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 […]
Lowaat Mega Dam Set to Transform Irrigation and Food Security in Turkana
Lokori, April 9, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The government has announced the immediate construction of the proposed Lowaat Mega Dam in Lokori, Turkana East Sub-county, in a major move aimed at expanding irrigation and strengthening food security in the region. During an inspection tour of the proposed project site, the Principal Secretary in […]
Community Opposes Proposed Airbase Land Allocation in Kangatotha
Kangatotha, April 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) — Residents of Kangatotha have voiced strong opposition to the proposed allocation of community land for the establishment of a Kenya Air Force forward operating base, citing concerns over lack of consultation and fears of displacement. The concerns were raised during a public participation forum attended by a multi-agency […]
Health Department leads close-out meeting for IRC-led emergency response program
Lodwar – April 8, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A delegation from International Rescue Committee and UNICEF, paid a courtesy call to the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health and Sanitation Services, Dr. Esekon Joseph Epem to discuss the close-out of the International Rescue Committee(IRC)-led Integrated Emergency Response Programme. This programme began in […]
Turkwel Earth Dam in Turkana to be revamped at Sh 460M, PS Water and Irrigation announces
Turkwel – April 8, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) During his visit to assess major water and irrigation infrastructure in Turkana, Permanent Secretary for the State Department of Water and Irrigation, Ephantus Kimorho has announced KES 460 million investment to revamp the Turkwel Earth Dam and bring back Turkwel Irrigation Scheme to life. The […]