Turkana strengthens Trachoma response ahead of Mass Drug Administration campaign
Lodwar – May 7, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, in collaboration with The Fred Hollows Foundation (FHF), held a two-day Trachoma Microplanning targeting both County and Sub-County Health Management Teams. Participants included Medical Officers of Health (MOHs), eye care coordinators, pharmacists, focal persons, and public health officers from Turkana North, Kibish, […]
Relief to Loturtur Residents as Water Project Nears completion
Loturtur,May 07, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) Residents of Loturtur and Lore Amatet in Kerio Ward, are set to benefit from improved access to clean and safe drinking water following significant progress in the implementation of the Loturtur Rural Water Supply Project under the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP). During an inspection […]
Turkana courts private investor to unlock Aloe Vera value chain
Lodwar, May 6, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana County is courting a private investor to commercialize its abundant aloe vera resources, Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has revealed. Speaking when he hosted an investor seeking to aggregate aloe vera products from Turkana and 17 other counties, Dr. Erus reaffirmed the county’s commitment to […]
New solar mini-grid to boost electricity access in Kakuma area
Lodwar, May 5, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana is set to benefit from a solar mini-grid project designed to generate between 180 and 290 units of electricity, following talks between the County Government and prospective implementer LIFT Community Best Organization. The project, to be stationed at Kakuma, is expected to further expand access […]
County hosts KSG for capacity building engagement
Lodwar, 5th May, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A team of Kenya School of Government (KSG) paid a courtesy call to the County Government marking the beginning of a two-day engagement aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and enhancing staff training across the County. The visit seeks to deepen collaboration between the County and KSG […]
Governor Lomorukai Launches Sh430m Bursary
Lodwar, May 4, 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) — Governor Dr Jeremiah Lomorukai has launched the first phase of bursary disbursement under the Turkana County Education Fund, with KSh 230 million set to benefit 23,754 learners drawn from all the 30 wards across the county. Speaking during the launch in Lodwar, the Governor said the bursary […]
Turkana ECDE coordinators trained on Inclusive Education
Lodwar, May 4, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) More than 30 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) coordinators from sub-county and ward levels in Turkana have completed a five-day training on inclusive education, laying the groundwork for county-wide rollout in all the 500+ ECDE centers. The training was delivered through a joint program by the […]
Kalokol Water Supply Phase II begins after Loyoro site handover
Loyoro, April 30, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has officially handed over the Kalokol Water Supply Project Phase II site to the contractor, in a move set to boost water access across the Loyoro–Kalokol catchment. The exercise was conducted at Loyoro, where a 200m³ elevated steel tank already exists as part of […]
County hands over contract certificate for Kambi Mpya-Canaan road
Lodwar – April 30, 2026 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Residents of Sapcone area, Kanamkemer Ward are set to benefit from a new road after County Government handed over the site to a contractor to kick off the project. The area suffered from the recent heavy rains that swept off the road network causing damages […]
County wraps up public participation on FY 2026/27 budget
The County Department of Economic Planning has concluded a two-day public participation exercise held across eleven sub-counties. County Chief Officer for Economic Planning Ekaale led the forums in Kakuma and Lokichoggio where members of the public gave their views on the proposed FY 2026/27 budget, amounting to KSh 16,586,167,301. He stated that public participation plays […]