GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI MEETS UNHCR COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE, CALLS FOR STRENGTHENED COORDINATION
Lodwar, 22nd January 2024 (Governor’s Press Service). Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today hosted a delegation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) led by the Country Representative Caroline Van Buren, at the County Government HQ in Lodwar. The Governor also officially received two vehicles donated by UNHCR and handed over to the County Government […]
HORN OF AFRICA GROUNDWATER INITIATIVE COMMENCES OPERATION IN TURKANA AFTER LAUNCH BY DG ERUS
January 19, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Initiative, a project seeking to strengthen systems for the development and management of groundwater was today officially unveiled in Turkana by Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus. Turkana is one of the five transborder counties in Kenya that will benefit from the […]
TURKANA COUNTY LAUNCHES COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTER KITS TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH SERVICES AT THE HOUSEHOLD LEVEL
January 19, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr John Erus has recognized the collaborative strategic partnership between the county government and health partners that has led to improved healthcare services at the community level. The partnership, the deputy governor said, was well on its way to achieving the governor’s health agenda. He […]
RESIDENTS URGED TO EMBRACE PROPER WASTE MANAGEMENT APPROACHES DURING LODWAR CLEAN UP EXERCISE
January 19, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana has called upon residents of Lodwar Municipality to embrace environmentally friendly waste disposal techniques to keep the town free from diseases and pollution. Speaking today during a cleanup exercise in Lodwar, the Director for Environment, Phoebe Ekal said that the County would […]
OPERATIONALIZING KAKUMA MUNICIPALITY: STAKEHOLDERS MEET OVER IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGIES
January 19, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana through its Department of Lands, Housing and Urban Areas Management held a four-day consultative meeting with stakeholders and the general public of Kakuma, the second town to be conferred with Municipality status in Turkana after Lodwar. The Municipality gained prominence against the […]
KATILU IRRIGATION SCHEME REHABILITATION AND EXPANSION WORKS BEGIN
January 19, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries County Executive, Dr Antony Apalia presided over the site handover to the contractor for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Katilu surface irrigation scheme in Turkana South Sub-county. The scope of works includes bush clearing along main and sub-main canal corridors, construction […]
NADUAT ARTISANAL MINERS RISK BAN BY COUNTY FOR VIOLATION OF REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
January 19, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Artisanal miners in Naduat’s quarry and gold mines, Turkana North Sub County, face the imminent risk of ban by the County Government for failure to adhere to regulatory requirements. In a notice issued through the miners’ association chairperson, the County Government outlined the unlicensed use of explosives […]
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ENGAGES OTHER COUNTY DEPARTMENTS ON BOOSTING REVENUE COLLECTION IN TURKANA
January 18, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Finance and Economic Planning has engaged various Departments on ways to boost the revenue collection in a deliberate effort to meet the set targets this FY’2023/2024. The engagement meeting brought together the representatives from the Departments of Health and Sanitation, Roads, Trade, Natural Resources, […]
NANAM AND SONGOT RESIDENTS ENGAGED IN LAND ACQUISITION FOR SOLAR POWER INSTALLATION PROJECT
Lokichogio, January 18, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana through the Department of Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Resources has commenced a county-wide engagement of residents on land acquisition for the development of 22 solar Mini-Grids by KUDURA Energy Power East Africa Ltd. Addressing the residents in Kakurotuko village, Nanam Ward […]
COUNTY, USAID NAWIRI ROLLS OUT UJUZI MASHINANI PROGRAM FOR SKILLING THE “OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH” IN TURKANA
January 18, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Thousands of youths in Turkana are set to benefit from an education program dubbed “Ujuzi Mashinani”, a joint program by the County Government and USAID Nawiri. This program is designed to equip the out-of-school youth with the required skills for entry into the local labour market. Samuel […]