Immunisation intensified to reach unvaccinated children in Turkana
Lodwar- August 8, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government has expanded reach to unvaccinated children in remote areas of Kang’irisae and Nakoret through 16 outreaches. These outreaches purposed to upscale routine immunisation services, increasing coverage across rural and distance in Turkana Central. Carried out under the Chanjo Mashinani program supported by PATH […]
Pastoralists urged to collaborate against climate-linked resource conflicts
Lodwar – August 6, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Stakeholders in Turkana County have urged pastoralist communities to adopt stronger collaboration in addressing conflicts over natural resources, which are increasingly fueled by climate change. The call was made during a multi-stakeholder forum convened by the County Department of Climate Change with support from the […]
County commence preparations of Annual Development Plan FY 2026-2027
Lodwar, 8th August 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Finance and Economic Planning has engaged County Directors, technical officers, and development partners in a discussion on the County Annual Development Plan (ADP) for the Financial Year 2026/2027. The plan will guide development priorities and is expected to shape how services are delivered. The […]
County Water Services Department Hosts Three Executives for Benchmarking Visit
Lodwar/Namoru – 7th August, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Department of Water Services has hosted a delegation of three water executives from the northern frontier counties on a benchmarking visit to assess the impact of projects under the Kenya RAPID program. The delegation, hosted by Turkana County Executive for Water Services, Willyjustus […]
CATARACT SURGERY, 120 X-RAYS, BOREHOLE DRILLED, AND THOUSANDS REACHED AS KIMORMOR WRAPS UP IN TURKANA
Kaemanik, Lorengkippi | August 7, 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) The County Government of Turkana has concluded a ten-day integrated One Health outreach under the Kimormor program, delivering a wide range of life-saving services to residents across some of the most remote and underserved regions of the county. The outreach, which officially closed on Wednesday at […]
Vocational College Managers Trained to Kickstart ‘DEGESI’ Digital Champions Project
Lodwar, August 5, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The implementation of the Digitally Enabled Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (DEGESI) project in Turkana County has taken a major step forward with a mobilization and awareness workshop for Vocational College Managers. The training, held in Lodwar, brought together Managers from Lodwar, Kaaleng, Lokori, Lokichoggio, Lorugum, […]
County to roll out water and sanitation plan for rural communities
Lodwar – 5th August 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The K-WASH Project Implementation Unit has met to strategize on the development of the County Water and Sanitation Strategy and Investment Plan intended to serve as a roadmap for increasing water access in hard-to-reach areas across the county. The Kenya Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Program […]
Third policy draft targeting urban safety, land use finalised
Lodwar- August 2, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Technical Working Group under the Business Development and Resource Management Advisory Project has successfully concluded the third policy draft on Urban Areas Management, specifically focusing on fire safety. The draft marks the third policy instrument developed by the team, following a series of workshops supported […]
County launches direct health funding, eyes new morgue
Lopiding- August 1, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has introduced a new health funding plan that will see health facilities receive direct funding to their accounts. This is aimed at strengthening the delivery of quality health services in line with the Governor’s health agenda. This was announced by CECM for Health […]
New Tech to Revolutionize Turkana’s Lab Services
Lodwar- August 4, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Medical Services hosted a delegation from KESHI Limited to discuss improved laboratory samples referral through the use of cost-efficient digitized cooler boxes. The purpose of these cooler boxes is to enhance diagnostic services across the county. The 12-month program supported by KESHI Ltd […]