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 […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI EXPLAINS HIS OPPOSITION TO ANTI-GOVERNMENT PROTESTS IN TURKANA AS ECD CONFERENCE KICKS OFF
Lodwar, 17th July 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has spoken out against anti-government protests taking place in Turkana, saying that the violent nature of the protests as witnessed elsewhere in Kenya would not be conducive to the growing economy in the county. Speaking today during the first day of the Early Childhood Development […]
CS KINDIKI LAUNCHES LOKICHOGIO SUB-COUNTY, ASSURES GOVERNMENT WILL CRUSH BANDITRY
Lokichogio, 6th July 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – The government today operationalized Lokichogio Sub-County and installed a new Deputy County Commissioner. Cabinet Secretary for Interior Prof Kithure Kindiki said the move was meant to improve service delivery to residents and boost security. “I pray that this new sub-county will improve the security within Turkana West […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI PRESIDES OVER SIGNING OF PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS FOR COUNTY EXECUTIVES
Lodwar, 5th July 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – The County Government has today signed performance contracts with all County Executive Committee Members in a ceremony presided over by Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai. In his speech, Governor Lomorukai said that the signing of performance contracts is a significant milestone in the county’s commitment to improving public service […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI ASSENTS TO APPROPRIATION BILL, 2023
Lodwar, 29th June 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has signed into law the Appropriation Bill, 2023 today. The Appropriation Bill authorizes the County Government to spend Ksh 14.5 billion, as approved in the budget for the 2023/2024 financial year, to implement development programs. In the first budget of his administration, the Governor has […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI HIGHLIGHTS MILESTONES OF HIS ADMINISTRATION, COMMITS TO DELIVER ON ELECTION PLEDGES
Loperot, 25th June 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has highlighted the milestones of his administration eight months since taking office, reaffirming his commitment to implementing all election promises. Speaking yesterday in Loperot during a thanksgiving ceremony in honour of retiring Senior Chief Philip Elimlim Eloiloi, the Governor said that the County Government is on […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI ASSERTS SUPPORT FOR REFUGEES
Kalobeyei, 19th June 2023 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has reiterated the County Government of Turkana’s unwavering commitment to supporting refugees. “In Turkana County, we stand proud and honoured to have provided support to refugees who have sought shelter within our borders. Since the arrival of the ‘Lost Boys of Sudan’ in 1992, […]
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 […]