County Government moves to restore water supply in Kakuma
Kakuma, 10th July 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The county has moved with speed to address water supply disruption in Kakuma, working closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure services are restored and sustained for residents. The boreholes affected were borehole 1,2 and 3 which collectively supply water to over 70% of the area’s residents, […]
Climate change committees empowered for climate resilience
Lodwar- July 9, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The climate change planning and project management committees from Kanamkemer and Lodwar Township wards have been sensitized to strengthen their role in the implementation of climate resilience projects. The training was facilitated by the Directorate of Climate Change in collaboration with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). […]
County Government engages Kokoto traders on mining reforms
Lodwar- July 9, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) In an effort to strengthen community livelihoods and promote inclusive development, the Directorate of Mining has embarked on a series of engagements with kokoto (ballast) sellers in various locations. The initiative aims to include the local kokoto miners, transporters, and small-scale traders in policymaking- particularly on […]
Government, Mennonite Church distribute food to hundreds in Turkana Central
Lodwar- July 10, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Over 1,300 residents from 250 households in Kanamkemer Ward, Turkana Central have benefitted from a food distribution exercise by the County and National Governments in collaboration with Kenya Mennonite Church. The food distribution was flagged off by Deputy Governor Dr John Erus alongside County Commissioner Julius […]
Climate department inspects water project in Lopur Ward
Lopur- July 10, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Climate Change has conducted a field inspection in Lopur Ward, Turkana West Sub- County to assess the near completion of a key water project aimed at enhancing access to clean and safe water. The initiative, which includes a borehole, elevated storage tank, and […]
Turkana’s Environment team in Baringo, benchmark Prosopis utilisation
Baringo- July 9, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Environment and Climate Change is in Baringo County to benchmark on management of Prosopis juliflora (locally known as Eterae). The learning exchange was jointly facilitated by the County and Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) through a partnership program funded by the International Labour […]
Nagetei artisanal miners officially registered as cooperative society
Nagetei- July 9, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) In efforts to formalize artisanal mining in Turkana County, the Department of Cooperatives has officially registered the Nagetei Artisanal Miners Cooperative Society Limited, granting it legal recognition and opening new pathways for growth and support. The registration was marked by the issuance of a certificate and […]
TURKANA COUNTY TO ESTABLISH GROUNDBREAKING FISHERIES TRUST FUND
Kakuma, 9 July 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County Government will establish a Fisheries Development Trust Fund upon passage of the landmark Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill 2025, fundamentally transforming support for Lake Turkana’s fishing economy. Chief Officer for Fisheries and Aquaculture Evans Lomodei announced during the final review session that the Fund would […]
TURKANA COUNTY ANNOUNCES FIRST CLIMATE-RESILIENT SEED BANK IN LOKWII
Lokwii, 10 July 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government has partnered with Seed Savers Network to establish Turkana’s first community seed bank in Lokwii, Turkana East Sub-County. This pioneering initiative aims to conserve climate-resilient seeds for sustainable food production in the region. During an extension visit to Elelea, Lokubae, and Morulem irrigation […]
TECHNICAL TEAM REVIEWS TURKANA COUNTY FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE POLICY
Kakuma, 8 July 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) – A technical team comprising county and national government officials is meeting in Kakuma to review the draft Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy. The policy aims to harness the economic potential of Lake Turkana, the world’s largest permanent desert lake, which remains underutilised. Chief Officer for Fisheries […]