INTEGRATED OUTREACHES IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES IN TURKANA SOUTH
Loreng – 27th August, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Residents of Loreng, in Turkana South Sub-county, say that the integrated nutrition outreaches have improved their health status as they have been saved the 15-kilometre journey to the nearest health facility. The UNICEF Kenya supported, through by Kenya Red Cross Society, outreach is linked to […]
ILLICIT BREW BAN ENFORCED IN TURKANA’S LAKE ZONE REGION TO COMBAT MALNUTRITION
Kalokol – 27th August, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) In a coordinated effort to address rising malnutrition rates in Turkana’s lake zone region, both the national and county governments have jointly imposed a ban on the production, sale, and consumption of illicit brews and immediately commenced a crackdown in the area from Todonyang to […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT AWARDS 33 EQUALISATION FUND PROJECTS TO LOCAL CONTRACTORS
Lodwar, August 26, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana has on Monday awarded 33 projects on Equalisation Fund to successful local contractors, following an intensive evaluation of bids from over 400 applicants who showed interest. The 33 projects spread across the county include 30 water projects, construction of X-ray facility […]
LODWAR MUNICIPALITY CRACKS DOWN ON DUMPING OFFENDERS, ILLEGAL STRUCTURES
Lodwar – 25th August 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Lodwar Municipality officials conducted a crackdown targeting illegal dumping and unauthorized construction on public land. The operation, led by the municipality’s Deputy Manager, Simon Nangiro, focused on individuals and businesses violating municipal regulations by encroaching on road reserves, alleys, and passageways. Nangiro emphasized that the […]
COUNTY TO DISTRIBUTE SEEDS TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION, AGRICULTURE CCO SAYS
Urum – 23rd August, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government will distribute high-value seeds and farm equipment to farmers involved in the Nakwapua Irrigation Project and other areas, according to Chief Officer for Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Janerose Tioko. She made these remarks during an inspection tour of the aforementioned irrigation project […]
LODWAR MUNICIPALITY TEAM CONDUCTS SPOT CHECK OF ONGOING PROJECTS
Lodwar – August 22nd, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Lodwar Municipality team, led by Deputy Manager Simon Nangiro, conducted a spot check on various ongoing projects within Kanamkemer and Township wards as part of the Fiscal Year 2023/24 oversight. The team visited key projects, including the Nawoitorong stalls, Kanam Fire Station, Metheuwan Market, […]
LOIMA, LOKIRIAMA RESIDENTS ASK COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO CONSIDER COMPLETING THE INCOMPLETE AND ONGOING PROJECTS
Lokiriama – August 22th, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The residents in Lokiriama Sub-county have asked the Turkana County Government to consider completing the stalled and ongoing projects in Lokiriama/Lorengippi and Loima Wards before embarking on new projects for the year. They said this during the public participation of the County Annual Development Plan […]
FISHER FOLKS BENEFITS FROM COUNTY, KVDA LIFE JACKETS DONATION TO BOOST SAFETY WHILE FISHING
Kalokol – 22nd August, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Fisher folk drawn from various Beach Management Units (BMUs) in Kalokol Ward have benefitted from life Jackets courtesy of a partnership between the County Government and Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA). According to the Chief Officer Fisheries and Aquaculture Evans Lomodei, the lifejackets will go […]
KVDA SIGNS MOU WITH TURKANA COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO BOOST DEVELOPMENT
Lodwar – 21st August, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana and Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at guiding their collaboration on key development projects based on water access, value addition, and food security in the region. The County Secretary, Peter Eripete, emphasized […]
FRAMEWORKS TO ADDRESS HEALTH SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS AND SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY UNDER DEVELOPMENT IN TURKANA
Kakuma – 21st August 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation has convened two workshops to develop strategies for strengthened service delivery by the County and health partners and, responsible community oversight of the health sector. Supported by USAID Uongozi wa Afya Thabiti (UAT), the workshops are expected to […]