COUNTY GOVERNMENT FINALIZES PREPARATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Lodwar- March 6, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Directorate of Gender and Youth Affairs has concluded its final preparations for International Women’s Day, set for tomorrow- Saturday, March 8, 2025.This year’s theme is “Accelerate Action,” which emphasizes the need for swift and decisive measures to achieve gender equality. To kick off the celebrations, […]
TURKANA TO BENEFIT FROM KOICA-UNICEF WATER PROJECT
Lodwar, 5th March 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) -Turkana County is set to benefit from a KOICA-UNICEF water project aimed at improving resilience to WASH-related climate crises, sanitation, and hygiene in four sub-counties: Loima, Turkana Central, Kibish, and Turkana North. The ‘Strengthening County Resilience against WASH-related Climate Crisis in Turkana’ (SCORE II) Project will be officially […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI FLAGS OFF DISTRIBUTION OF LIVESTOCK FEEDS AND VETERINARY SUPPLIES TO AID PASTORALISTS
Lodwar, 5th March 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) -Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today flagged off the distribution of supplementary livestock feeds, veterinary vaccines, drugs, and equipment to support pastoralists across Turkana County. The initiative includes 2,870 bags of supplementary livestock feeds, which will benefit 2,870 vulnerable households with livestock affected by drought. The distribution targets communities in […]
PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD MEMBERS TRAIN ON GOVERNANCE
Kakuma- March 5, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Public Service Board (CPSB) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have concluded a training of trainers in Kakuma. These trainers will sensitize county government staff on national values and principles of good governance. The three-day training led to the development of two documents […]
STAKEHOLDERS VALIDATE VOCATIONAL TRAINING STRATEGIC PLAN
Kakuma- March 5, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A strategic plan aimed at transforming eight vocational training institutions in Turkana into skilled, competitive, and sustainable workforce development sources, has been validated. This plan was validated by a joint county executive and assembly committee on education, as well as vocational training managers and development partners. […]
COUNTY, BLUE ECONOMY STAKEHOLDERS MEET TO STRENGTHEN FISHERIES
Lodwar – March 3, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries James Wangiros had convened a meeting to address key challenges in the fisheries sector and explore opportunities for growth. CEC Wangiros emphasized the county’s commitment to revitalizing the Kalokol Cooperative, recognizing its potential […]
NACHURO AND NASINYONO PASTORALISTS BENEFIT FROM LIVESTOCK VACCINATION DRIVE
Nasinyono – 3rd March 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) To safeguard the health and livelihoods of pastoralist communities, the County Government in collaboration with Welthungerhilfe Kenya (WHH) have conducted a livestock vaccination campaign across Nachuro and Nasinyono in Lokichoggio and Turkana West sub-counties respectively. The nine – day initiative, is part of an AA/GFFO […]
HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOLDS A PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP STAKEHOLDER FORUM TO ENHANCE COLLABORATION
Lodwar- March 4, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation has held a private sector stakeholder engagement to strengthen collaboration and partnership in delivering quality healthcare services. The forum included participants from various sectors in financial services, hospitality, health, and higher educational institutions. The key priority areas discussed included strengthening […]
COUNTY, NLC, FAO INTENSIFY EFFORTS TOWARDS EFFECTIVE LAND USE IN LODWAR AND KAKUMA
Lodwar- March 4, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The county government, in collaboration with the National Land Commission (NLC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), have partnered to conduct an intensive land-use planning and survey exercise aimed at securing public land in Lodwar and Kakuma. Speaking at a joint meeting to initiate the […]
TOURISM REGULATORY AUTHORITY TRAINS HOSPITALITY STAKEHOLDERS IN TURKANA
Lodwar – February 4, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Tourism stakeholders and hotel owners have undergone capacity-building training to enhance service quality in the Turkana hospitality industry. Held in Lodwar and supported by the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA), the training aimed to equip the participants with essential skills to improve customer experience and align […]