MORE THAN 2,000 PASTORALISTS RECEIVE TRACHOMA DRUGS IN KARAMOJA, UGANDA
A joint exercise by health officials from Turkana and Karamoja-Uganda has seen 2,138 pastoralists receive trachoma drugs during the Mass Drug Administration campaign carried out in Napak and Moroto districts that began five days ago. A majority of the pastoralists are from Turkana West and Loima and had crossed over into Uganda in search of […]
CECM LOOTE MEETS GIZ PROJECT MANAGER
County Executive for Trade, Enterprise Development, Cooperatives, Youth and Gender Affairs Elizabeth Loote met with GIZ Project Manager Gertraud Suhren to discuss ways to strengthen partnership with the County Government to promote employability and entrepreneurship among refugees and the host community. During the meeting, Mr. Suhren highlighted the GIZ program, which focuses on improving access […]
KENHA CONSIDERS COMPENSATION FOR GOVERNMENT’S DEMOLISHED FACILITIES.
Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) today visited the County Department of Lands to get guidance on compensation modalities in regards to Kainuk Cess and ECD Centre which were demolished during the construction of A1 Road. “The compensation pending is for the public facilities and community households. National Land Commission (NLC) is under instruction to make […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI CALLS FOR THE USE OF SPORTS TO END CONFLICTS IN NORTHERN KENYA
Kisumu, 16th January 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)— S ports competitions should be used as a platform to bridge conflict and enhance peace-building efforts amongst warring communities in Northern Kenya, Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has said. “I want to request KICOSCA that in the near future, this sporting event be taken to areas where communities are warring […]
UNHCR DONATE ESSENTIAL DRUGS WORTH SH5 MILLION TO THE COUNTY
Lodwar, 13th January 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today received a donation of essential drugs from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The drugs, worth a total of Sh5 million, will be distributed to health facilities, in a move that the governor says aligns with the county government’s commitment to providing […]
COUNTY HOLDS INAUGURAL INTERDENOMINATIONAL PRAYER MEETING
Lodwar, 13th January 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today attended the first County Interdenominational Prayer Meeting at the Ekaales Centre, organised by religious leaders from the county. During his speech, the Governor expressed his hope for positive change in the county over the next five years. “As we start this year with prayer, […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND COOP BANK TO EXPLORE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Lodwar, 11th January 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)- The Cooperative Bank of Kenya and the County Government have announced plans to collaborate on a range of initiatives aimed at boosting economic growth in the region. Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai met with Silvance Nono, Head of Government and Public Institutions at Cooperative Bank, to discuss potential areas of […]
TURKANA COUNTY LEADERSHIP VOWS TO PURSUE AN END TO BANDITRY
Lokori, 8th January 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)- Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has warned perpetrators and financiers of banditry activities targeting residents of Turkana that the atrocities will no longer be tolerated by the county leadership. Speaking during a Sunday mass at St. Daniel Comboni Parish in Lokori, the Governor stated, “There are people who have chosen […]
CHANGE OF GUARD AT OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, AS NEW CHIEF OFFICER TAKES OFFICE.
Lodwar, 3rd January 2023 (Governor’s Press Service)– A new Chief Officer has taken the helm at the Office of the Governor, with Simon Etom taking over from County Solicitor Ruth Emanikor, who had been acting in the role. County Secretary Peter Eripete presided over the handover ceremony and wished Etom well in his new role, […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI VOWS TO CHAMPION FOR PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE AMONG THE ATEKER COMMUNITIES
Kangaten, 23rd December 2022 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has challenged the Ateker communities which are spread across the East Africa region to abandon the retrogressive culture of cattle rusting and stay together for prosperity and development. The Governor stated that as a peacekeeper he will take lead in facilitating the agenda of peace […]