WFP, COUNTY ROLL OUT ‘VIJANA IN KILIMOBIZ’ TO ENHANCE YOUTH AND WOMEN INCLUSION IN AGRI-BUSINESS IN TURKANA
The County Government has partnered with the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) to roll out ‘Vijana in Kilimobiz’ to promote the inclusion of youth and women in agri-business opportunities in Turkana. The move provides an opportunity to listen to the voices of young people and women in resolving concerns that hinder their involvement in […]
COUNTY, PEACE WINDS JAPAN TRAIN WATER TECHNICIANS TO FIX UP BROKEN BOREHOLES IN TURKANA NORTH AND SOUTH
The County Government through the Department of Water Services, has partnered with Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) to equip technicians with skills and knowledge to tackle water supply challenges arising from breakdowns of boreholes and other water infrastructure in Turkana North and South. The three-day training comes at a time when eight boreholes in Turkana North […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT, PARTNERS DELIVER SUPPLEMENTARY ANIMAL FEEDS TO DROUGHT-HIT PASTORALISTS
The County Government in partnership with TUPADO and IRC have dispatched 2,845 bags of animal feed to support pastoral communities that were hard-hit by the drought in some areas of Turkana South and Loima Sub-counties. The consignment which consisted of 50 kg bags of range cubes has been dispatched to parts of Lokichar, Loima and […]
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT, COUNTY CONCLUDE PLANS FOR SURVEY WORKS TO GUIDE UPGRADE OF INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS IN TURKANA
Plans to commence survey works to produce cadastral maps and topographical reports, to guide the upgrade of the informal settlements project in Turkana under the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP II) have been concluded in collaboration with the County Government. The works will be carried out by consultants in the six identified locations for […]
VNG, COUNTY TO PARTNER IN STRENGTHENING TURKANA MUNICIPALITIES
In a deliberate move keen to strengthen Lodwar and Kakuma Municipalities, the County Government is set to partner with VNG, to facilitate knowledge sharing and advocate for the interests of municipalities for them to provide quality services to the residents in those towns. VNG as an association of Dutch Municipalities, has a lot of focus […]
COUNTY, PARTNERS PLAN TO DISTRIBUTE SUPPLEMENTARY ANIMAL FEEDS THIS WEEK
The Department of Agriculture, Livestock Development, and Fisheries has announced plans to distribute supplementary feeds to support pastoralists resilient to the effects of prolonged drought. The Director for Livestock Development, Bobby Ewoi, announced the plan during a consultative meeting aimed at strategizing logistics and distribution plans with TUPADO – funded by the International Rescue Committee. […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI LEADS JAMHURI DAY CELEBRATIONS IN LODWAR, DECEMBER 12, 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)
Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai led the county in commemorating the 60th anniversary of Jamhuri Day at Moi Gardens Grounds in Lodwar today. Accompanied by First Lady Lillian Komudei Ekamais, Governor Lomorukai reaffirmed his commitment to collaboration with all leaders, highlited his administration’s focus on key sectors such as Water, Health, Education, and Food Security. Addressing relief […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI LEADING 60TH JAMHURI DAY CELEBRATIONS IN LODWAR, DECEMBER 12TH 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)
Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has arrived at the Moi Gardens Grounds in Lodwar to lead celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of Jamhuri Day. Today’s celebration theme is “Youth, Creative Economy, and Sports.” The Governor is accompanied by First Lady Lillian Komudei Ekamais, County Commissioner Jacob Ouma, and Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus. Leaders attending the ceremony […]
COUNTY, PARTNERS DRILL A BOREHOLE TO BENEFIT CHORO FARM IN KAKUMA, TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
To foster sustainable agriculture, the drilling of a borehole has kicked off today at Choro Farm in Kakuma Refugee Camp. The borehole drilling aims to catalyze agricultural production on the 20-acre farm, to benefit both the host and refugee farmers. The drilling is undertaken by Team and Team International, an implementing partner of the Sustainable […]
COUNTY PROPOSED SITE FOR LIVESTOCK COOPERATIVE SET TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS IN TURKANA EAST
The National and County Governments multi-sectoral team conducted a pre-visit to Arookaatalokinyi in Lotubae, Turkana East, for the proposed establishment of grazing and animal fattening area for meat processing by the newly established Golden Valley Livestock Cooperative (GVLC). The visit involved a meeting with the members of the Lotubae Community Land Management Committee and local […]