EU-Funded Green Mini-Grid Launched in Locher-Emoit
June 12, 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai today joined European Union Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger and French Ambassador Arnaud Suquet to commission the Green Mini-Grid Programme in Locher-Emoit. The Governor described the project as a transformative investment that will spur business growth and expand access to reliable, clean energy for […]
Boost for KISEDP as Governor Lomorukai Signs MoU on Self-Reliance and Protection
Lodwar, 11 June 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today hosted UNHCR Country Representative Fatima Mohamed at the County Headquarters in Lodwar, where the two signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Achieving Self-Reliance and Protection through Integrated Resilience and Empowerment (ASPIRE), targeting both refugee and host communities. The framework, implemented under the […]
Governor Lomorukai Hails Historic Lokitaung Madaraka Day Celebrations
Lokitaung, June 1, 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) — Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai has hailed the decision to hold Turkana’s Madaraka Day celebrations in Lokitaung for the first time, describing it as historic and symbolic given the town’s central role in Kenya’s struggle for independence. Speaking during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations at Lokitaung Stadium, the […]
VNG International Trains Officials on Governance and Refugee Integration
Lokichar, May 27, 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) Heads of departments from the Turkana County Executive, County Assembly and Municipalities have completed a two-day training on governance and refugee integration facilitated by VNG International under the Sustainable Development through Improved Local Governance (SDLG) Program. Dr. Samson Logiel, a governance expert and lead trainer, said the training […]
Governor Lomorukai Seeks Support for Shirika Plan Implementation
Lodwar, May 12, 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) — Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has called for increased support towards implementation of the Shirika Plan to accelerate integration of refugees into local economies and strengthen host communities in Turkana. The Governor spoke at the County Headquarters in Lodwar while hosting Italian Ambassador to Kenya H.E. Vincenzo Del Monaco […]
Governor Lomorukai Launches Sh430m Bursary
Lodwar, May 4, 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) — Governor Dr Jeremiah Lomorukai has launched the first phase of bursary disbursement under the Turkana County Education Fund, with KSh 230 million set to benefit 23,754 learners drawn from all the 30 wards across the county. Speaking during the launch in Lodwar, the Governor said the bursary […]
Leadership Transition at Drought Resilience Programme
Lodwar, April 27, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) — CPA Michael Ekwanga has taken over as County Project Coordinator for the Drought Resilience Programme in Northern Kenya (DRPNK), succeeding Eng. Charles Ekeno, who has moved to head the Horn of Africa Groundwater Resilience Project. The handover ceremony was presided over by County Chief Officer […]
Governor Lomorukai Vows Steadfast Service Delivery
Loitanit, Kaaleng-Kaikor Ward, Turkana, April 25, 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai has dismissed critics seeking to derail the county’s development agenda and reaffirmed that his administration remains focused on service delivery.He said this while addressing residents at Loitanit village in Kaaleng-Kaikor Ward, Turkana North Constituency. “The county under my leadership has been […]
County pushes for structured talks with Gulf Energy on Oil revenue
April 24, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government will push for structured talks with Gulf Energy on revenue sharing from oil and gas operations in the South Lokichar Basin, Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has said. Dr. Erus confirmed that plans are underway to form a special committee to engage the firm […]
DG Erus seeks stronger US partnership in Meeting with Envoy
Lodwar, April 21, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has called for strengthened collaboration between Turkana County and the United States Government, outlining key development priorities during a courtesy visit by the United States Chargé d’Affaires to Kenya Susan Burns. Speaking in Lodwar, Dr. Erus acknowledged the longstanding support Turkana […]