GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI LAUDS REACH PROGRAMME’S PARTNERSHIP IN ADDRESSING WATER INSECURITY
Lodwar, September 30, 2024 (Governor’s Press Service): Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has commended the REACH Programme for its contributions in tackling water insecurity and climate change in Turkana County. Speaking during a close-out workshop organized by the REACH Programme in Lodwar today, the Governor emphasized the significance of research-driven solutions in ensuring the sustainable management of […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI FLAGS OFF SH119 MILLION MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Lokichar, 13th September 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai officially launched the distribution of essential drugs and medical supplies worth Sh119 million to health facilities across Turkana County. The consignment, procured through the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), will significantly boost the capacity of sub-county hospitals and dispensaries to provide quality healthcare services […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI CALLS FOR INCREASED RESOURCES FOR REFUGEES AND HOST COMMUNITIES IN TURKANA
Lodwar, 3rd September 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has called for increased resources to support the growing refugee population and host communities in the county. The Governor made this appeal during a meeting with a delegation from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development who are visiting the county to […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI CALLS FOR STRONGER NGO PARTNERSHIPS TO ENHANCE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
Lodwar, 28th August 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has urged development organizations operating in Turkana to forge stronger partnerships with the County Government to maximize the impact of donor-funded projects and minimize resource wastage. Speaking at the opening of an induction workshop for the UN at Devolved Project, Governor Lomorukai emphasized the importance […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI WELCOMES MABATI ROLLING MILLS TO TURKANA AS COMPANY OPENS SHOWROOM IN LODWAR
Lodwar, 28th August 2024 (Governor’s Press Service): Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has expressed optimism about Turkana’s growing business environment. Speaking when he launched Mabati Rolling Mills’ new showroom in Lodwar, Governor Lomorukai highlighted the untapped potential in sectors such as finance, construction, hospitality, mining, fishing, and livestock. “More businesses are choosing to set up shop in […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI, DANISH EMBASSY OFFICIALS REVIEW PROGRESS OF INCLUSIVE REFUGEE RESPONSE PROGRAMME
Lodwar, 26th August 2024 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today hosted a delegation from the Danish Embassy in Kenya to review the implementation progress of the Inclusive Refugee Response Programme (IRRP). The three-year project, launched in December 2023, aims to support the implementation of Kenya’s Refugees Act, 2021, by improving inclusive services in health, […]
TURKANA CONCLUDES TRANSHUMANCE ASSESSMENT TRACKING PROJECT TO AID PASTORAL POPULATIONS
Lodwar 23rd, August 2024 (Governor’s press service) The County Government, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and supported by UN Migration, has successfully concluded a transhumance assessment tracking survey aimed at boosting early warning systems to prevent conflicts associated with the movement of livestock. The survey, which collected and analyzed data from ten […]
PEACE ACTORS BENEFIT FROM COUNTY, DRC CONFLICT SENSITIVITY TRAINING TO BOOST PEACE BUILDING EFFORTS IN TURKANA.
Lodwar 23rd, August 2024 (Governor press service) A second edition of conflict sensitivity training for peace actors in Turkana has been successfully concluded, aimed at refreshing the skills of previous participants and equipping new entrants with vital tools for conflict-sensitive programming. The initiative, supported by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), continues to play a pivotal […]
ATEKER AND NORTH RIFT LEADERS REAFFIRM UNITY AGENDA AT GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI’S TRADITIONAL WEDDING
Kakimat, August 19, 2024 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai wedded Sylvia in a Turkana traditional ceremony that united leaders and guests from across the Ateker communities of Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan, alongside representatives from the North Rift region and professionals from various sectors. The wedding, held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, served […]
TURKANA AND POKOT PEACE COMMITTEES MEET IN KAINUK TO PROMOTE PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE
Kainuk, 9th August 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) – The Turkana and Pokot Peace Committees convened in Kainuk, Aroo Sub-County, to address ongoing conflicts and foster peaceful coexistence in the region. The meeting, attended by participants from various troubled areas, focused on community-driven resolutions aimed at promoting peace and unity. Assistant Director for Peace, Mr. Geoffrey […]