TURKANA INCHES CLOSER TO THE SECOND EDITION OF THE COUNTY SPATIAL PLAN
February 12, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana inched closer to concluding the second edition of its ten-year County Spatial Plan for 2023-2033 after firms from the UK and United Arab Emirates pledged to offer technical assistance to the County in fast-tracking the process. Following a meeting chaired by the Executive for Lands, Housing, […]
DG ERUS HOSTS PEACE WINDS JAPAN, RECEIVES PROJECT UPDATES BY THE ORGANIZATION
February 12, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus hosted a delegation from Peace Winds Japan, a UNHCR Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) implementing partner, and held discussions on projects by the organization in Turkana. Led by the organization’s Country Director, Achiba Kiko, Peace Winds Japan briefed the Deputy Governor […]
COUNTY, PARTNERS TO COMBAT ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION IN TURKANA WEST
February 9, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana hosted a one-day meeting to foster collaborations within the environmental sector, aiming to tackle environmental degradation in Turkana West. The meeting brought together state actors, humanitarian agencies, and community-based organizations. A key concern identified was the absence of a solid waste management […]
COUNTY CALLS UPON TURKANA RESIDENCE TO PROMOTE READING CULTURE
February 7, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Executive for Education, Sports, and Social Protection Leah Audan has called upon residents in Turkana to make use of the newly revamped public library situated in Kenyatta Line in Lodwar, to enhance their reading culture. CECM Audan said, “The library can be utilized by all […]
EXPANSION OF WATER DEPARTMENT’S WORKFORCE STRENGTHENS WATER PROVISION INITIATIVES
February 7, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Water Services conducted an induction for its interns, attaches, and volunteer staff, outlining their expected contributions to bolstering water supply interventions. During the one-day induction, participants had the opportunity to acquire essential skills and knowledge crucial for delivering water services to residents. “This initiative […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO REVAMP KANG’ITULA IRRIGATION SCHEME, KIBISH SUB-COUNTY
February 2, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has commenced the refurbishment of the Kangitulae irrigation scheme in Kibish Sub-County. According to the Ag. Director for Irrigation Peter Loree, the maintenance project was meant to foster development and self-reliance through the production of own crops for subsistence and commercial to boost social […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT, PARTNERS COMPLETE THE UPGRADE OF THREE WATER PROJECTS IN TURKANA EAST.
February 1, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Residents of Turkana East are set to benefit from improved water services following the upgrade of water access infrastructure at Lokicheda, Katamanak, and Lopii undertaken by the County Government in collaboration with various partners. The Chief Officer for Water Services, David Maraka confirmed that the upgrade included […]
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES RESPONSE TO IMPROVE NUTRITION
February 1, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Health and Sanitation Department has held its County Nutrition Technical Forum to address the current critical nutrition situation. According to the June 2023 SMART survey, Kenya’s Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) rate is 26.4% while it is at 32.7% in Turkana South. The forum, supported by […]
U.S. AMBASSADOR TO KENYA PAYS VISIT TO TURKANA’S ONE HEALTH OUTREACH
January 31, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, visited the One Health Outreach, known as Kimormor, to better understand the USAID-funded programs in the county. During her visit to Lomerugo–Nakalale Ward, the Ambassador met with the County Executives Dr Francis Mariao (Health and Sanitation) and of Faith Aletea […]
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT DIRECTORATE OF ROADS INSPECT NAPAK HILL ROAD AFTER UPGRADE
January 31, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Engineers and technical staff of the County Government Directorate for Roads are currently undertaking an inspection of the Napak Hill road to determine the quality of service rendered by the contractor in charge of the upgrade. The Napak Hill road is an important route that connects Kenya […]