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 […]
Community Opposes Proposed Airbase Land Allocation in Kangatotha
Kangatotha, April 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) — Residents of Kangatotha have voiced strong opposition to the proposed allocation of community land for the establishment of a Kenya Air Force forward operating base, citing concerns over lack of consultation and fears of displacement. The concerns were raised during a public participation forum attended by a multi-agency […]
Boost for Cross-Border Peace as Stolen Livestock Returned to Owners
Loreng, March 19, 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) — Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai today presided over the handover of livestock recovered after being stolen by cattle rustlers and traced back to their rightful owners in Uganda. The area Chief has been tasked with delivering the goats to the owners in the neighbouring country.Governor Lomorukai commended community […]
Governor Lomorukai Launches Livestock Feeds, Vaccination Drive to support Pastoralists
Lodwar, March 16, 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) The County Government of Turkana has launched the distribution of supplementary livestock feeds and the deployment of veterinary vaccines and drugs as part of an emergency response to the ongoing drought affecting pastoral communities. Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai presided over the launch, saying the intervention which is supported […]
Turkana Pushes for Long-Term Investment, Private Sector Role in Refugee Integration
Kakuma, March 4, 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has called for increased long-term development financing and stronger private sector engagement to support sustainable refugee integration and host community resilience. Dr. Erus made the remarks during a meeting with the World Bank’s Fragility, Conflict and Violence (FCV) Mission to Kenya, led by […]
Governor Seeks Greater County Role in Oil Land Acquisition Process
Lodwar, March 3, 2026 (Governor’s Press Service)-Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai has called for stronger collaboration between the national and county governments in land acquisition and community engagement processes linked to oil development in Turkana. The Governor spoke when he met a delegation from the National Land Commission (NLC) and the State Departments for Lands and […]
Turkana County Delegation Inspects State-of-the-Art Rig in UAE
Gayathi, UAE, 18th February 2026 (Governor’s Press Service)A high-level delegation from Turkana County comprising County Secretary Dr. Amb. Richard Ekai and Director for Climate Change George Emase formed part of the Kenyan team that conducted a physical assessment of the Great Wall Drilling Company’s (GWDC) 70 drilling rig. The visit which was undertaken at the […]