Naoros Farmers receive certified seeds to boost agricultural productivity
Naoros – May 8, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Agriculture and Land Reclamation has distributed seeds to enhance agricultural productivity among farmers in the Naoros irrigation scheme, Kangatotha ward in Turkana Central. The program will benefit approximately 1,500 farmers in the Naoros village unit. The farmers have been provided with a […]
Healthcare workers receive guidelines on new maternal perinatal death surveillance and response
Kakuma- May 7, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) At least 27 healthcare workers have been sensitized on the 2024 guidelines focusing on improving Maternal Perinatal Deaths Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) cases across high-burdened health facilities in Turkana West and Lokichoggio Sub-Counties. The meeting aimed at disseminating new MPDSR guidelines to targeted health facility workers, […]
County Health regulations, acts and bills validation exercise kicks off
Lodwar- May 7, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation has convened senior officers overseeing a number of health and sanitation functions at the department to review the Health Regulation Bills and Act. These include Community Health Services Act (2018), Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse Bill, and Facility Improvement Fund […]
County Government takes proactive step to oversight mining operations in Turkana
Lodwar – 5th May, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government has taken a proactive step to address concerns arising from illegal mining activities in Kainuk, Naduat, and Suguta areas. In a stakeholder meeting convened to tackle environmental and community issues linked to mining operations, Deputy Governor Dr John Erus emphasized the importance […]
Kalokol Health Facility benefits with new generator for steady power supply
Lodwar – May 6, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department for Health and Sanitation has delivered a silent 15 kVA, air-cooled diesel-powered generator capable of generating 230-400 voltage to power the Kalokol Health Facility, ensuring steady power supply and improved service delivery. The generator will support lighting, refrigeration for vaccine storage, blood products, […]
Turkana set to takeover multi-billion shillings KeNHA projects
Lodwar – 6th May 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government will soon takeover 25 newly constructed socio-economic infrastructure projects valued at over KSh 2 billion, from Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) under the World Bank-funded Eastern Africa Regional Transport, Trade and Development Facilitation Project (EARTTDFP). The EARTTDFP project, was funded by the […]
Five sub-counties set to benefit from 900 million water project in Turkana
Lodwar – 6th May, 2025 (Public communications and Media Relations) The KSh 900 million water project, Strengthening County Resilience Against WASH-related Climate Crisis (SCORE II), is set to commence, with 139,500 people in Turkana Central, Turkana North, Kibish, Loima, and Lokiriama sub-counties expected to benefit from improved access to water and sanitation. The project, launched […]
COUNTY, EPRA DISCUSS OIL FIELDS, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
Lodwar, 5th May 2024 – Public Communication and Media Relations The Turkana County Government held a consultative meeting with the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to discuss Tullow Oil sites’ Field Development Plans, which are essential for environmental safety and regulatory compliance. The meeting, attended by officials from the Department of Energy and Petroleum, […]
COUNTY RESTOCKING INITIATIVE RESTORES HOPE FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY BANDITRY IN NAKUKULAS
Katamanak (Nakukulas), May 5, 2025 – (Public Communications and Media Relations) Residents of Katamanak village in Nakukulas, Lokori/Kochodin Ward, have expressed joy and relief following a livestock restocking initiative by the County Government of Turkana. 1,000 goats were distributed to 114 vulnerable households, restoring hope to a community that has suffered significant losses due to […]
CHILDLINE KENYA EYES TURKANA FOR CHILD PROTECTION CALL CENTRE PILOT
Lodwar, May 5, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Childline Kenya has identified Turkana County as a potential site for a decentralised child support call centre, marking a major step toward expanding child protection services to underserved regions. The announcement was made during a courtesy call to the Office of the Deputy Governor, Dr. John […]