GOVERNMENT TO INVEST IN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE TO END TURKANA PASTORALISTS’ SUFFERING IN UGANDA
Lokipoto, 3rd September 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) — Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has announced plans by the National and County Governments to invest in water infrastructure along the borderlands of Turkana and Uganda. This is to end the suffering of Turkana pastoralists who cross over to Uganda in search of water and pasture. Speaking in Lokipoto, […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI LAUDS YOUTH FOOTBALL TALENT, PROMISES TO NURTURE POTENTIAL
Lotubae, 1st September 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) — Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has praised the presence of football talent in Turkana and its potential to excel on the world stage. Speaking in Lotubae during the conclusion of the NG-CDF Turkana East Constituency Football Tournament, the Governor said Turkana youth had proven that they have a lot […]
CJ KOOME LAUNCHES LODWAR ALTERNATIVE JUSTICE SYSTEM CENTRE, PROMISES TO GAZZETE LOKICHAR AND LOKITAUNG COURTS
Lodwar, 30th August 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) — Chief Justice Martha Koome has today launched the e-filing and Alternative Justice System (AJS) Centre for the Lodwar Law Court. In her remarks, CJ Koome described the launch as a monumental day in the journey of the country’s justice system as it was embarking on a transformative journey, […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI IN NIGERIA FOR THE PAN AFRICAN SCRABBLE COMPETITION
Lagos, 25th August 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) — Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai is in Lagos, Nigeria, to take part in a Scrabble competition courtesy of the Pan Africa Scrabble Association (PANASA). The Governor is leading the Kenyan delegation which includes participants and the game’s officials. The inaugural PANASA President’s Cup, jointly organized by the Dr. Winfred Awosika […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI: STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION KEY TO SUCCESS OF SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Lodwar, 10th August 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has called for better stakeholder involvement to ensure that residents of Turkana benefit from the social infrastructure component of the Kenya-South Sudan link road project. The Governor stated that the county is committed to supporting the implementation of the project, but insisted on the […]
BOOST FOR RESPIRATORY ILLNESS PREVENTION AS USAID DONATES OXYGEN PLANT
Lodwar, 2nd August 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai and USAID Mission Director David Gosney today presided over the launch of a pressure swing Adoption (PSA) oxygen-generating plant at the Lodwar County Referral Hospital. The plant, which has been donated by USAID, is part of the United States continued support and response to […]
NEW PRIMARY HEALTHCARE PROJECT TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH SYSTEMS IN TURKANA
Lodwar, 27th July 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – Turkana County is set to benefit from a new project that aims to address the gaps in primary healthcare provision. Kenya Paediatric Research Consortium (KEPRECON) will implement the three-year Championing Evidence Based Advocacy (CEBA) project, funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Speaking yesterday evening while hosting […]
TURKANA COUNTY EMBARKS ON LAND REGULARISATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
Lodwar, 20th July 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today launched the first phase of a land regularisation exercise for Lodwar Municipality. This is the first step in a four-phase which will result in the issuance of proper land ownership documentation for the municipality’s residents. The county is partnering with the National Land […]
CURTAINS CLOSE ON SUCCESSFUL 5TH NATIONAL ECD CONFERENCE
Lodwar, 19th July 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – The 5th National Early Childhood Development Stakeholders Conference concluded today, receiving praise from Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai and stakeholders for its resounding success. Themed “From Policy and Evidence to Action,” the three-day event brought together more than 500 ECD practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders from 31 counties […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PARTNER PROGRAMMES
Lodwar, 19th July 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has assured partner organizations of his commitment to support the implementation of programmes in Turkana County. In a meeting today with a delegation from UNICEF, led by Team Lead of the Mission Dr Robert Simiyu, the Governor stated that Turkana’s development needs were vast […]