GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI BACKS MINORITY RIGHTS
Lokichoggio, 24th July 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has reaffirmed his commitment to the rights and welfare of minority communities while meeting with minority groups in Lokichoggio Town. The Governor emphasized that Turkana is a land of equal opportunities and that no resident should face discrimination in the delivery of public services. “We […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN PEACE BUILDING PROGRAMMES – GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI
Lorus , 22nd July 2025 (Governor’s Press Service)- Governor Lomorukai has affirmed that the County Government remains committed to promoting peace in conflict-prone areas between the Turkana people and their neighbors. Speaking today in Lorus, Governor Lomorukai highlighted County Government led peacebuilding and conflict resolution efforts, including cross-border meetings with leaders from neighboring countries. He […]
NEW FISH BANDA BOOSTS LOYA CROSS-BORDER TRADE AND PEACE EFFORTS
Loya, 18th July 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The business community in Loya, Lokiriama Sub-county, has secured a new fish banda facility in a strategic move to stimulate cross-border trade and foster lasting peace among the Turkana, Pokot, and Matheniko communities of Moroto, Uganda. The initiative, implemented through a collaboration between the County Government […]
URUM COMMUNITY CALLS FOR EXPANSION OF AQUACULTURE TO NAKOUETOM PEACE DAM
Urum, 17th July 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Residents of Urum village in Lokiriama have petitioned the County Government to expand aquaculture activities to the Nakouetom Peace Dam, which they consider an ideal site for fish farming and an alternative livelihood to pastoralism. The request was formally submitted through a letter from Area Chief […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT BOMA PROJECT REVIEW PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD LIVELIHOODS, TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE
Lodwar, 15 July 2025 (Governor’s Press Service)- The County Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with development organisations working to address poverty, climate adaptation, and livelihoods in the region. Deputy Governor Dr John Erus gave the reassurance during a meeting with a delegation led by BOMA Project Chief Executive Officer Sam Owilly. The […]
MORULEM IRRIGATION LEADERSHIP WELCOMES FIRST SEED BANK CONSTRUCTION IN TURKANA EAST
Morulem, 12 July 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) – The leadership of the Morulem Irrigation Scheme in Turkana East has welcomed the County Government’s decision to construct the first seed bank in the area, describing it as a crucial climate-resilient facility that will strengthen food security for local farmers. The announcement follows a recent […]
COUNTY ENGAGES SECTOR PLAYERS TO VALIDATE FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE BILL AND POLICY 2025
Kakuma, 11 July 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) – The County Government of Turkana has begun engaging stakeholders in the fisheries sector to validate the draft Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill and Policy 2025. The validation forum brings together key players in the sector, including research and academic institutions, international and local development partners, private […]
GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO BOOST AGRIBUSINESS IN TURKANA FOR SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Katilu, 11 July 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) – The County Government of Turkana, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), has launched a new initiative to strengthen the agribusiness sector and promote socioeconomic development in the region. The announcement was made during a three-day Agribusiness Fair held at the Katilu Aggregation Centre […]
TURKANA COUNTY TO ESTABLISH GROUNDBREAKING FISHERIES TRUST FUND
Kakuma, 9 July 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County Government will establish a Fisheries Development Trust Fund upon passage of the landmark Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill 2025, fundamentally transforming support for Lake Turkana’s fishing economy. Chief Officer for Fisheries and Aquaculture Evans Lomodei announced during the final review session that the Fund would […]
TURKANA COUNTY ANNOUNCES FIRST CLIMATE-RESILIENT SEED BANK IN LOKWII
Lokwii, 10 July 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government has partnered with Seed Savers Network to establish Turkana’s first community seed bank in Lokwii, Turkana East Sub-County. This pioneering initiative aims to conserve climate-resilient seeds for sustainable food production in the region. During an extension visit to Elelea, Lokubae, and Morulem irrigation […]