GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI LEADS RESTOCKING OF EXERCISE IN KATILU
Katilu, 9th April 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) – Over 133 households in Kanaodon, Katilu Ward have today benefited from County Government’s restocking exercise that targeted drought-affected families. Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai led the restocking exercise where each affected household got five goats each. In his remarks, Governor Lomorukai said that pastoralists in Turkana had lost approximately […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI FLAGS OFF LIVESTOCK FEEDS AND VETERINARY SUPPLIES
Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today flagged off veterinary supplies and supplementary livestock feeds for distribution, as part of the county government initiative to curb a recent surge in livestock diseases and support drought-affected communities. Speaking during the launch at Mifugo Complex, His Excellency acknowledged a rise in respiratory illnesses, skin diseases, Trypanosomiasis, tick infestations, sheep and […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI MEETS UNHCR HEAD OF SUB OFFICE
Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today hosted UNHCR’s Head of Kakuma Sub-Office Nanduri Sateech at the County headquarters in Lodwar. The discussion centered on collaboration between the County Government and United Nation(UN) agencies as well as as auctioning of the UN vehicles thats slated for tommorow in Kakuma. In his remarks, Governor Lomorukai acknowledged the support of […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI LAUDS ASSEMBLY SUPPORT IN REALISATION OFDEVELOPMENT AGENDA
Lodwar, 4th April 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has emphasised that his administration will continue working with the County Assembly in the implementation of the nine-point development agenda. Speaking today when he launched the upgrade of the 3-kilometers of roads to bitumen within the Lodwar Municipality, Governor Lomorukai said it was within the […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI LEADS WATER DAY CELEBRATIONS IN KAKUMA, ANNOUNCES WAIVER OF WATER BILLS
Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai joined residents of Turkana West in marking the annual World Water Day at Kakuma. Governor Lomorukai said the celebration held profound significance for Turkana as it aligned closely with his administration first agenda on Water as a Universal Right. He said the County Government had developed a transition plan to usher in […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI CALLS FOR A LEGAL FRAMEWORK TO GUIDE ENGAGEMENT WITH KENGEN
Today Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai stressed on the need to have a Memorandum of Understanding to guide the County Government’s engagement with the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen). A legally binding framework, he said, would enhance inclusiveness, transparency and enable residents of Turkana to benefit from Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR), employment as well as business opportunities available […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI GRACES THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS AT LODWAR GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL.
Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today led celebrations to commemorate the International Day of Forests 2024 at Lodwar Girls High School in Turkana Central Sub-County. The International Day of Forests (IDF) is an annual event with the objective of celebrating and raising awareness of the importance of forest conservation. The theme for this year’s IDF is “Forests […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI ASKS STATE TO EXPEDITE THE OPERATIONALIZATION OF BORDER POINTS OF ENTRY
29th February 2024 (Governor’s Press Service)- Today in Lokichoggio, Governjoined the Principal Secretary for the State Department for EAC Affairs, Mr. Abdi Dubat, alongside a joint team from Border Control and Operations Coordination Committee (BCOCC), for a feasibility and consultative meeting over the border points of entry. He urged the National Government to operationalize the entry […]
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 […]