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 […]
County Government, partners launch a fully equipped theatre at Namoruputh Health Centre
Namoruputh – April 11, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, in partnership with ERDO and the PAG Church, has today launched a fully equipped theatre at Namoruputh Health Centre in Lokiriama Sub-County, marking a significant milestone in improving access to surgical services for residents. The theatre was officially launched by Dr. Kidalio […]
Turkana moves to involve communities in mining investor approval
Kaeris – April 10, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Directorate of Mining has intensified efforts to involve local communities in the early stages of selecting investors seeking to undertake mining activities in Turkana County.During a community engagement meeting held in Kaeris, residents, artisanal miners and county government officials emphasized the need for greater […]
Turkana charts a holistic human-centred strategy to transform child health and development
Kakuma – April 11, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, in partnership with AMREF Health Africa, is developing a five year County Social Behaviour Change (SBC) Strategy (2026–2030), an initiative that will go a long way in ensuring the adoption and ownership of play-based learning in Turkana. However, the community expected to […]
New Kakiteitei Level II Health Facility launched in Suguta Sub-County
Kakiteitei – April 10, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has launched a Level II health facility in Kakiteitei, Suguta Sub-County at KES 9 million, aimed at improving access to essential healthcare services for residents in the hard-to-reach area. The facility was officially opened by the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for […]
Kakuma Sub-County Hospital Morgue now fully operational
Kakuma – April 10, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Families in Turkana West can now access dignified, reliable, and affordable mortuary services closer to home following the operationalisation of the Kakuma Sub-County Hospital morgue. Equipped with two freezer units with a capacity of 12 bodies at a time, the facility has been fully operational […]
Agribusiness Groups receive gender responsive business skills
Lodwar, April 10, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) Agribusiness groups drawn from Loima and Turkana Central sub-counties have completed a three-day Training of Trainers (ToTs) workshop aimed at strengthening gender-responsive business practices. The forum funded by BMZ,and GIZ as the Lead partner, was implemented by TUPADO to bring together key community-based agribusiness groups, including Kaipoo […]
Chief Officer Epuu Pledges Teamwork and Staff Motivation to Boost Service Delivery
County HQ, April 10, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) County Chief Officer for the Office of the Deputy Governor, Joseph Epuu Elim, has pledged to strengthen teamwork and motivate staff to enhance service delivery. Chief Officer Epuu said this during a handover ceremony at the County Headquarters where he urged staff to work collaboratively […]
Lomodei Takes Over Gender and Youth Affairs Docket in Turkana
Lodwar, April 10, 2026 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The newly appointed Chief Officer for Gender and Youth Affairs, Evans Lomodei, has officially assumed office following a formal handover ceremony from his predecessor, Joseph Epuu, who has been redeployed to the Office of the Deputy Governor in the same capacity. The transition, presided over by […]
Community-led Monitoring Dialogues strengthen Community Health Services Across Turkana
Katilu – April 10, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Health Management Team, led by Dr. Esekon Joseph Epem, County Executive for Health and Sanitation Services, conducted a series of Community-Led Monitoring Dialogues with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) across Aroo, Suguta and Turkana East sub-counties. The engagements brought together sub-county and ward leadership, […]