Turkana pushes for early detection, treatment in fight against TB and HIV
Lodwar – September 25, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation conducted a review of its 2025 performance scorecard for the Tuberculosis (TB), HIV testing, prevention, and early access of antiretroviral treatment (ART)for the residents of Turkana. Supported by Centre for Health Solutions (CHS), this technical working group revealed that […]
Trade sector working group advocates for inclusive growth and market linkages
Lodwar- September 25, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations)The County Government, through the Department of Trade, Weights and Measures, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises (MSEs) by working closely with the Trade Sector Working Group.The platform brings together the government, private sector, NGOs, and community representatives to streamline enterprise development, expand […]
Turkana empowers first six communities to draft land use plans for titled lands
Lodwar- September 25, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Six Community Land Management Committees (CLMCs) from Turkana South and Turkana East have concluded a one-day training on the development of land use plans. This training was facilitated by the County Government in collaboration with Pamoja Trust, the National Land Commission (NLC), and the State Department […]
Turkana market-based energy access program concludes with exhibition in Kakuma
Kakuma- September 24, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Market-Based Energy Access (MBEA) program, which has since 2017 expanded access to clean energy solutions through affordable market-based approaches in Turkana, held their final stakeholder meeting and exhibition in Kakuma as they marked their exit. The initiative implemented by the County Government in collaboration with […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI AWARDED HONORARY DOCTORATE FOR LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY IMPACT
Johannesburg, South Africa, 25th September 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has been conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree by The HonorCrest Institute International in collaboration with The Business Executive Communications Group. The award was presented at a ceremony held at Hotel Sandston in Johannesburg, South Africa, in recognition of the Governor’s outstanding leadership […]
Turkana Health leaders roll out new strategies to combat Kalazar and boost service delivery
Lodwar – September 24, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation, led by the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Dr Esekon Joseph Epem, convened a high-level meeting with directorates of Medical Services, Preventive and Promotive Health, and Lodwar County Referral Hospital to deliberate on strategies to address key health priorities. […]
DG Erus calls for safeguarding of Turkanas’ fragile ecosystem in Urban Policy
Lodwar, September 24, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has urged the team drafting Turkana’s first Urban Areas Development Policy to integrate safeguards for the county’s unique ecological and climatic features into the document. According to Dr. Erus, such safeguards would ensure the policy responds to the realities of the […]
Boost for SMEs as County explores partnership with Ronalds LLP
Nairobi, 23rd September 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Turkana stand to benefit after Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus led the county government’s efforts in engaging with Ronalds LLP on partnerships for business growth and community empowerment. The firm, a leading and renowned provider of business audit and advisory […]
Turkana prepares for the next phase of refugee response program under Danish funding
Nairobi, 23rd September 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr John Erus has reiterated County’s commitment towards working with partners to deliver Integrated service delivery to the refugee population currently hosted by the county at Kakuma camp and Kalobeyei settlement scheme. Speaking at a meeting in which a delegation of the Royal Danish […]
County pledges to offer solutions over disputed Eliye land
Lodwar – 23rd September 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) In a bid to provide an amicable solution to land disputes in Turkana, the County Government has pledged to continue its investigation into an emerging case in Kangatotha Ward, where the community has reported a land grabbing incident. Speaking to members of the Eliye community […]