Mothers lead fight against child malnutrition in Turkana North and Loima
Turkana North/ Loima – November 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, through the Department of Health and Sanitation, in partnership with Turkana Christian Development Mission (TCDM), is nearing the conclusion of the three-year ACCEPT project supported by Save the Children. As the initiative enters its exit phase, a joint team is […]
CHUSLA savings groups spark financial independence for CHPs
Loima/Turkana North – November 17, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) As the County Government and Turkana Christian Development Mission (TCDM) enter the final stage of the Accelerating access and availability of enhanced lifesaving, Prevention and Treatment services (ACCEPT) project’s exit strategy, community visits across Loima and Turkana North sub-counties are highlighting a powerful success […]
Turkana County teams Turns Up the Heat as KICOSCA Games Draw Near
Lodwar – November 18, 2025 (Public Communication and Media relations) The County Government is shifting into high gear as preparations intensify for the 12th edition KICOSCA Games, slated for 23rd to 29th November 2025 in Siaya County. The annual tournament will see Turkana face off against teams from more than 40 counties in a variety […]
14 Villages in Namoruputh certified as Open Defecation–Free under SCORE II Project
Namoruputh, Lokiriama — November 18, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Fourteen villages in Namoruputh, Lokiriama Sub-County, have been certified Open Defecation Free (ODF) under the SCORE II Project, marking a major milestone in ongoing sanitation improvements across Turkana County. The certification follows implementation of the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach, which empowers communities to […]
New medical oxygen and patient-monitoring equipment distributed across Turkana
Lodwar– November 18, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Chief Officer Medical Services, Dr Gilchrist Lokoel in a courtesy call hosted Dr Eric Apiyo, Senior Deputy Director of Pharmaceutical Services to review progress on the distribution of medical oxygen and patient-monitoring equipment to 13 health facilities across Turkana. The Objective is to scale up […]
County pharmacists sensitized on quantification of health products
Lodwar – November 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department for Health and Sanitation convened a planning meeting to sensitise county pharmacists on the process of quantification for health commodity requirements in the county. Supported by Village Reach, the meeting brought together a representative from all 11 sub counties, with an aim to […]
County intensifies support for emergency care in order to save lives
Lodwar – November 14, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Tye Chief Officer Medical Services, Dr Gilchrist Lokoel hosted a delegation from Save the Children and UNICEF at the Department for Health and Sanitation HQ. The purpose of this visit was to discuss emergency and referral services strengthening towards enhancing preparedness and response across the […]
National Assembly Blue Economy Committee engages County, BMUs on Fisheries Bill
Kalokol, 14th November, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation has engaged the County Government of Turkana, together with the Beach Management Units (BMUs) in Kalokol, on the Fisheries Management and Development Bill. The Assembly’s Bill No. 29 of 2023, seeks to provide a comprehensive […]
Public sensitization on urban areas begins as 300 trees are planted in Lorgum
Lorgum, 14th November 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana has commenced a public sensitization drive to prepare communities for the planned upgrade of all areas earmarked for urban status in the coming years. The exercise kicked off in Lorgum, where a team led by the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) […]
County water utilities governance workshop concludes with a call for stronger institutional sustainability
Eldoret – 14th November 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A five-day governance workshop for the three county water utilities has concluded with a strong call for strengthened institutional sustainability to further improve service delivery. The workshop, organized by the Department of Water Services in collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aimed to enhance […]