TURKANA SOUTH RAPID RESPONSE TEAM RESTORES WATER SUPPLY IN LOROGON
Lorogon, April 5, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana South Rapid Response Team has successfully restored the water supply in Lorogon following a two-day disruption caused by a mechanical breakdown at the Centre’s main borehole. The intervention relieved the local health facilities, security installations, and the community reliant on the borehole for their […]
RELIEF FROM WATER SCARCITY FOR METHEWAN, JULUK AS COUNTY DRILLS NEW BOREHOLE AT KAKEMERA
Lodwar, April 5, 2024, (Public Communications and Media Relations) A long-awaited borehole has been successfully drilled at Kakemera courtesy of the County Government. This new borehole estimated yield is 20m3 and is promising to address the persistent water access challenges for hundreds of residents of Juluk and Methewan in Kanamkemer ward, Turkana Central. Chief Officer […]
COUNTY ENGAGES ASSEMBLY MEMBERS OVER BOUNDARY MAPS FOR REGISTRATION OF LOKIRIAMA, KATILU AND KALOBEYEI AS COMMUNITY LAND
The County Government’s effort to facilitate the registration of Lokiriama, Katilu, and Kalobeyei to pave the way for the issuance of title deeds as community land has advanced following the completion of boundary maps for these areas. At a meeting convened to discuss the registration, the draft land boundary maps were presented to a section […]
TURKANA COUNTY ENERGY BILL BEGINS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PHASE
Lorugum, April 2, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Energy Bill has commenced the public participation phase to develop an all-inclusive energy regulation for Turkana. The move signifies a boost to the local energy sector as the County Government’s efforts in promoting the use of renewable energy, the formation of an energy planning […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT, GIZ SEEKS HARMONIZED GRAZING PLAN FOR POKOT AND TURKANA PASTORALISTS
Alale, Pokot North, March 30, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and, the National Government convened a participatory rangeland management committee forum to discuss the harmonization of rangeland units grazing plan. The meeting, held at Alale in Pokot North Sub-County, […]
COUNTY ANNOUNCES PLAN TO TARMAC 3KM ROAD IN LODWAR MUNICIPALITY
March 28, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has announced a plan to tarmac a three-kilometer road from Cooperative Bank Roundabout to St. Kevin’s Secondary School in Lodwar Municipality in the current financial year. The County Executive for Roads, Transport, and Public Works, Patrick Lokaimoe revealed this when he handed over the […]
ECD BOARD MEMBERS URGED TO UTILIZE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR ENHANCED SUCCESS
Turkana Education Child Development (ECD) Board of Management (BOM) members have been urged to harness the potential of School Improvement Plans (SIP) to elevate the standards of centers under their jurisdiction to centers of excellence. The education consultant, Prof. John N’gasike, delivered the call during the commencement of a three-day training program for BOM members […]
GOVERNMENT OKAYS THE SITE MAPS FOR SLUM UPGRADE IN TURKANA
The detailed site maps for six locations planned for slum upgrade under the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Programme II (KISIP) have been completed. Under the support of the World Bank through KISIP II program implementation consultants, the maps provide comprehensive details including plot layouts, road networks, passageways, and sanitation facilities. The County Government Officials have […]
NEW SEASONAL MALARIA CHEMOPREVENTION TOOLS PILOT IN TURKANA TO ENHANCE MALARIA INTERVENTION
The County Health Management team, in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), has conducted a three-day orientation for the newly developed Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) tools that will be piloted in Turkana Central Sub-County. The tools were developed based on findings from seasonal malaria research in Turkana North and Central Sub-counties conducted by Moi University, […]
KAKUMA MUNICIPALITY MANAGEMENT, PARTNERS MEET TO ALIGN ACTIVITIES FOR SERVICE DELIVERY.
The Municipality management has held its first consultative meeting with key partners and stakeholders in Kakuma. The meeting aimed at understanding the mandate of the various development partners serving the refugees and how their activities can be aligned with the core functions of the municipality. The County Chief Officer for Urban Areas and Municipalities, Marian […]