County, UNICEF set to roll out life skills project for marginalized learners
Lodwar – 30th July, 2025 The County Directorate of Education, in partnership with UNICEF Kenya, is set to launch the “Children on the Margin, Life skills and Values” Project, an initiative targeting young learners in 80 schools across the county. The project aims to empower children particularly those in vulnerable and border areas with essential […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI CONDEMNS BANDIT ATTACKS, CALLS FOR INCREASED DEPLOYMENT OF NPRs
Logum, Kaputir Ward, 28th July 2025(Governor’s Press Service) Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has strongly condemned the killing of a university student by suspected bandits believed to be from a neighbouring community. Addressing residents during a visit to Logum, Kaputir Ward, the Governor described the incident as unfortunate, inhumane, and a deliberate attempt to destabilise peaceful coexistence […]
CONTRACTOR HANDS OVER FOUR-STOREY OFFICE COMPLEX TO TURKANA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Lodwar, 28th July 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) – The County Government of Turkana has officially received a newly completed four-storey office complex from Landmark Contractors. The modern building, which will house the Office of the Governor and other key departments, is expected to ease congestion and improve coordination among county offices, ultimately enhancing […]
County, ILO Partner to Construct Modern Shades for Lactating Mothers at Lodwar Market
Lodwar, 24th July,2025 In a bid to promote a safer, more inclusive, and gender-sensitive trading environment,Turkana County through the Department of Trade, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has unveiled plans to construct modern resting and daycare shades for lactating mothers at the Lodwar Fresh Farm Produce Market. The initiative, discussed during a […]
Turkana West set to benefits from Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention campaign
Kalobeyei, 28th July 2025 Turkana County has unveiled Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign that targets up to 39000 children between 3 and 59 months in Kakuma and Kalobeyei as part of the strategy for malaria prevention among the host and refugee populations in the area. The campaign, jointly led by the National Malaria Control Program […]
TURKANA, TOPOSA COMMUNITIES MARK ONE YEAR OF PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE
Nadapal, 26th July 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today joined leaders from Kenya and South Sudan in Nadapal to commemorate one year of peaceful coexistence between the Turkana and Toposa communities. Speaking at the event, Governor Lomorukai reaffirmed the County Government’s commitment to transitioning from dialogue to tangible investments in peacebuilding infrastructure. […]
COUNTY, WFP PRIORITISE LAKE TURKANA LANDING SITES FOR STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Merier, Kerio, 24th July 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations The County Government of Turkana, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), has visited all 41 Beach Management Units (BMUs) along the shores of Lake Turkana to assess their viability for strategic infrastructure development. The visit, conducted under the Sustainably Unlocking the Economic Potential […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI BACKS MINORITY RIGHTS
Lokichoggio, 24th July 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has reaffirmed his commitment to the rights and welfare of minority communities while meeting with minority groups in Lokichoggio Town. The Governor emphasized that Turkana is a land of equal opportunities and that no resident should face discrimination in the delivery of public services. “We […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN PEACE BUILDING PROGRAMMES – GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI
Lorus , 22nd July 2025 (Governor’s Press Service)- Governor Lomorukai has affirmed that the County Government remains committed to promoting peace in conflict-prone areas between the Turkana people and their neighbors. Speaking today in Lorus, Governor Lomorukai highlighted County Government led peacebuilding and conflict resolution efforts, including cross-border meetings with leaders from neighboring countries. He […]
NEW FISH BANDA BOOSTS LOYA CROSS-BORDER TRADE AND PEACE EFFORTS
Loya, 18th July 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The business community in Loya, Lokiriama Sub-county, has secured a new fish banda facility in a strategic move to stimulate cross-border trade and foster lasting peace among the Turkana, Pokot, and Matheniko communities of Moroto, Uganda. The initiative, implemented through a collaboration between the County Government […]