TURKANA YOUTH, WOMEN FARMERS VISIT MAKUENI COUNTY FOR BEST PRACTICES LEARNING
A delegation of about 30 youth and women farmers from Turkana County has commenced a three-day benchmarking visit in Makueni County, aimed at enhancing agricultural practices and fostering knowledge exchange. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Turkana County Government and the World Food Program. The visiting team, led by Turkana’s Director for Agriculture […]
THE SOCIAL PROTECTION POLICY IS LONG OVERDUE, MULTISESCTORAL TEAM URGES COUNTY TO FAST TRACK ITS REVIEW AND ADOPTION
The multi-sectoral team participating in the development of the Social Protection Policy in Turkana have passionately asked the County Government through the Department of Education, Sports and Social Protection to fast track its review and eventual adoption as a County document. The Policy clearly outlines all aspects of social protection interventions and recognises and proposes […]
UJUZI MASHINANI PROGRAM IMPARTS BOAT-MAKING SKILLS TO TURKANA NORTH YOUTH FOR SELF RELIANCE
A group of 15 youth in Turkana North have showcased their skills in Boat Making and Repair after completing a technician course under the Ujuzi Mashinani program, implemented by the County Government and USAID NAWIRI. The event, facilitated by the County Government, USAID NAWIRI, and the Kenya Maritime Authority, was presided over by the Chief […]
COUNTY AND USAID JOIN TO REVIEW ONGOING LMS AND STAWI PROJECTS
Lodwar, July 29, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) A joint commitment between county government and USAID mission team is to conduct a monitoring and evaluation exercise to determine the progress of Livestock Market Systems (LMS) and STAWI projects across Turkana County. Paying a courtesy call to the County Secretary, Peter Eripete, the USAID mission […]
COUNTY, FCDC COMPLETES VACCINATION OF 230,000 ANIMALS IN FOUR SUB-COUNTIES
Kobuin – 28th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana and Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) jointly conduct a vaccination drive reaching over 230,000 animals in Loima, Lokichoggio, Turkana North and partly Turkana Central Sub-Counties. The campaign was part of livestock support program under the Livestock Sector Strengthening (LSS) II […]
ENERGY INVESTOR SECURES COMMUNITY ACCEPTANCE FOR MINI-GRID INSTALLATIONS IN TURKANA
Lodwar, 27th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) KUDURA Power East Africa, a key partner of the Turkana County Government in clean energy provision, has successfully secured community acceptance to install two additional solar power mini-grids in rural Turkana. This expansion aims to generate and distribute power across the region, increasing the total number […]
SOCIAL PROTECTION STAKEHOLDERS PRIORITIZE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS DEVELOPMENT ON PWDS IN TURKANA
A team of key stakeholders who have been working very closely with the county government on social protection, have this year, prioritized developing legal frameworks that would enhance service delivery and implementation of critical programs to persons with disabilities (PwDs), marginalized, minorities, and children. Turkana County Government, World Food Programme, UNICEF, Kenya Law Reform Commission, […]
TULLOW OIL PAYMENT IS ACCRUED LEVIES OWED TO THE COUNTY, SAYS GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI
Lokichar, 26th July 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has clarified that the Sh258 million paid by Tullow Oil to the County Government is not part of land compensation but accrued levies, rates, and taxes. Speaking at the launch of Arid Summit Hotel in Lokichar today, the Governor assured residents that any payment […]
TURKANA YOUTH AND WOMEN GAIN FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT THROUGH DIGITAL VILLAGE SAVINGS LOANS
Kakuma, July 26, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Youth and women registered with Farmers Service Centers (FSCs) in Turkana County have received competency-based skills aimed at integrating modern technology into financial management through Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs). This training, supported by the World Food Program (WFP), aimed to facilitate the formation and […]
STRATEGIES IN PLACE TO STRENGTHEN MEASLES PREVENTION MEASURES IN HIGH-RISK SUB-COUNTIES
26th July, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation conducts a one-day meeting to discuss the acceleration of Measles Rubella vaccinations through targeted outreaches as the outbreak continues at the border sub-counties. Supported by UNICEF through the National Vaccine & Immunization Program(NVIP), Sub-county Health Management Teams deliberated on the […]