Thirty three residents regain sight following free cataract surgery
Lodwar- September 10, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Following two years of total blindness after an injury that led to traumatic cataracts, Ekal Ejore, a 66-year-old resident from Kerio, celebrates his restored vision. He is one of the 33 patients who benefitted from free eye cataract surgery regaining their sight. The Department of Health […]
Turkana County Marks International Literacy Day with Book Donation Drive
Lodwar, September 8, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Literacy Day at the Turkana County Public Library, where pupils, partners, and education stakeholders came together to promote a culture of reading and knowledge sharing. The celebration, themed “promoting literacy in the digital era” was […]
Turkana youths lead countywide digital inclusion drive
Lodwar- September 5, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Hundreds of youths from across the county have signed contracts with LOKADO to roll out the Digitally Enabled Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (DEGESI) project. The first lot, consisting of 246 youths forms the first cohort of the targeted 1,250 Community Digital Champions trained by the […]
County, National Irrigation Authority to strengthen Irrigation Partnership
Lodwar, 5th September, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana is set to partner with National Irrigation Authority (NIA) to support the existing irrigation projects to enhance food security in Turkana. County Secretary Ambassador Richard Ekai commended the partnership with NIA. He said the county’s administration is ready to partner with […]
COUNTY ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE JOINS CALLS TO END FOOD INSECURITY
Lodwar, 5th September, 2025(Public Communication and Media Relations) The Turkana County Assembly Committee on Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries has joined calls to end persistent food insecurity in the county, following an engagement with senior officials from the Department of Agriculture and Land Reclamation on the Draft Turkana County Agriculture Policy 2025. Committee Chair, William […]
Turkana trains trainers to equip CHPs on management of childhood illnesses
Lodwar – September 5, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana, in partnership with UNICEF and Save the Children, has concluded a two-day sensitization training for 19 Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) on integrating Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) with Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM). The initiative targets Turkana, Mandera, and […]
County, Mennonite Church conclude second phase of food aid in Turkana
Kakuma, September 5, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana, in partnership with the Mennonite Church, has concluded the second and final phase of a relief food distribution program that reached 1,300 households grappling with poverty and hunger. The exercise, conducted over two days at Kanamkemer in Lodwar and at Kakuma […]
Ujuzi Mashinani Programme Equips Trainees with Skills for Business in Turkana South
Kagitankori, 5th September, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Technical Vocational and Education Training Department, in partnership with the Ujuzi Mashinani programme by Nawiri, has visited satelite vocational centres in Kanaodon and Kagitankori, where cohorts of trainees are gaining hands-on skills to improve their lives and communities. These cohorts are part of the […]
New project set to nurture child development through play in Turkana
Lodwar – September 3, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation met with early childhood development stakeholders to deliberate on the ‘Thriving Through Play – Tucheze Tustawi’ project spearheaded by AMREF Health Africa. The initiative, designed to enhance children’s well-being, development, and learning through structured play, will be rolled out […]
California Market traders to benefit from 35 new stalls
Lodwar, September 3, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) California Market traders in Lodwar are set to benefit from the construction of 35 new stalls under the third phase of the ongoing stall installation project by the County Department of Trade and Cooperatives. Speaking at the site handover, Deputy Director for Trade Wilson Ejie assured […]