URUM COMMUNITY CALLS FOR EXPANSION OF AQUACULTURE TO NAKOUETOM PEACE DAM
Urum, 17th July 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Residents of Urum village in Lokiriama have petitioned the County Government to expand aquaculture activities to the Nakouetom Peace Dam, which they consider an ideal site for fish farming and an alternative livelihood to pastoralism. The request was formally submitted through a letter from Area Chief […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT BOMA PROJECT REVIEW PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD LIVELIHOODS, TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE
Lodwar, 15 July 2025 (Governor’s Press Service)- The County Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with development organisations working to address poverty, climate adaptation, and livelihoods in the region. Deputy Governor Dr John Erus gave the reassurance during a meeting with a delegation led by BOMA Project Chief Executive Officer Sam Owilly. The […]
MORULEM IRRIGATION LEADERSHIP WELCOMES FIRST SEED BANK CONSTRUCTION IN TURKANA EAST
Morulem, 12 July 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) – The leadership of the Morulem Irrigation Scheme in Turkana East has welcomed the County Government’s decision to construct the first seed bank in the area, describing it as a crucial climate-resilient facility that will strengthen food security for local farmers. The announcement follows a recent […]
COUNTY ENGAGES SECTOR PLAYERS TO VALIDATE FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE BILL AND POLICY 2025
Kakuma, 11 July 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) – The County Government of Turkana has begun engaging stakeholders in the fisheries sector to validate the draft Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill and Policy 2025. The validation forum brings together key players in the sector, including research and academic institutions, international and local development partners, private […]
GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO BOOST AGRIBUSINESS IN TURKANA FOR SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Katilu, 11 July 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) – The County Government of Turkana, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), has launched a new initiative to strengthen the agribusiness sector and promote socioeconomic development in the region. The announcement was made during a three-day Agribusiness Fair held at the Katilu Aggregation Centre […]
TURKANA COUNTY TO ESTABLISH GROUNDBREAKING FISHERIES TRUST FUND
Kakuma, 9 July 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County Government will establish a Fisheries Development Trust Fund upon passage of the landmark Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill 2025, fundamentally transforming support for Lake Turkana’s fishing economy. Chief Officer for Fisheries and Aquaculture Evans Lomodei announced during the final review session that the Fund would […]
TURKANA COUNTY ANNOUNCES FIRST CLIMATE-RESILIENT SEED BANK IN LOKWII
Lokwii, 10 July 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government has partnered with Seed Savers Network to establish Turkana’s first community seed bank in Lokwii, Turkana East Sub-County. This pioneering initiative aims to conserve climate-resilient seeds for sustainable food production in the region. During an extension visit to Elelea, Lokubae, and Morulem irrigation […]
TECHNICAL TEAM REVIEWS TURKANA COUNTY FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE POLICY
Kakuma, 8 July 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) – A technical team comprising county and national government officials is meeting in Kakuma to review the draft Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy. The policy aims to harness the economic potential of Lake Turkana, the world’s largest permanent desert lake, which remains underutilised. Chief Officer for Fisheries […]
Turkana County to Adopt Slums Upgrading and Prevention Strategy
Lodwar, 25th June 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) – County Government has expressed readiness to adopt a Slums Upgrading and Prevention Strategy (SUPs) for Turkana. This was expressed by Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Areas Management CECM Faith Aletea at a forum in Lodwar where the strategy document was unpacked and officially handed over […]
COUNTY ESTABLISHES AGRICULTURAL POLICY TO GUIDE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
Lokichar, 26 June 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County Government has embarked on developing its first comprehensive Agricultural Policy in collaboration with the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). The policy framework will establish clear investment guidelines for the agriculture sector while coordinating efforts among all stakeholders. […]