AMBULANCE DRIVERS TRAINED ON EMERGENCY COURSE TO ENHANCE PATIENT SAFETY
Lodwar – 1st August 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Twenty ambulance drivers have successfully completed a six-day Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC), enhancing their ability to navigate emergency situations and transport patients safely. This inaugural EVOC training, supported by the Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation (EMKF) and Malteser International, provided the drivers with both theoretical […]
KAKUMA NEARS OPERATIONALIZATION OF WATER SUPPLY COMPANY – KALWASCO
Kakuma, 1st August 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) A new water supply company to cater for the needs of Kakuma Municipality residents is at an advanced stage of being operationalized after stakeholders agreed to select a committee to oversee the recruitment of new board members. The initiative, supported by USAID STAWI, is part of […]
TURKANA PRIORITIZES STRENGTHENING OF PRIMARY HEALTHCARE IN 2024-2025 ANNUAL WORK PLAN
Lodwar- August 1, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Department of Health Services has finalized its Annual Work Plan (AWP) for the 2024-2025 year, emphasizing improved service delivery at the primary healthcare level and advocating for the promotion of health service uptake. The AWP, jointly developed by heads of health directorates and sector […]
COUNTY, VNG INTERNATIONAL TO UPSKILL KAKUMA MUNICIPALITY BOARD ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Lodwar- August 1, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Kakuma Municipality management is set to benefit from a training program on corporate governance, thanks to a partnership between the County Government and VNG International, as revealed by the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Lands, Physical Planning, and Urban Areas Management, Peter Akono. During […]
“OUR TURKANA BOY” MADE IT TO THE 2024 OLYMPICS
Lodwar, July 31, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The almost complete skeleton of the “Turkana Boy” is currently in Paris, France at the Olympics, and we are very proud that the world now gets to see and learn more about the “Origin of Mankind”. We would like to take this opportunity to invite the […]
TURKANA YOUTH, WOMEN FARMERS VISIT MAKUENI COUNTY FOR BEST PRACTICES LEARNING
A delegation of about 30 youth and women farmers from Turkana County has commenced a three-day benchmarking visit in Makueni County, aimed at enhancing agricultural practices and fostering knowledge exchange. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Turkana County Government and the World Food Program. The visiting team, led by Turkana’s Director for Agriculture […]
THE SOCIAL PROTECTION POLICY IS LONG OVERDUE, MULTISESCTORAL TEAM URGES COUNTY TO FAST TRACK ITS REVIEW AND ADOPTION
The multi-sectoral team participating in the development of the Social Protection Policy in Turkana have passionately asked the County Government through the Department of Education, Sports and Social Protection to fast track its review and eventual adoption as a County document. The Policy clearly outlines all aspects of social protection interventions and recognises and proposes […]
COUNTY AND USAID JOIN TO REVIEW ONGOING LMS AND STAWI PROJECTS
Lodwar, July 29, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) A joint commitment between county government and USAID mission team is to conduct a monitoring and evaluation exercise to determine the progress of Livestock Market Systems (LMS) and STAWI projects across Turkana County. Paying a courtesy call to the County Secretary, Peter Eripete, the USAID mission […]
COUNTY, FCDC COMPLETES VACCINATION OF 230,000 ANIMALS IN FOUR SUB-COUNTIES
Kobuin – 28th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana and Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) jointly conduct a vaccination drive reaching over 230,000 animals in Loima, Lokichoggio, Turkana North and partly Turkana Central Sub-Counties. The campaign was part of livestock support program under the Livestock Sector Strengthening (LSS) II […]
ENERGY INVESTOR SECURES COMMUNITY ACCEPTANCE FOR MINI-GRID INSTALLATIONS IN TURKANA
Lodwar, 27th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) KUDURA Power East Africa, a key partner of the Turkana County Government in clean energy provision, has successfully secured community acceptance to install two additional solar power mini-grids in rural Turkana. This expansion aims to generate and distribute power across the region, increasing the total number […]