NEW BORDER POINTS OF ENTRY TO BOOST TRADE- GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI
Lodwar, 21st February 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has urged the Joint Border Team under the Border Control and Operations Coordination Committee (BCOCC), to expedite the establishment of new Points of Entry (PoEs) in Kibish, Nawountos, and Nakitong’o. This move aims to boost cross-border trade and improve security. Governor Lomorukai, during a […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI SEEKS JAPAN’S SUPPORT IN COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE IN TURKANA
Lodwar, 14th February 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has appealed to the Japanese Government for assistance in addressing the devastating effects of climate change in Turkana, during a meeting with Japan’s Ambassador to Kenya Okaniwa Ken, today. The Governor highlighted the rising water levels in Lake Turkana and the displacement of communities along […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI MEETS U.S. AMBASSADOR TO KENYA MEG WHITMAN
Lodwar, January 31, 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today hosted U.S Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman at the County Government headquarters in Lodwar. They discussed the ongoing partnership between the US and Turkana, focusing on the Governor’s Nine-Point Development Agenda. Governor Lomorukai highlighted key areas for US support, including water, healthcare, food security, […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI HOSTS CHARLENE RUTO FOR ZERO BAREFOOT INITIATIVE
Lochor-Aikeny, January 31, 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai joined the Zero Barefoot Campaign team at Lochor-Aikeny Primary School, where they distributed shoes. The initiative, patronised by Charleen Ruto, aims to bring dignity to schools and restore hope and confidence to school-going children. In his remarks, Governor Lomorukai recognized the campaign’s significance for children’s […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI FLAGS OFF 133 BENEFICIARIES OF THE COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
Lodwar, 29th January 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today unveiled the first beneficiaries of the Turkana County Scholarship Scheme. The 133 bright students were awarded scholarships to pursue their secondary education, which includes full fee payment and purchase of school requirements. The beneficiaries comprised 72 girls and 61 boys. “This scholarship programme […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI APPEALS FOR INCLUSION OF TURKANA IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMME
Lodwar, 22nd January 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has urged the National Government to consider Turkana County in its Affordable Housing Programme. Speaking today during a meeting with the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning, and Public Works at the County Headquarters, Governor Lomorukai acknowledged the importance of the housing […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI MOURNS LAKEZONE MCA MICHAEL EGIALAN EKWAR
Lodwar, November 7, 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has sent a message of condolence to the family, friends, and constituents of Lakezone MCA Michael Egialan Ekwar. Governor Lomorukai described Honourable Egialan as a dedicated public servant whose passion and deligence in service to his constituents, will be greatly missed. “Honourable Egialan had a […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI, CS LINTURI DISCUSS COLLABORATION IN FOOD SECURITY AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Nairobi, October 30, 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) The National and County Governments will partner to enhance food security and livestock development in Turkana County. Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai and Loima MP Protus Akuja today met the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mithika Linturi to discuss planned programmes in the sector by the National Government. […]
GOVERNMENT TO UNDERTAKE MASS IDENTITY CARD REGISTRATION IN TURKANA COUNTY
Nairobi, 26th October 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) The State Department of Immigration and Citizen Services has unveiled plans for a massive identity card (ID) registration exercise set to take place from mid-November to mid-December this year. Principal Secretary for the Department Prof Amb. Julius Bitok announced this during a meeting today in Nairobi with Turkana […]
NATIONAL AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS TO COLLABORATE TO BOOST LAKE TURKANA BLUE ECONOMY
Nairobi, 26th October 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) The National and County Governments have committed to collaborate to revitalize Lake Turkana economy. Turkana leaders, led by Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today engaged in a high-level meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Salim Mvurya to discuss the partnership. The meeting, held at […]