TURKANA LEADERS PLEDGE TO PROTECT RESIDENTS’ INTERESTS IN PURSUIT OF REGIONAL PEACE
Lopur, 17th June 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has said that the county is committed to pursuing peace with neighbouring communities in the region but that leaders will also “selfishly” protect the interests of residents, including their security. Speaking in Lopur, Turkana West, today during fundraising in support of youth and women, the […]
NATIONAL, COUNTY GOVERNMENTS TO SUPPORT TURKANA PASTORALISTS RETURNING FROM UGANDA
Lokiriama, June 16, 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)- Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has assured Turkana pastoralists that the government is working to address the challenges they face following their return from Uganda. Speaking today during a visit to the communities in Loya and Lokiriama, the Governor urged the residents to remain in Turkana and graze their livestock […]
SRC CHAIR MENGICH IN TURKANA TO REVIEW IMPLEMENTATION OF REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Lodwar, 5th June 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) officials led by Chairperson Lyn Mengich today met with senior county government officials. The delegation, which included a commissioner and members of the secretariat, is in the county to undertake monitoring and evaluation and receive feedback on SRC advice on remuneration and […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI PRESIDES OVER 60TH MADARAKA DAY IN LODWAR
Lodwar, 1st June 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today presided over the celebrations to mark the 60th Madaraka Day in Lodwar town. In his address, the Governor revealed that he and a host of elected leaders had met with President William Ruto to discuss issues affecting the residents of Turkana and the county’s […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI PRESIDES OVER THE DISTRIBUTION OF FISHING EQUIPMENT IN KALOKOL
Wednesday, 31st May 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai presided over the launch and distribution of fishing equipment and handling facilities today in Kalokol, Turkana Central Sub-County. The equipment, valued at Ksh.44.6 million, is part of the County Government’s initiative to promote the fish value chain and reduce post-harvest losses. The fishing gear was […]
TURKANA COUNTY AND WFP MEET TO DEVELOP MOU, STRATEGIC PLANS
Eldoret, May 23, 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – The County Government of Turkana and the World Food Programme (WFP) are meeting this week in Eldoret to develop strategic plans which will guide partnership programmes in the county. The four-day workshop, which began on Monday, is expected to finalize a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI KEEPS PROMISE, DEPLOYS 120 COUNTY STAFF
Lodwar, 17th May 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)- Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today presided over the issuance of deployment letters to 120 county staff who had been employed in 2020 but had not been posted. The ceremony took place at the Lodwar Vocational Training Centre. In his remarks, the Governor said the move was in keeping with […]
DG ERUS OPENS INDUCTION TRAINING FOR CHIEF OFFICERS
Nairobi, 15th May 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) Deputy Governor of Turkana County, Dr John Erus, officiated the opening of an Induction Course for Chief Officers from the county at the Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete. He expressed confidence in his team’s ability to fulfil the County’s mandate and effectively oversee projects aligned with the […]
NOREB GOVERNORS SIGN COOPERATION AGREEMENT TO STRENGTHEN BLOC
ELDORET: 12th May 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) The North Rift Economic Bloc (NOREB) summit, led by Chairman Governor of Nandi Stephen Sang, convened in Eldoret where they signed a cooperation agreement among the eight NOREB member counties. The agreement aims to activate a NOREB Bill, providing a legal framework for the bloc after more than […]
FOCUS ON SECURITY AS TURKANA YOUTH SURRENDER FIREARMS
Kakong’u, 9th May 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai and Turkana County Commissioner Jacob Ouma witnessed the voluntary surrender of 20 firearms in Kakong’u, Turkana South today. The firearms were willingly surrendered in response to an appeal by leaders, led by Governor Lomorukai, who also requested additional deployment of NPRs. Governor Lomorukai stated that […]