Boost for KISEDP as Governor Lomorukai Signs MoU on Self-Reliance and Protection
Lodwar, 11 June 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today hosted UNHCR Country Representative Fatima Mohamed at the County Headquarters in Lodwar, where the two signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Achieving Self-Reliance and Protection through Integrated Resilience and Empowerment (ASPIRE), targeting both refugee and host communities. The framework, implemented under the […]
County pledges to sustain development gains as Concern Worldwide exits Turkana
Lodwar, June 10, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining gains achieved through its partnership with Concern Worldwide, as the organization officially concludes nearly eight years of programming in Turkana. Speaking during the program close-out, County Chief Officer for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Peter Ekaru acknowledged the impact […]
Lokiriama–Moruita road rehabilitation project officially handed over
Lokiriama – June 10, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Roads has officially handed over the Lokiriama–Moruita road rehabilitation project to the contractor, marking the start of works aimed at improving accessibility and mobility in the area. The road links Lokiriama Centre, Lodoyo at Atalokamusio and Moruita Village, and is expected to […]
Kakuma Municipality to get first fire station at Nakoyo under World Bank program
Kakuma – June 10, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Kakuma Municipality is about to build its first fire station to serve both host and refugee communities. The Municipality officials have identified a site at Nakoyo village for the project. Municipality Manager Eng. Benjamin Tukei led a County Government and UN-Habitat team to inspect the […]
County Government, GIZ reaffirms commitment to governance reforms
Lodwar, June 10, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Secretary, Dr. Amb. Richard Ekai, hosted a delegation from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on a courtesy call to the County Government to discuss ongoing collaboration aimed at strengthening governance, public financial management, and institutional capacity. The meeting provided an opportunity for […]
County Government steps in to sustain operations of LCRH oxygen plant
Lodwar – June 10, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation Services through the Directorate of Specialised and Referral Services, will now assume responsibility for servicing the Oxygen Plant at Lodwar County Referral Hospital (LCRH), following the official completion of the maintenance contract by CHEMONICS/ Jhpiego. CHEMONICS/JPIEGO has been responsible […]
New Interns to join Turkana Companies to improve service delivery
Lodwar, June 10, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) The Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HOAGW4RP) will this month deploy 20 new interns to enhance water governance and sustainability in all the sub-counties countywide. This move comes after HOAGW4RP has concluded a two-day interview exercise for internship positions aimed at intensifying efforts of improving […]
Kakuma Municipal Manager Sets E-service System Top of agenda
Kakuma, June 9th, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Kakuma Municipal Manager Eng Benjamin Tukei held his first staff meeting, where he identified formation of a functional website to support service delivery as a top priority. Addressing staff, Tukei urged officers to focus on service delivery, urging them to support the journey towards digitization […]
Routine Road Maintenance Strengthen Accessibility in Aroo Sub County
Nakwamoru, June 9th, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Department of Roads has intensified efforts to improve road infrastructure in Aroo Sub County through ongoing maintenance works and the completion of key road projects aimed at enhancing accessibility, security, and economic activities. Routine maintenance is currently underway on the 13-kilometre Lopur Angeles–Kalemungorok Junction […]
County health facilities to receive Biometric devices to strengthen Taifa Care rollout
Lodwar – June 8, 2026 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation Services has received biometric registration and authentication devices for 167 Level II health facilities across all 11 sub-counties, marking a key milestone in the transition to Taifa Care and supporting Social Health Authority (SHA) claims processing. The initiative, supported […]