Turkana West Receives Major Road Infrastructure Boost as Three Key Projects Get Underway
Kakuma- June 2, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Residents of Turkana West Sub-County are set to benefit from improved transport and connectivity following the handover of three major road maintenance and upgrade projects aimed at enhancing accessibility, road safety, and economic growth across the region. The projects include the 25-kilometre Kakuma–UNHCR–Pokotom–Letea Road, the 15-kilometre […]
County, VSF-G to vaccinate 975,000 livestock against transboundary diseases in Turkana
Lodwar|June 3, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government and Veterinaires Sans Frontieres (VSF) Germany, have planned to vaccinate 975,000 livestock against transboundary diseases like PPR, CCPP and Lumpy Skin Diseases (LSD) in Turkana’s border areas. Of 975,000 livestock, 850,000 sheep and goats will get PPR vaccine, 100,000 goats will get CCPP jab […]
Second Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention campaign launched in Turkana
Lodwar – June 3, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government in partnership with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has today launched the second round of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign. This is set to begin in Kakuma and Kalobeyei ahead of the June–October Malaria transmission season. Through the CRS’ Child Health and […]
TUWASCO gets new Managing Director
Lodwar – June 3, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana Urban Water and Sanitation Company (TUWASCO) has received a new Managing Director, following the official handover of office to Kelly Komi Lemuya. Speaking during the handover, Board Chairperson, Phillip Aemun described the appointment as a milestone for the utility company. “We are excited that one […]
Turkana strengthens Ebola preparedness through frontline health worker training
Lodwar – June 3, 2026 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government has kicked off a four-day, county-wide training for 70 frontline workers on Ebola preparedness and response as part of continued efforts to strengthen the capacity against the potential outbreak. The training is equipping healthcare workers with critical competencies in early detection, screening, […]
Lorugum–Lorengesinyen–Lochor Ekuyen road completed
Lorugum – June 2, 2026 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Residents of Lorengesinyen and Lochor-Ekuyen are set to benefit from improved transportation and connectivity following the successful completion of the Lorugum–Lorengesinyen–Lochor Ekuyen Road. The 37-kilometre road, maintained through funding from the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF), has undergone essential maintenance works including grading and bush […]
Routine maintenance works begin on Legio Maria–new County Assembly road
Lodwar – June 2, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has commenced routine maintenance works on the Legio Maria–New County Assembly road under Tender No. TCG/MRT/2101265/2025-2026, in a move aimed at improving road safety, accessibility, and mobility for all road users. The project involves a series of maintenance interventions designed to restore […]
Governor Lomorukai Hails Historic Lokitaung Madaraka Day Celebrations
Lokitaung, June 1, 2026 (Governor’s Press Service) — Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai has hailed the decision to hold Turkana’s Madaraka Day celebrations in Lokitaung for the first time, describing it as historic and symbolic given the town’s central role in Kenya’s struggle for independence. Speaking during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations at Lokitaung Stadium, the […]
Over 400 Turkana South residents receive free eye medical services
Turkana South – May 29, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Over 400 residents from Lokichar and Kalapata wards have received specialized eye care services, including cataract surgeries and screening, following conclusion of a four-day free eye medical camp conducted by the County Government in partnership with the Fred Hollows Foundation. Speaking during the camp, […]
Road upgrade works begin on Kanam Centre–Kanamkemer Primary route
Kanamkemer – May 30, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has officially handed over the Kanam Centre–Kanamkemer Primary– New Apostolic Planetaire Road routine maintenance project to the contractor, paving the way for the commencement of improvement works aimed at enhancing accessibility and transport services in the area. The project, valued at KSh […]