County concludes Medical Laboratory Week with countywide blood donation drive
Lodwar – April 24, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana has today concluded the Medical Laboratory Week, with a blood donation drive at Lodwar County and Referral Hospital as the climax event. The event brought together laboratory healthcare stakeholders in a vibrant celebration that recognized the critical role of medical laboratory professionals in healthcare […]
County pushes for structured talks with Gulf Energy on Oil revenue
April 24, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government will push for structured talks with Gulf Energy on revenue sharing from oil and gas operations in the South Lokichar Basin, Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has said. Dr. Erus confirmed that plans are underway to form a special committee to engage the firm […]
County Prioritizes Strong Institutions to Improve Water Service Delivery
Lodwar April 23, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutions responsible for water service delivery as a key step towards improving access and availability of water services.The commitment was highlighted during a capacity-building engagement held in Lodwar. The three-day activity was organized by Horn of Africa Groundwater […]
County opens talks with Gulf Energy on Oil Revenue sharing
Lodwar – April 22, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has begun talks with Gulf Energy on fiscal terms for planned oil and gas exploration in the South Lokichar Basin. Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus and Gulf Energy Country Manager Franklin Juma led the initial consultations on Tuesday. The teams discussed taxes, […]
Kakuma Municipality Hosts Stakeholder Forum to Strengthen Community Development and Integration
Kakuma, April 22nd, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) Kakuma Municipality, in partnership with the Local Leadership East African Return and Reintegration Network (LLEARN), convened a Participatory Forum II, bringing together key stakeholders to deliberate on critical development priorities within the municipality. The forum assembled representatives from government, development partners, and community leadership to engage in […]
DG Erus Reaffirms County Government’s Commitment to Child Welfare
Lodwar, April 22, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has reaffirmed the County Government’s commitment to child protection and welfare, emphasizing the need to strengthen children’s participation in governance and decision-making processes. Speaking during the Turkana Children’s Conference organized by the Department of Children’s Services, the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar […]
Jackdaughters Women Turn to Integrated Fish Farming to Beat Food Insecurity in Lodwar
Lodwar (Loborot), April 21, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) After years of struggling with food insecurity, women from the Jackdaughters Group in Lodwar have embraced integrated fish farming to feed their families and generate income from surplus produce. According to the group’s chairlady, Jackline Kiyonga, the initiative combines fish and crop farming on the same […]
DG Erus seeks stronger US partnership in Meeting with Envoy
Lodwar, April 21, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has called for strengthened collaboration between Turkana County and the United States Government, outlining key development priorities during a courtesy visit by the United States Chargé d’Affaires to Kenya Susan Burns. Speaking in Lodwar, Dr. Erus acknowledged the longstanding support Turkana […]
Turkana Engages GIZ on Refugee, Host Community Energy Project
Lodwar, April 20, 2026.(Public Communication and Media Relations) The Turkana County Department of Energy and Petroleum has engaged development partner GIZ in discussions aimed at advancing energy access under a project targeting refugees and host communities. The meeting focused on the “Supporting the Implementation of the Shirika Plan to Strengthen the Socio-Economic Inclusion of Refugees […]
County, FAO train Communty-based Facilitators on Agribusiness skills
Lokichar, April 20, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO) has launched a six-day workshop of Creating Shared Value with Young People in the Livestock Sector in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (CASHA) project, aimed at training community-based facilitators in personal initiative […]