County absorbs 146 long-serving casual workers
Lodwar, October 2, 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) The Turkana County Government has absorbed 146 long-serving casual workers into permanent and pensionable terms of service. The new employees, drawn from various county departments, were issued with appointment letters at a ceremony presided over by Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai and attended by Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus […]
Teamwork transforming healthcare at Kapedo Sub-County Hospital
Lodwar- October 1, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Kapedo Sub-County Hospital is winning community trust through teamwork, improved leadership, and reliable drug supplies. Patient attendance has doubled, health-seeking behaviour is on the rise, and the facility is serving as a beacon of hope for over 23,000 residents despite insecurity challenges. Kapedo Sub-County Hospital is […]
Joint weather forecast predicts stable rains, raises hope for peace in Turkana Region
Lorgum, October 1, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations)A joint forecast blending scientific and traditional methods has predicted stable rains across the Turkana Region , raising optimism for steady pasture and reduced conflict among area’s cross border pastoralist communities.The three- to six-month outlook was released at an intestine reading ceremony in Loima that brought together […]
County team inspects progress on 35 California Market stalls construction
Lodwar, 1st October 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations ) The County Departments of Trade and Public Works have carried out a joint inspection of the ongoing construction of 35 new stalls under Phase Three of the California Market project in Lodwar town. The inspection, led by senior officials from the two departments, assessed the […]
Naduat residents to benefit as County, Users Associations work to strengthen water management
Lomeguro – September 29, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Senior county officials met with three Water Users Associations (WUAs) to discuss collaboration to improve water management in Naduat and its environs in Nakalale Ward, Turkana North Sub-county. The meeting, held with committee members and representatives from Lomeguro, Naperebei, and KeNHA/Morukapel WUAs, also sought to […]
County initiates borehole project to end water shortage in Katilu Ward
Katilu- September 29, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The longstanding water shortage in Korinyang and Kalemngorok villages of Katilu Ward is set to ease following the handover of a site for borehole drilling under the year 2025-2026 Drought Resilience Program in Northern Kenya (DRPNK). The project will be implemented by the Department of Agriculture […]
STUDENTS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CELEBRATE GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI’S HONORARY DOCTORATE
Lodwar, 27th September 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) Students from local universities and colleges, alongside young professionals, held a ceremony in Lodwar to celebrate Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai’s recent conferment of an honorary doctorate degree by the HonorCrest Institute International in South Africa. The event featured cake cutting, dance, and the dressing of the governor in academic […]
County ECDE stakeholders Push for stronger foundations in Early Childhood Learning
Lodwar – September 26th ,2025, (Public Communication and Media Relations) County Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) stakeholders have converged to align strategies for stronger early childhood education. The forum, facilitated by Lutheran World Federation (LWF), brought together partners seeking to strengthen coordination and deepen collaboration on key priorities. Discussions also focused on planning the handover […]
County signs recognition agreement with medical laboratory officers’ union
Lodwar, September 25, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana has signed a recognition agreement with the Kenya National Union of Medical Laboratory Officers (KNUMLO), formally granting the union rights to operate within the county. The deal paves the way for KNUMLO to establish a local chapter in Turkana and champion […]
County drafts One Health Bill crucial for safeguarding its strategy
Lodwar – September 25, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation through the County One Health Unit has drafted the Turkana County One Health Bill and formed a Technical Working Group (TWG) that will collaboratively address interconnected health challenges, enhance early disease prevention, and intensify responses to outbreaks across remote […]