Support for persons with disabilities intensifies ahead of national celebration
Lodwar – November 19, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) With less than two weeks to the International Day for Persons with Disabilities celebrations in Turkana County, eight-year-old Kulal Ekadeli from Lochwa Village in Turkana South now has a paediatric wheelchair that will greatly improve his mobility. Kulal lives with a physical disability caused by […]
Epuka Uchafu Afya Nyumbani steering committee launched as Turkana marks World Toilet Day
Kakuma – November 19, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana has inaugurated a steering committee to drive the Epuka Uchafu Afya Nyumbani initiative, a public health programme designed to promote disease-free homes and communities through improved hygiene and proper waste management practices. The committee—launched during this year’s World Toilet Day celebration at Kuchal Stadium […]
County Government, ILO to roll out strengthened digital skills program
Lodwar- November 19, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, international Labor Organization (ILO) PROSPECTS, and other partners including Powerlearn, Global Careers Africa, and Bingwa Handyman Services met to initiate plans for an expanded digital skills initiative across Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) and ICT hubs in the County. The program aims to transform […]
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 […]
13 Villages in Namoruputh celebrate Open Defecation–Free status
Namoruputh, Lokiriama — November 18, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) 13 villages in Namoruputh, Lokiriama Sub-County, have been certified Open Defecation Free (ODF) underthe SCORE II Project, marking a major milestone in ongoing sanitation improvements across TurkanaCounty. The certification follows implementation of the Climate Resilient Community-Led Total Sanitation (CR-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 […]