CONTRACT FARMING MODEL DOMINATES AGRICULTURAL POLICY FORUM IN KATILU AND MORULEM
Katilu, 2nd August 2025(Public Communication and Media Relations) Farmers from irrigation schemes in Morulem, Lokubae, Elelea, Katilu, and Nawapeto have strongly backed the adoption of the contract farming model as a strategic approach to boosting crop and horticultural production across Turkana County’s agricultural zones. During a farmers’ engagement forum on the Turkana County Agriculture Policy […]
County to leverage on partnership to boost revenue collection
Lodwar – 1st August, 2025 The three Water Services providers have partnered with Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) to strengthen their technical capacity on meter reading, billing and revenue collection in order to improve efficiency in water provision to residents. Supported by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), meter reading, billing and revenue collection officers have undergone […]
Youth-led agri-businesses benefit from finance and market access workshop
Lodwar – August 1st, 2025 Youth and women led enterprises engaged in agri-food value chains in Turkana have benefitted from a two-day workshop on finance and market access, convened under the Vijana in KilimoBizz initiative. The workshop, organized by the World Food Programme (WFP) through Master Card Foundation and in collaboration with the County Government, […]
Mechanize farm operations to increase Agricultural productivity-stakeholders ask county government
Kakuma 31st July, 2025 Stakeholders meeting in Kakuma have told the county government to improve efficiency in farm operations by mechanizing large parcels of land through the use of modern agricultural technologies to enhance food security at the county. Drawn from Kakuma, Kalobeyei, Letea and Lopur, farmers stated climate smart technologies like drip, flood-based and […]
County to rope in OXFAM, Diocese of Lodwar as Climate Change partners
Lodwar, July 30, 2025 The County Directorate of Climate Change has hosted officials from the Diocese of Lodwar and OXFAM to discuss potential areas of collaboration in tackling climate change in the region. During the courtesy visit, the Director for Climate Change, George Edung, highlighted the ongoing Floods, Livelihood, and Climate Adaptation (FLOCHA) program as […]
COUNTY ENGAGES PUBLIC ON TURKANA COUNTY AGRICULTURE POLICY 2025
Turkwel, 30th July 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) – The County Government has rolled out public participation on the Turkana County Agriculture Policy, 2025, seeking the views of farmers in established irrigation schemes in Loima, Turkana West, Turkana South, and Turkana East sub-counties. The policy aims to provide a clear framework to direct county […]
County Education team, meet to Reform Bursary Allocation
Lodwar – 30th July, 2025 Turkana Education Board, convened a meeting with principals and representatives from various colleges to streamline bursary disbursement for Turkana County students. The meeting, a follow-up to the Board’s recent institutional visits, aimed to interrogate findings, identify systemic gaps, and develop effective strategies for transparent and equitable bursary allocation. CECM Education […]
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 […]