Water and sanitation stakeholders draft strategy for World Bank project
Lodwar – 21st August, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Water and sanitation stakeholders have drafted the County Water and Sanitation Strategy and Investment Plan for the Kenya Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Program (K-WASH) project which aims to improve access to clean water and sanitation across the county. K-WASH is a six-year initiative (2024–2030), funded […]
County vocational institution managers to drive skills development through CBET
Kakuma – 22nd August, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), in partnership with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), has rolled out a training programme for county vocational institution managers and trainers to strengthen their capacity in implementing Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET). The workshop, held in […]
Tension eases in Turkana Southern Corridor as authorities oversee stolen livestock return
Katilu – 21th August 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations)Authorities in Aroo Sub-County have successfully recovered and returned cattle stolen from the Ngikamatak community of Kotaruk, Loima Sub-County, easing rising tensions and averting possible retaliatory raids. The recovery was spearheaded by the County Government with support from the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) under the Peace […]
One Health Drive Strengthens Border Communities Against Disease
Lokiriama- August 19, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Border communities in Turkana are stepping up disease surveillance and prevention through the One Health initiative that unites human, animal, and environmental health services. In a joint effort led by the County Government and International Rescue Committee (IRC), health teams have been conducting support supervision along […]
County government rallies stakeholders to boost immunization uptake
21st August (Public Communication and Media Relations) Lokiriama Sub-County health officials, community leaders, and partners convened for a sensitization meeting under the National Vaccines and Immunization Program (NVIP) to review progress, address challenges, and strengthen efforts to reach every child with life-saving vaccines. Supported by PATH, this meeting placed special focus on upcoming vaccines such […]
County launches final cross-border One Health committee in Lokiriama
Lokiriama- August 20, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, in collaboration with partners and local leaders, has inaugurated the Cross-Border One Health Committee in Lokiriama Sub-county, this is the last in a series of similar committees formed in Loima, Kibish, Turkana West, and Lokichoggio. The committees are designed to strengthen cross-border health […]
Third round of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention campaign to begin
Lodwar – August 20, 2025 (Public Communication and Media relations) The County Secretary hosted a team from the National Malaria Control Program, Catholic Relief Services, and Moi/Duke Universities to provide current status on the recently piloted Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention. This is an innovative malaria prevention strategy, set to be implemented across the county. SMC has […]
County intensifies vaccination advocacy in remote villages
Lodwar- August 19, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Health has concluded a stakeholders meeting that poised to advocate for improved access to equitable vaccines. This targeted the unvaccinated population and missed pastoral communities. Supported by PATH, the meeting aimed at reducing missed and zero dose cases as well as address common […]
EACC visits Turkana County Public to discuss anti-corruption efforts
Lodwar – 20th August, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana County Public Service Board (TCPSB) hosted a team from the North Rift Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission officials (EACC) led by their new Regional Manager, Major (Rtd) Kuntai Ole Tingisha. The visit aimed to promote integrity, helping the public access services fairly, this is […]
Turkana-Omo border communities to benefit from gender and climate adaptation program for peace building
Lodwar, 15th August 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Turkana, Dassenach and Nyangatom residing in the Kenya-Ethiopia borders at Todonyang, Kibish and South Omo areas will benefit from a gender and climate change program aimed at building resilience and promoting peaceful co-existence. The program, “Addressing the intersection of climate, conflict and gender equality in […]