrogeological surveys, allowing for precise identification of the most viable drilling sites for sustainable water supply. Additionally, […]
TRADITIONAL -ADOPTED COMPENSATION MECHANISMS TO STRENGTHEN CROSS BORDER BUILDING EFFORT.
To resolve rising tensions between the Ngikamatak of Lokiriama and Ngiwoyokwara sub – tribe of Turkana-west, and the Jie community in Uganda, leaders convened to broker peace and prevent further conflict. The tensions, stemming from claims of betrayal and the loss of 265 cattle to Ugandan authorities, were addressed through traditional compensation mechanisms.Following negotiations, an agreement […]
CALLS FOR FOREST CONSERVATION DOMINATE AS TURKANA COUNTY MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS IN KATILU
Katilu – March 21st, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County joined the global community in commemorating the International Day of Forests at RCEA Korinyang’ Secondary School in Katilu, Aroo Sub-county. Celebrated every 21st March, this year’s theme “Forests and Food” highlights the crucial role forests play in food security, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, […]
NEWLY FORMED YOUTH PARLIAMENT TO ADVOCATE FOR WASH SUSTAINABILITY IN TURKANA
Lodwar – 21st March 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Department of Health and Sanitation, in collaboration with Lotus Kenya Action for Development organization (LOKADO), has engaged the newly formed County Youth WASH Parliament that seeks to advocate for clean and safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene to WASH policymakers. The training, targeting two young […]
COUNTY, STAKEHOLDERS VALIDATE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS DEGRADATION IN TURKANA WEST
Kakuma – 20th March 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Government, through the Directorate of Environment, has convened a stakeholder meeting to validate a comprehensive action plan to address environmental degradation in Turkana West Sub-County. The meeting, supported by VNG International, brought together key environmental stakeholders in the sub-county to refine strategies to curb […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT ENHANCES REFERRAL STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Lodwar – 19th March 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation has finalised the referral standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance quality of care in emergency referrals. Previously, the Department relied on the national government’s referrals SOPs, which did not cater to the uniqueness of Turkana County. A team […]
NEW AMREF INTEGRATES “TUCHEZE TUSTAWI” PROJECT IN HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Kakuma – 18th March 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation and early childhood development stakeholders have held an inception meeting for the new Amref Health Africa in Kenya project, “Thriving Through Play – Tucheze Tustawi”, that targets 25,772 children aged 0–3 years and their caregivers. The three-year project, […]
POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM EXPANDS FROM TURKANA SOUTH TO TURKANA WEST SUB-COUNTY
Lodwar, 18th March 2025 (Publication Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana is set to expand the National Positive Parenting Program (NPPP) to Turkana West, following its successful implementation in Turkana South. The expansion was discussed during a joint meeting between the Department of Education, Sports, and Social Protection and the United Nations […]