1,500 Turkana Hub Youth with disabilities to gain from the Unlocking Opportunities Program
Lodwar, April 16, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Youths with disabilities in Turkana will benefit from a three-year program led by Humanity & Inclusion in partnership with Mastercard Foundation. The program be implemented in a consortium of 3 other partners; inABLE, Next Step Foundation and Riziki Source. Humanity & Inclusion Country Manager , Ms. […]
DG Erus hosts Dutch Envoy, advocates for lead role in Shirika plan implementation
Lodwar, April 16, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus on Wednesday hosted Jaco Beerends, the Deputy Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Kenya, during a courtesy visit to the County Government. The envoy was accompanied by representatives from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), International Labour Organization (ILO), UNICEF, […]
County, State mining officials discuss key roles to avoid overlaps
Lodwar – April 15, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, through the Directorate of Mining and Energy, on Tuesday held talks with a delegation from the State Department of Mining to clarify mandates and identify areas for joint intervention. The Chief Officer for Mining and Energy Triza Amoni said the meeting provided […]
National Human Rights Commission plans to open office in Turkana
Lodwar, April 15, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana County will soon have a local human rights office after the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) announced plans to open a branch in Lodwar to bring services closer to residents. The plan was disclosed on Tuesday when a delegation led by KNCHR Chairperson […]
County One Health Unit, strengthens pandemic preparedness
Lodwar – April 15, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government in partnership with Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) convened a One Health Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting to review progress and enhance preparedness for public health threats along border areas. The team assessed ongoing One Health interventions, reviewed past activities and aligned […]
Relief for Liwan Residents as County begins feasibility and Topographic surveys for new supply system
Liwan, 15th April 2026(Public Communications and media Relations) Relief for residents of Liwan after the County Government has begun water feasibility, Environmental Impact Assessment and topographical surveys for the new supply system. This development marks a major breakthrough in effort to address chronic water shortage in the area. Liwan Community, for decades, has endured acute […]
Eye Medical Camp restores sight to dozens in Loima, Lokiriama/Lorengikippi
Namoruputh – April 15, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, in partnership with Fred Hollows Foundation, has successfully concluded a four-day eye medical camp at Namoruputh PAG Health Centre, restoring sight and hope to over 50 patients. The outreach recorded a total of 56 successful cataract surgeries, with more than 200 patients […]
Turkana hosts philanthropists to assess emergency capacity, health and humanitarian gaps
Lodwar – April 15, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A delegation of international philanthropists has visited Turkana County to assess ongoing health and humanitarian programmes, in a move aimed at strengthening support for emergency services in the region. The visit, hosted by the Department of Health and Sanitation Services in partnership with Save the […]
DG Erus urges teachers to build value based school systems
Lodwar – April 13, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has called on educators to transform schools into environments that promote academic performance, entrench discipline, and facilitate the acquisition of values. The Deputy Governor was speaking during the ongoing Regional Teachers Conference for the Kenya Comprehensive School Heads Association […]
AAAA Initiative launched in Turkana to enhance climate-resilient agriculture
Lodwar – April 13, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has launched the African Agriculture Adaptation Atlas (AAAA), a new initiative aimed at strengthening climate-resilient agricultural planning. The project, implemented by the Sustainable Agriculture Foundation (SAF) seeks to provide essential geospatial data analysis to support informed decision-making in the agricultural sector. The […]