GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI OVERSEES the REINTEGRATION OF 32 YOUTH HELD IN UGANDAN PRISONS INTO THE SOCIETY
By Governor’s Press Services (28-04-2024) In an event held in Urum village unit today, Lokiriama/Lorengkippi Ward, 32 young men who were previously indicted to 20 years in Ugandan prisons, were received back home. For proper reintegration, spiritual leaders carried out a cleansing ceremony in order to turn a new page of life for them. His […]
TURKANA COUNTY WARNS OF POSSIBLE WATER SHORTAGE IN LODWAR AND KALOKOL, CURRENT FLOODS WRECK HAVOC IN THE INSTALLATIONS
Lodwar, April 27, 2024 (Public Communications & Media Relations) The County Department of Water Services has issued an alert on possible water shortages that may severely affect residents of Kanamkemer in Lodwar and Kalokol starting today. “The unfortunate situation has arisen from the destruction of borehole-9 at Nabulon, following the swelling of the River Turkwell. […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND USAID UONGOZI WA AFYA THABITI PARTNER TO ADVANCE POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND TRACKING ENGAGEMENT IN TURKANA
Lodwar, April 25, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Officers from the County Government together with UONGOZI WA AFYA THABITI (UAT) met to review and enhance health policy frameworks, focusing on the development and engagement tracking of policies across the county. This meeting was geared towards improving the management and funding of healthcare facilities for […]
HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVE ENHANCED INDIGENOUS CHICKS AND CHICKEN FEEDS TO ENHANCE FOOD SECURITY IN TURKANA WEST
Natiir 1, April 24, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) At least 500 households in Kakuma, Lopur, Kalobeyei, Songot and Nanam in Turkana West have received 3,000 enhanced indigenous a month-old chicks and five metric tons of chicken starter feeds from the County Government in partnership with Welthungerhilfe (WHH). The five Wards received the chicks […]
COUNTY, WORLD FOOD PROGRAM PARTNER TO EMPOWER FARMERS THROUGH POULTRY VENTURES.
Lodwar April 25, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) In light of the unpredictability of climate change, poultry farming presents a viable option for decent employment for the young people in Turkana. Recognizing this potential, the County Government and the World Food Programme (WFP) have collaborated to empower small-scale poultry farmers in Turkana. The partnership […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT CONCLUDES A COUNTY-WIDE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION EXERCISE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2024/2025
Lodwar, April 25, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Chief Officer for Economic planning, Samuel Ekaale said that the ongoing public participation exercise taking the form of public consultations, brings together residents and stakeholders in all the 11 Sub-counties of Turkana. He was addressing participants during the public participation exercise held at the Lodwar […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY FOR CROSS-BORDER PASTORALISTS DEVELOPMENT (APAD) LAUNCH PROJECT TO PROMOTE PEACE IN KENYA-UGANDA LOKIRIAMA CORRIDOR
Lorugum, April 25, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana through its Directorate for Peace and Conflict Management has partnered with the Agency for Cross-Border Pastoralists Development (APaD) to launch a project dubbed “Connecting Communities for Sustainable Peace in Karamoja Region”. The launch aimed at strengthening all systems and structures for […]
GOVERNMENT, TURKANA CHURCH DEVELOPMENT MISSION TRAIN HEALTH OFFICERS ON INTEGRATED COMMUNITY CASE MANAGEMENT
Loima, April 24, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government in collaboration with Turkana Church Development Mission have trained 51 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and Community Health Assistants (CHAs) on Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) through “ACCEPT” project in Loima Sub-County. The 5-day training ending on April 26, 2024, is meant to enhance […]
WE HAVE A STRATEGIC PLAN TO ACCELERATE VACCINE UPTAKE IN TURKANA, HEALTH CECM SAYS
Lodwar, April 24, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Executive for Health and Sanitation, Dr Francis Mariao has assured residents of Turkana and partners that the Turkana County Government has developed a strategic and workable plan geared towards increasing the uptake of vaccines to a target of 85% for the current year. Dr […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP TURKANA COUNTY ENERGY DATABASE WEBSITE TO EASE ACCESS TO THE COUNTY ENERGY STATUS
Lodwar, April 23, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government in partnership with GIZ, has contracted Koxcloud Digital, a consulting firm to develop the Turkana County Energy Database website, which will give the Directorate access to all Data regarding Energy and its available resources in the County. This website will be a one-stop […]