Turkana health officials unite, step up Kala Azar response
Lodwar – October 8, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Following the County Government declaration of Kala Azar as an emergency in Turkana on September 26, 2025, and the call for joint interventions to contain its spread, the Department of Health and Sanitation held the second follow-up stakeholder meeting to review progress, share updates, and […]
Peace actors propose closure of Lopuke Market to deescalate insecurity
Lodwar- October 7, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations).A peace actors’ forum in Turkana has passed a resolution supporting the immediate closure of the Lopuke livestock market and the strengthening of security at five emerging hotspots — Naipa, Muruongor, Lochorelim, Kotaruk and Lopuke, along the Loima–Aroo corridor. The forum, supported by the Danish Refugee Council […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI ATTENDS UNHCR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SESSION IN GENEVA
Geneva, Switzerland, October 7, 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai is attending the 76th Plenary Session of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme (ExCom) in Geneva, Switzerland. The high-level forum brings together member states and partners to deliberate on global refugee protection and humanitarian response. While in Geneva, Governor Lomorukai is […]
County Government, FAO, EU conducts final assessment of Turkana’s Digital Land Governance initiatives
Lodwar- October 7, 2025 ( Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government through the department of Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Areas Management in partnership with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the European Union (EU) has conducted an assessment of the Digital Land Governance Programme (DLGP). Support towards the initiative – including the […]
DG Erus directs field administrators to support Nyota program rollout
Lodwar- October 6, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Deputy Governor, Dr John Erus, has directed all county field administrators to actively support the rollout of the Nyota program, a national youth empowerment initiative targeting vulnerable youth in all counties. The enrollment period runs between October 6th and 12th, 2025. Dr Erus issued the […]
County, Amref roll out final phase of Imarisha Jamii project to boost reproductive health, HIV prevention
Lodwar- October 3, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, in partnership with Amref Health Africa, has rolled out the final phase of Imarisha Jamii project dubbed ‘Bridge plan’ to enhance the prevention of HIV/AIDS and improve reproductive health services in the region. The six-month project, which runs from October 2025 to March […]
Turkana WASH stakeholders validate a strategy focused on project sustainability
Lodwar – 3rd October 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Water and sanitation (WASH) stakeholders have validated a strategy and investment plan aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability in water and sanitation provision. The County Water and Sanitation Strategy and Investment Plan (CWSSIP), developed under K-Wash, a program jointly funded by World Bank and National Government […]
Lokichoggio Sub-County residents benefit from free reproductive health services
Lokichoggio- October 2, 2025 ( Public Communication and Media Relations) Lokichoggio Sub-County residents have received free reproductive health services through Primary Care Network-Multi Disciplinary Team (PCN-MDT) Outreach model. The targeted communities from Lomidat, Teremkus and Aposta also had access to ante-natal care profiling, urinalysis, blood group test, ultrasound screening, and malaria treatment. The outreach also […]
County absorbs 146 long-serving casual workers
Lodwar, October 2, 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) The Turkana County Government has absorbed 146 long-serving casual workers into permanent and pensionable terms of service. The new employees, drawn from various county departments, were issued with appointment letters at a ceremony presided over by Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai and attended by Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus […]
Teamwork transforming healthcare at Kapedo Sub-County Hospital
Lodwar- October 1, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Kapedo Sub-County Hospital is winning community trust through teamwork, improved leadership, and reliable drug supplies. Patient attendance has doubled, health-seeking behaviour is on the rise, and the facility is serving as a beacon of hope for over 23,000 residents despite insecurity challenges. Kapedo Sub-County Hospital is […]