TURKANA HEALTH LEADERSHIP WORKS TO PREVENT STAFF ABSENTEEISM
A spot check, led by Dr Gilchrist Lokoel – Acting Chief Officer of Health and Sanitation, of four dispensaries in Turkana Central and Loima sub-counties revealed that absenteeism was affecting service delivery. Apart from absconding duty, the team noted that some dispensaries with one nurse who would go on official off/leave without a replacement. This, […]
OVE20,000 RESIDENTS LIVING WITH HIV AS TURKANA MARKS WORLD AIDS DAY
Turkana County’s HIV prevalence has risen, let’s take charge in following the prevention measures said Dr Gilchrist Lokoel, Acting Chief Officer of Health and Sanitation. According to the National Syndemic Disease Control Council, the county’s prevalence rose from 2.2 in 2020 percent to 3.1 percent in 2021; this against a national average of 4.5%. In […]
WORKSHOP ON TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES KICKS OFF IN LODWAR
County Director for Veterinary services Dr. Benson Longor today opened a 3-day training workshop of Sub counties technical team training on Technological, Innovations and Management Practices (TIMPS). The participants are mainly Government frontline extension officers drawn from different directorates of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries. The officers are expected to cascade the […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI ADDRESSES INTERNS, PROMISES TO INCREASE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Lodwar, 1st December 2022 (Governor’s Press Service)— The County Government has announced plans to increase internship opportunities by up to 25% in the public service in subsequent intakes. This was revealed yesterday by Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai in his address to interns undergoing induction following their six-month recruitment. “I am aware that the current capacity for […]
CS KINDIKI SENDS A STERN WARNING TO BANDITS IN THE NORTH RIFT
Kakuma, 30th November 2022 (Governor’s Press Service)– The Government will not back down in the pursuit of bandits and the financiers of cattle rustling, Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kithure Kindiki has stated. Speaking today in Kakuma, during a meeting with security personnel drawn from different departments of the National Police Service, CS […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI WINDS UP WORKING TOUR TURKANA NORTH
Lokore, 27th November 2022 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has this morning concluded his four-day working tour of Turkana North and Kibish Sub-Counties. The Governor, who was accompanied by a host of MCAS, coordinated the distribution of 330 bags of maize, 64 bags of beans and 42 cartons of cooking oil to residents of […]
DG ERUS OPENS CECM’S INDUCTION WORKSHOP
Nairobi, 28th November 2022 (Governor’s Press Service)– Deputy Governor Dr John Erus today officially opened a five-day induction for County Executive Committee Members from Turkana and Uasin Gishu counties. The training taking place at the Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete, is meant to equip the CECMs with knowledge of government operations, functions and practices, […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO ENDING CONFLICT ALONG THE KENYA-UGANDA BORDER- GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI
Lokichoggio, 27th November 2022 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Lomorukai has assured residents of Turkana West that the County Government has stepped up efforts to end conflict and bring long-lasting peace among communities living along the Kenya-Uganda border. “We have agreed with national security personnel from both countries, and in our discussion with the Prime Minister […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI ANNOUNCES PLANS TO REGULARIZE CHVS STIPENDS
Kaaleng, 26th November 2022 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has said that the County Government is working on a model that will see hundreds of Community Health Volunteers absorbed into the county human resource system and receive monthly stipends. Speaking today in Kaaleng/Kaikor Ward, Governor Lomorukai acknowledged the important contribution played by CHVs towards […]
16 DAYS OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE CELEBRATION HELD IN LOKICHAR
Turkana County Government joined the World in celebrating the 16 Days of Victims Against Gender Based (GBV) at Lokichar. The First Lady Lilian Ekamais who was also the Chief Guest graced the celebrations. Speaking at the celebrations, CEC for Trade, Gender and Youth Affairs Elizabeth Loote said despite the challenges that both women and girls […]