County Government intensifies Marburg Virus surveillance along the border
Kibish – December 17, 2025(Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation is leading Marburg virus disease surveillance efforts along the Kenya–Ethiopia border in Kibish and Turkana North sub-counties. The ongoing preparedness measures include sensitization of sub-county healthcare workers on case definitions, standard laboratory testing and confirmatory procedures, as well as the […]
Service Delivery Remains My Priority-Governor Lomorukai
Lodwar, December 16th 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai Napotikan has reaffirmed his commitment to serving the residents of Turkana, saying service delivery remains his top priority despite political distractions. In his speech as the county marked day two of the 9th Tobongulore Cultural Festival, the County boss noted that the welfare and […]
County Government finalizes commodity quantification workshop
The Department for Health and Sanitation has successfully completed a commodity quantification data validation workshop as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen planning, forecasting, and availability of essential health products and technologies. Following a courtesy call with the Chief Officer for Medical Services Dr Gilchrist Lokoel, the workshop also followed a quantification planning meeting conducted […]
County, Partners team up for Fisheries Exhibition at Ekalees Cultural Centre
Ekalees Cultural Centre, December 17 , 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) At the ongoing 9th edition of Turkana Tourism and Cultural Festival, the County Government and the Fisheries Partners have showcased their innovations at the Exhibition Centre in Lodwar. The annual Tobong’u Lore festival, celebrating Turkana’s cultural heritage, drew over 100 exhibitors including government […]
CHPs showcase household nutrition interventions at Tobong’u Lore
Lodwar – December 17, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, in collaboration with development partners, continues to strengthen community-based health service delivery through the Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) and Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) programs bringing life-saving care closer to families in hard-to-reach and underserved areas. During the 9th Edition […]
President Ruto inspects Fisheries Exhibition Display during Tobong’u Lore
Ekalees Cultural Centre, December 16 , 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County’s Fisheries Exhibition, was among the selected displays inspected by President Ruto during the second day of the Tobong’u Lore, the 9th Edition of Turkana Tourism and Cultural Festival in Lodwar. The display had solar-powered tricycle mounted fridge with ice donated by […]
County Government showcases SHA services during Tobong’u Lore Presidential visit
Lodwar – December 16, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation today hosted H.E. President William Samoei Ruto at the Health exhibition desk during the 9th Edition of the Turkana Tourism and Cultural Festival (Tobong’u Lore), where the Social Health Authority (SHA) was showcased as a key pillar of Kenya’s […]
A new chapter for menstrual health in Turkana’s remote communities
Lodwar – December 16, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Women and girls in remote villages across Kibish, Turkana North, and Turkana West sub-counties have long relied on unhygienic homemade alternatives during menstruation. This practice has largely been driven by period poverty, limited access to sanitary towels, and low knowledge of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) […]
Ekeno clinches 2025 Tobong’u Lore wheelchair race title
Lodwar, December 16th 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) Timothy Ekeno emerged winner of the 2025 Tobong’u Lore wheelchair race after outpacing a field of 27 contestants in a five-kilometre contest, clocking 23 minutes to take first place. Michael Epetet finished second, crossing the line three minutes later in 26 minutes, in a race that formed a […]
Tobong’u Lore starts off with inter-denominational prayers
Lodwar – December 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The 9th Edition of Tobong’u Lore event has officially commenced today with interdenominational prayers at Ekalees Centre, marking the beginning of a vibrant week celebrating Turkana’s rich culture, tourism and heritage themed; Cradle of Humanity; Home of Culture, A Journey through Turkana. The key highlight […]