Turkana to establish Irrigation Development Unit to boost food security
Lokichar – November 18, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government plans to establish a County Irrigation Development Unit (CIDU) in the current financial year as part of efforts to accelerate agricultural production by expanding land under irrigation. The announcement was made during a sensitization workshop in Lokichar, convened by the Department of […]
Turkana Climate Board tracks progress of Climate-Action projects
Loima – November 18, 2025 (Public Communication and Public Relations) The County Climate Change Fund Management Board has begun its routine assessment of projects implemented under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme. During the site visits, the Board reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all climate initiatives meet required standards and deliver tangible benefits […]
Support for persons with disabilities intensifies ahead of national celebration
Lodwar – November 19, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) With less than two weeks to the International Day for Persons with Disabilities celebrations in Turkana County, eight-year-old Kulal Ekadeli from Lochwa Village in Turkana South now has a paediatric wheelchair that will greatly improve his mobility. Kulal lives with a physical disability caused by […]
Epuka Uchafu Afya Nyumbani steering committee launched as Turkana marks World Toilet Day
Kakuma – November 19, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana has inaugurated a steering committee to drive the Epuka Uchafu Afya Nyumbani initiative, a public health programme designed to promote disease-free homes and communities through improved hygiene and proper waste management practices. The committee—launched during this year’s World Toilet Day celebration at Kuchal Stadium […]
County Government, ILO to roll out strengthened digital skills program
Lodwar- November 19, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, international Labor Organization (ILO) PROSPECTS, and other partners including Powerlearn, Global Careers Africa, and Bingwa Handyman Services met to initiate plans for an expanded digital skills initiative across Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) and ICT hubs in the County. The program aims to transform […]
Mothers lead fight against child malnutrition in Turkana North and Loima
Turkana North/ Loima – November 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, through the Department of Health and Sanitation, in partnership with Turkana Christian Development Mission (TCDM), is nearing the conclusion of the three-year ACCEPT project supported by Save the Children. As the initiative enters its exit phase, a joint team is […]
CHUSLA savings groups spark financial independence for CHPs
Loima/Turkana North – November 17, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) As the County Government and Turkana Christian Development Mission (TCDM) enter the final stage of the Accelerating access and availability of enhanced lifesaving, Prevention and Treatment services (ACCEPT) project’s exit strategy, community visits across Loima and Turkana North sub-counties are highlighting a powerful success […]
Turkana County teams Turns Up the Heat as KICOSCA Games Draw Near
Lodwar – November 18, 2025 (Public Communication and Media relations) The County Government is shifting into high gear as preparations intensify for the 12th edition KICOSCA Games, slated for 23rd to 29th November 2025 in Siaya County. The annual tournament will see Turkana face off against teams from more than 40 counties in a variety […]
13 Villages in Namoruputh celebrate Open Defecation–Free status
Namoruputh, Lokiriama — November 18, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) 13 villages in Namoruputh, Lokiriama Sub-County, have been certified Open Defecation Free (ODF) underthe SCORE II Project, marking a major milestone in ongoing sanitation improvements across TurkanaCounty. The certification follows implementation of the Climate Resilient Community-Led Total Sanitation (CR-CLTS) approach, which empowers communities to […]
New medical oxygen and patient-monitoring equipment distributed across Turkana
Lodwar– November 18, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Chief Officer Medical Services, Dr Gilchrist Lokoel in a courtesy call hosted Dr Eric Apiyo, Senior Deputy Director of Pharmaceutical Services to review progress on the distribution of medical oxygen and patient-monitoring equipment to 13 health facilities across Turkana. The Objective is to scale up […]