Municipality residents call for upgrade of infrastructure and public facilities
Lodwar, 16th October 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Residents of Lodwar Municipality have urged the County Government to improve existing infrastructure and establish new public facilities to meet the growing needs of the town’s expanding population. During the quarterly ‘ Municipality Area Residents Citizens Fora a public engagement forum held to review development priorities […]
Taifa Care rolled out in Turkana County to digitize healthcare
Lodwar- October 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Executive for Health and Sanitation, Dr Epem Joseph Esekon today hosted a delegation from the Digital Health Agency and Amref Health Africa to discuss the Taifa Care Digital System rollout and training for Sub-County Management team and healthcare workers. Taifa Care is Kenya’s new […]
County Government, Digital Health Agency Launch 450 Gadgets to Digitize Health System in Turkana
Lodwar – October 16, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, through the Department of Health and Sanitation, in collaboration with the Digital Health Agency (DHA) and Amref Health Africa, has today launched 450 tablets and 450 power banks to support the digitization of healthcare services across Turkana County. This is part of […]
Boost for Turkana MSMEs as County, Inkomoko host second Trade Fair to strengthen market linkages
Kakuma, October 14, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Hundreds of host and refugee-led Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Turkana are set to benefit from a three-day Trade Fair jointly organized by the County Government, Inkomoko, and other partners. The fair, held in Kakuma, seeks to create a platform that links local traders […]
DG Erus urges Karamoja Youth to Champion Cross-Border Peace, Resource Sharing
Lodwar, October 13, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Youth from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and South Sudan sharing the Ateker origin have been urged to take the lead in advancing cross-border peace and resource-sharing initiatives across the Karamoja cluster. Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus made the appeal during a workshop organized by FAO and IGAD […]
County, Central Rift Valley Water set to improve Eliye–Kalokol Project
Eliye – 9th October 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) County Department of Water Services and the Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (CRVWWDA) will partner to enhance the Eliye–Kalokol Water Project to improve water access in the two centres and villages. The project, implemented by CRVWWDA under the 2016/17 Equalisation Fund, was executed […]
Turkana health officials sound alarm on alcohol and drug abuse as impact deepens
Lodwar – October 9, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) At the County Health Headquarters in Lodwar, senior health officials, program heads, and community health representatives gathered to discuss a way forward regarding growing toll of alcohol and drug abuse on the people of Turkana. The meeting, chaired by Daniel Esimit, Deputy Director for Preventive […]
County approves three roads upgrade works in Turkana West
Kalobeyei, October 8 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Engineers from the Turkana County Department of Roads have inspected three road sections in Kalobeyei Ward, Turkana West Sub-County, following the completion of upgrade and maintenance works. The three roads total to 61 kilometres, includes 15-kilometre Lomunyenkirion–Kopeto, 23-kilometre Kalobeyei–Lonyoduk, and 23-kilometre Engangame–Kangateiberu roads. Inspection lead, Engineer Moru […]
County, LOKADO Deepen Digital Drive With New Boost for Digital Equity Project
Lodwar- October 8, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government’s push for digital inclusion has gained new momentum after the Digitally Enabled Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (DeGeSi) project secured vital facilitation and mobility support to speed up its roll out across the county. The ambitious programme targets over 50,000 residents, equipping them […]
County water companies embrace digital data management to boost service delivery
Lodwar – 7th October 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Three county water companies are set to commence digital data collection and management, using KoboToolbox, aims to enhance the efficiency of water service delivery through evidence-based planning across county. Meter reading, billing, and revenue collection officers are undergoing a five-day training supported by the Japan […]