GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI MEETS TASKFORCE ON HUMAN ORIGINS MUSEUM PROJECT
Lodwar, 15 May 2025 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today held talks with members of the Presidential Taskforce on the proposed Home of Human Origins Museum and Science Park. The project aims to establish a world-class centre for scientific research, cultural tourism, and eco-tourism. It will build on major discoveries in the region, including […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI STRESSES NEED FOR STRATEGIC RESOURCE USE IN MEETING WITH UNICEF REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Lodwar, 15th May 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today hosted UNICEF Regional Director for East and Southern Africa Etleva Kadilli, who is on a tour of Turkana. Ms. Kadilli is on a tour of Turkana to assess the impact of the partnership between UNICEF and the County Government in advancing and promoting child […]
Turkana identified as endemic to Kala Azar- County, MOH, AMREF, validate communication materials
Lodwar- May 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Following the listing of Turkana as one of the 12 counties endemic to Kala Azar infection (Ministry of Health), the County Government and the Ministry of Health in partnership with AMREF Health Africa, have validated Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials for sensitizing residents on the […]
County, AMREF integrate first play-focused into early childhood development program
Kakuma- May 13, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health is working with AMREF Health Africa in Kenya to co-create a new program on early child development dubbed Tucheze Tustawi that is funded by the Lego Foundation. Focussing on play for children’s development, this three-year program (January 2025 – December 2027), targets […]
IRC, UNHCR plan to handover two Kakuma health facilities to County Government
Lodwar- May 14, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Government, through its Department of Health and Sanitation Services, is working with UNHCR and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to transition two NGO-owned health facilities to County Government for a period of five years. The two facilities, Natukubenyo Health Centre in Kalobeyei and Locherengamor Dispensary […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI JOINS POPE’S ENVOY TO CELEBRATE BISHOP MBINDA’S ANNIVERSARY
Lodwar, 13th May 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today joined the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya, Archbishop Hubertus Maria van Megen, in a thanksgiving mass to mark the 3rd episcopal anniversary of Rt. Rev. John Mbinda, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar. The occasion also featured the official unveiling of a newly […]
No relenting until all animals are disease-free, Dr Long’or to veterinary teams in Loima
Nakamane – May 13, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Director of Veterinary Services, Dr Benson Long’or has instructed veterinary field officers camping at Turkwel and Lobei/Kotaruk Wards in Loima Sub-county, to proactively attend to all the animals in the ongoing targeted vaccination and supportive treatment. Dr Long’or was speaking on Tuesday morning […]
County Government, TUPADO conduct livestock vaccination in Lokichar, Kalapata – Turkana South
Kabura/Napusmoru, May 12, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Directorate of Veterinary Services through Integrated Emergency Drought Response Project (IEDRP) implemented by Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization (TUPADO) in partnership with International Rescue Committee (IRC) has vaccinated and treated over 25,000 shoats, in Kalapata and Lokichar Wards in Turkana South Sub-county. The Team Lead, Dr […]
Community, Leaders hail KeNHA CSI Initiative for raising the bar in Public Infrastructure delivery
Lodwar- May 10, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Communities and leaders in Turkana County have hailed the recently completed infrastructure projects under the World Bank-funded Community Social Impact (CSI) initiative by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), describing them as among the most transformative developments in the region. The initiative, which delivered 25 public […]
Over 8,000 Learners in Turkana to Gain Digital Literacy Skills
Lodwar – May 11, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Over 8,000 learners from Grade Four to Grade Nine will be equipped with digital literacy skills, including coding, through the Advancing Computer Skills in Schools Project, which targets 12 primary and junior schools in the county. The project, funded by the Raspberry Pi Foundation through […]