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 […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI VOWS PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES, ANNOUNCES COUNTY EXECUTIVE RESHUFFLE
Lodwar, 5th August 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has reiterated his commitment to prudent management of public funds, warning that under his watch, the culture of misappropriating development funds will not be tolerated. Speaking during the swearing-in of Polyne Aro Tang’arae as the County Chief Officer, Governor Lomorukai emphasized the need for accountability […]
TULLOW OIL PAYMENT IS ACCRUED LEVIES OWED TO THE COUNTY, SAYS GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI
Lokichar, 26th July 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has clarified that the Sh258 million paid by Tullow Oil to the County Government is not part of land compensation but accrued levies, rates, and taxes. Speaking at the launch of Arid Summit Hotel in Lokichar today, the Governor assured residents that any payment […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT, SAVE THE CHILDREN TO BOOST EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Lodwar, 15th July 2024 -(Governor’s Press Service) Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai held discussions with a delegation from Japan, including parliamentarians and representatives from Save the Children. Discussions centered on strengthening education in Turkana County. Japanese lawmakers Ejima Kiyoshi and Ueno Michiko, along with Save the Children Japan’s Government Relations Officer Megumi Nishizaki, are in Turkana to […]
TURKANA ANNUAL PEACE ACTORS FORUM CONCLUDES, ACTORS PLEDGE UNIFIED EFFORTS
Lokichogio, 12th July 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) – Turkana Peace actors have called for urgent collaboration in applying peace building and conflict management strategies. The peace actors met during a peace forum which concluded today in Lokichoggio. The forum supported by LOKADO, Kenya Red-cross and Danish Refugee Council (DRC) brought together both state and non-state […]
TURKANA AND POKOT COMMUNITIES MEET TO ADDRESS RISING CONFLICT
Kainuk, July 5, 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) Peace efforts between Turkana and West Pokot at the Aroo-Pokot Central Corridor received a significant boost after the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) organized a joint meeting by area peace actors to deliberate and formulate a lasting solution to the escalating conflict. Speakers at the two-day meeting organized […]