CECM TOURS, INSPECTS AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS IN LOIMA AND TURKANA CENTRAL.

The Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries County Executive, Dr Anthony Apalia led a team from his Department in inspecting projects for both Agriculture and Livestock Development. Speaking while assessing the projects, Dr Apalia said, he is impressed by the development made so far, indicating a step towards increasing Turkana’s food security. ” I am pleased […]

NATIONAL, COUNTY GOVERNMENTS EDUCATE COMMUNITIES ON KENYA INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

A joint team of officials from the National State Department of Housing, County Department of Urban Areas and Municipalities, and Renaissance Consultancy Group has concluded a week-long community sensitization meeting in Turkana, shedding light on the ongoing Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Programme II (KISIP). The identified informal settlements that include; Nabute, Napetet, Ngiitakito, Soweto/California in […]

GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI HOSTS JICA MISSION, REVIEW GENDER EQUALITY EFFORTS IN TURKANA – Lodwar, 12th January 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)

Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today met the delegation from JICA Headquarters Japan, led by Special Advisor Iwabuchi Tomohiro, to discuss pilot programs on gender equality and women’s empowerment in the region. The JICA’s Gender Equality Promotion Mission is in the county to assess the progress of the Gender Transformation Vegetable Lunch Program, implemented by TUPADO across […]

GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI FLAGS OFF RELIEF FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO DROUGHT-HIT AREAS OF TURKANA, Lodwar, 11th January 2024 (Governor’s Press Service).

Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today flagged off the first consignment of relief food, targeting areas severely affected by the drought in Turkana County. Addressing the media in Lodwar as he flagged off vehicles carrying the assorted food, Governor Lomorukai stated that the County Government had purchased 102,000 bags of white maize and 3,000 cartons of vegetable […]

COUNTY REVIEWS STATISTICS, MONITORING AND EVALUATION POLICY

The Department of Economic Planning through the Directorate of Monitoring and Evaluation joined forces with a team from the County Attorney’s office to review the Statistics, Monitoring, and Evaluation policies. The Ag. Director for Monitoring and Evaluation, John Ekaru, presented the two policies to the team saying, the county invests many resources in the programs […]

WORLD BRAILLE DAY

Today, on World Braille Day, we honor the power of Braille, a universal language that empowers blind and visually impaired individuals. Braille has transformed lives, breaking barriers and opening doors to knowledge, education, and opportunities for millions around the world. This year’s theme, “Empowering through Inclusion and Diversity,” reminds us of the importance of creating […]

COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO REGULARIZE SERVICES FOR HEALTHCARE VOLUNTEERS Lodwar, 3rd January 2024 (Governor’s Press Service)

Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has announced that the County Public Service Board is in the process of issuing employment letters to hundreds of casuals who have been volunteering in healthcare facilities. Speaking today during a consultative meeting with senior management staff from the Ministry of Health, Governor Lomorukai expressed his vision of encouraging a motivated and […]

GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI ASSURES BUSINESS COMMUNITY OF A CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT 1st January 2024 (Governor’s Press Service)

Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has assured the business community that the County Government has initiated efforts to establish a favorable business environment that fosters fair trade practices. Speaking in Lodwar during the County Government’s end-of-year Thanksgiving party, Governor Lomorukai reiterated his commitment to collaborate with all stakeholders, irrespective of tribe or race, to promote businesses in […]

GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI URGES LEADERS TO SPEARHEAD TRANSFORMATION OF ATEKER REGION Nairobi, 23rd December 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)

Genuine commitment from the leadership of the Ateker communities is essential towards achieving harmony and development of the region, Governor Lomorukai has said. Speaking today in Nairobi during the Ateker Development Conference, Governor Lomorukai stated that leaders needed to be on the lookout for transformative ideas, knowledge, programs, and networks that will help change the […]

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT RETREATS TO TAKE STOCK OF THEIR PROGRESS

The Senior Management Team in the Department of Public Works has retreated, to take stock of their progress, while at the same time handing over all the designs and Bill of Quantities (BQs) to the user Departments to effectively work on the projects without delays. This comes at a time when most of the county […]