Turkana Pushes for Long-Term Investment, Private Sector Role in Refugee Integration
Kakuma, March 4, 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has called for increased long-term development financing and stronger private sector engagement to support sustainable refugee integration and host community resilience. Dr. Erus made the remarks during a meeting with the World Bank’s Fragility, Conflict and Violence (FCV) Mission to Kenya, led by […]
Governor Seeks Greater County Role in Oil Land Acquisition Process
Lodwar, March 3, 2026 (Governor’s Press Service)-Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai has called for stronger collaboration between the national and county governments in land acquisition and community engagement processes linked to oil development in Turkana. The Governor spoke when he met a delegation from the National Land Commission (NLC) and the State Departments for Lands and […]
Turkana County Delegation Inspects State-of-the-Art Rig in UAE
Gayathi, UAE, 18th February 2026 (Governor’s Press Service)A high-level delegation from Turkana County comprising County Secretary Dr. Amb. Richard Ekai and Director for Climate Change George Emase formed part of the Kenyan team that conducted a physical assessment of the Great Wall Drilling Company’s (GWDC) 70 drilling rig. The visit which was undertaken at the […]
Stability Key to Implementation of Proposed Lower Turkwel Irrigation Project
Kainuk, January 23, 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) — Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai on Friday joined the Cabinet Secretary for East African Community Affairs and Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), Beatrice Askul, at Kainuk during a public participation forum on the proposed Lower Turkwel Irrigation Project.Residents, led by elected leaders and professionals from the area, urged […]
Banditry Biggest Obstacle to Development – Governor Lomorukai
Turkwel, January 22, 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) — The national government must undertake comprehensive disarmament and mop up illegal firearms to unlock meaningful development along the Turkana–West Pokot border, Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai has said. Speaking today in Turkwel during a public participation forum on the proposed Lower Turkwel Irrigation Project, Governor Lomorukai described banditry […]
Curtains Close on 9th Edition of Tobong’u Lore
Lodwar, 18th December 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) The 9th Edition of the Turkana Tourism and Cultural Festival, Tobong’u Lore has come to a close. Governor Dr Jeremiah Lomorukai officially closed the festival after four days. This year’s festival was themed “Cradle of Humanity, Home of Cultures: A Journey through Turkana,” “I am happy with what […]
Service Delivery Remains My Priority-Governor Lomorukai
Lodwar, December 16th 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai Napotikan has reaffirmed his commitment to serving the residents of Turkana, saying service delivery remains his top priority despite political distractions. In his speech as the county marked day two of the 9th Tobongulore Cultural Festival, the County boss noted that the welfare and […]
Dr. Lomorukai leads Jamhuri Celebration in Lokiriama, Announces Countywide Relief Distribution
Lokiriama, December 12th, 2025(Governor’s Press Service) Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has announced that the County Government has rolled out an emergency relief response targeting 77,000 households experiencing food stress across the county. In the exercise set to end in January, the County Government will distribute,3850 metric tonnes of maize and 194 metric tonnes of cooking oil […]
Turkana Marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Lodwar , 3rd December 2025(Governor’s Press Service) Turkana County joined the world in commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), with leaders calling for stronger systems to improve service delivery and expand opportunities for people living with disabilities. The event, held at Moi Gardens in Lodwar, brought together national and county officials, representatives […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI DELIVERS 3RD STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS
Lodwar, 2nd December 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) Turkana Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai Napotikan today delivered his third State of the County Address, outlining the progress made by his administration over the past year. The Governor addressed the County Assembly after Speaker Rt. Hon. Charles Lokioto confirmed that all legal and procedural requirements had been met […]