TURKANA CARRIES OUT A COUNTY-WIDE SURVEY PROGRAM TO INFORM REPAIRS AND UPGRADE FOR MAJOR ROAD NETWORKS
A day after commencing the County-wide roads condition inventory survey on Namoruputh-Puch road in Loima, to inform repairs and upgrade interventions, Naduat-Lochorelim and A1 junction-Moruangibuin-Lokipetotakwaan-Ngijawoi roads in Nakalale Ward, Turkana North have been surveyed. The County Executive for Infrastructure, Transport and Public Works Patrick Losike led the survey team. Chief Officer for Infrastructure and Transport, […]
COUNTY ASSEMBLY’S DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE ON LIVESTOCK MEET IN LOKICHAR TO UNPACK THE ANIMAL HEALTH BILL
Members of the Turkana County Assembly Departmental Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries are in Lokichar for a sensitization session on the proposed Turkana County Animal Health Bill, 2023. The proposed Bill provides a framework to promote animal health, welfare, and disease control. The County Veterinary Services and Attorney’s Office are carrying out sensitization and […]
TRAINEES IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RECEIVE CERTIFICATION
At least 35 instructors of various Vocational training institutions in Turkana have been awarded certificates in occupational health and safety. This was after they completed a four-day and rigorous training supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The Director for Vocational Training and Education, Stephen Eregae, said that is impressed the graduates have successfully completed […]
HEALTH DEPARTMENT REINFORCES USE OF DATA IN PROJECTING THE NEEDS FOR DRUGS IN THE COUNTY
The County Department of Health and Sanitation has completed its first bi-annual quantification exercise for the financial year. The exercise seeks to ensure an uninterrupted supply of affordable medicine. The Directorate of Health Products and Technologies brings together the Directorate officials, and those from the sub-county, Lodwar Referral Hospital (LCRH) pharmacists, laboratory services, public health, […]
TURKANA ANNUAL PEACE ACTORS FORUM CONCLUDES, ACTORS PLEDGE FOR UNITY MOVING FORWARD
The 5th annual Turkana Peace Actors Forum has concluded today in Lokichar. Participants called for collaboration in applying peace-building and conflict-management strategies. The county-led event, which USAID Nawiri and International Alert supported, brought together both state and non-state actors to evaluate past interventions while charting a path toward enhancing peace and security in Turkana. The […]
COUNTY ASSESSES NAMORUPUTH-PUCH ROAD, UNVEILS SURVEY OF ROADS FOR FY’ 2023/2024
The County Government of Turkana has unveiled a program in which all roads will be assessed to determine their condition and inform repair and upgrade interventions for the FY’2023–2024. The County Executive Committee Member for Infrastructure, Transport, and Public Works revealed this when he officially launched the county-wide program at Namoruputh in Loima Sub-county. The […]
FOUR VILLAGES IN LAPUR ACHIEVE OPEN DEFECATION FREE STATUS.
Residents of Lapur Ward in Turkana North Sub-county, celebrated their achievement as the County Government’s Department of Health and Sanitation officially declared four villages as Open Defecation Free (ODF). The four villages, Aleer, Mission, Nabuwan, and Longelemuar, had successfully undergone the community-led total sanitation (CLTS) exercise, conducted in conjunction with World Relief Kenya, through which […]
AJS RESOLVES THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL LAND OWNERSHIP DISPUTE IN KANAMKEMER AFTER THE RECENT LAUNCH IN LODWAR
A long-standing land ownership dispute that had pitted two families against each other in Kanamkemer has finally been resolved through the recently launched Alternative Justice System (AJS). The AJS, chaired by Sheikh Yusuf Aremon, delivered its verdict at the County Lands Headquarters, after successfully reviewing documentation and hearing the claims from each party. The ruling […]
TURKANA COUNTY TARGETS ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE TO COMBAT VACCINE-PREVENTABLE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES
Healthcare workers and veterinarians are undergoing a three-day training on community-based surveillance aimed at enhancing the detection, reporting, and response to vaccine-preventable and priority zoonotic diseases along the borders. The training, done in collaboration with International Rescue Committee CORE Group Partners Project (CGPP), sought to strengthen the linkage between the facilities and community mobilizers. The […]
COUNTY AND ILO PARTNER TO TRAIN STAFF ON WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH
The county’s efforts to address employee safety at the workplace received a major boost today after the International Labour Organization (ILO) rolled out a four-day training on occupational safety and health at Lodwar Vocational Training Centre. The training targets to empower instructors and staff of the institution on matters of safety standards, occupational hazards, and […]