COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND USAID UONGOZI WA AFYA THABITI PARTNER TO ADVANCE POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND TRACKING ENGAGEMENT IN TURKANA
Lodwar, April 25, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Officers from the County Government together with UONGOZI WA AFYA THABITI (UAT) met to review and enhance health policy frameworks, focusing on the development and engagement tracking of policies across the county. This meeting was geared towards improving the management and funding of healthcare facilities for […]
COUNTY, WORLD FOOD PROGRAM PARTNER TO EMPOWER FARMERS THROUGH POULTRY VENTURES.
Lodwar April 25, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) In light of the unpredictability of climate change, poultry farming presents a viable option for decent employment for the young people in Turkana. Recognizing this potential, the County Government and the World Food Programme (WFP) have collaborated to empower small-scale poultry farmers in Turkana. The partnership […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT CONCLUDES A COUNTY-WIDE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION EXERCISE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2024/2025
Lodwar, April 25, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Chief Officer for Economic planning, Samuel Ekaale said that the ongoing public participation exercise taking the form of public consultations, brings together residents and stakeholders in all the 11 Sub-counties of Turkana. He was addressing participants during the public participation exercise held at the Lodwar […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY FOR CROSS-BORDER PASTORALISTS DEVELOPMENT (APAD) LAUNCH PROJECT TO PROMOTE PEACE IN KENYA-UGANDA LOKIRIAMA CORRIDOR
Lorugum, April 25, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana through its Directorate for Peace and Conflict Management has partnered with the Agency for Cross-Border Pastoralists Development (APaD) to launch a project dubbed “Connecting Communities for Sustainable Peace in Karamoja Region”. The launch aimed at strengthening all systems and structures for […]
GARBAGE MENACE: MUNICIPALITY MANAGEMENT CALLS FOR COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACTION IN LODWAR AND KAKUMA
Lodwar, April 24, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Lodwar Municipality management has tasked the County Waste Management Advisory Committee with the responsibility of providing solutions to the emerging garbage challenge in urban areas of Turkana. The committee, a multi-agency team of experts from public health, environment, climate change, community-based organizations, and water and urban […]
INVOLVEMENT OF NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION, ENERGY CORPORATION INTO COUNTY SPATIAL PLANNING, A MAJOR BOOST TO STRENGTHENING TURKANA’S LAND GOVERNANCE
Lodwar, 22nd April, 2024 An involvement of a joint team of officials from the County Government, Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) and the National Lands Commission into the efforts geared towards strengthening land governance is a major boost to the development of the county’s 10-year Spatial Plan (2023-2033). Through elaborate public sensitisation […]
In Turkana County, partners launch KISEDP Project Phase 2 in Kalobeyei, Kakuma municipality
Deputy Governor Dr John Erus and delegations from UNHCR and Garissa County met Kalobeyei Integrated Socio-Economic Development Program (KISEDP) implementing partners at the UNHCR Kakuma sub-office in Turkana. Their discussions centered on evaluating the progress of KISEDP in Turkana and Garissa refugee camps to necessitate the launch of KISEDP phase two. The Deputy Governor emphasized […]
Nakwamoru and Kapelibok schemes inspected ahead of completion
The schemes which were scheduled for rehabilitation and handed over to contractors were inspected by Officials from the Agriculture and Land reclamation Department. The 12.5 hectares (ha) Nakwamoru model drip irrigation project whose scope of works include construction of Steel tank of capacity 50,000 litres, Installation of 29 Shade nets of size( 8 […]
Turkana and Garissa County Officials, UNHCR assess the KISEDP in Turkana and Garissa
Officials from Turkana, Garissa and UNHCR, conducted a comprehensive assessment of the Kalobeyei Integrated Socio-Economic Development Program (KISEDP) in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. Led by the Deputy Governors Dr. John Erus and Abdi Dagane, alongside with representatives from UNHCR, carried out the assessment aimed to evaluate the collaborative efforts between the counties and UNHCR in addressing […]
County Marks World Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Celebrates med lab staff
Officials from the Department of Health and Sanitation, yesterday, celebrated the World Medical Laboratory Professionals Week to honour the efforts of Laboratory Professionals in ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective patient care. The medical laboratory Professionals drawn from all sub-counties in Turkana celebrated the day as well as shared their performance, achievements and gaps […]