COUNTY, NORTHERN KENYA DROUGHT RESILIENCE PROGRAMME OFFICIALS ASSESS PROGRESS IN TURKANA
Lodwar- February 25, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) National and county government officials from the Drought Resilience Programme in Northern Kenya (DRPNK) have conducted a two-day assessment to review the implementation. The six-year project worth Kshs 1.65 billion, and funded by KfW Bank and the Federal Republic of Germany, is being implemented by the […]
TURKANA, LAIKIPIA COUNTIES DISCUSS LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AS REVENUE GENERATION RESOURCES
Lodwar- February 24, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana, led by the Acting County Secretary, Joseph Nyang’a, met with the Laikipia County Government’s multi-department team and IFC in a courtesy call to brief and discuss the collaborative learning of county best practices knowledge sharing visit scheduled this week. This is […]
KERIO DELTA’S HEARING-IMPAIRED STAR SHINES IN TURKANA’S FIRST SECURITY WARDEN EXERCISE
Damien Ewalan, a resident from Kerio Delta Ward with hearing impairment, won in the just-concluded first-ever countywide security warden recruitment exercise held at the Ekaales Center. Damien won the 5km race in his ward category, proving every interviewee had an equal chance. The Turkana Public Service Board, with support from the Department of Public Service […]
NALINGANGOR QUARRY WORKERS ESTABLISH NEW COOPERATIVE SOCIETY
Loima- February 22, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Quarry workers at the Nalingangor stone extraction and processing site in Loima have officially formed a cooperative society to enhance their operations and welfare. The group received its registration certificate from the County Directorate of Cooperatives and Marketing, paving the way for improved business opportunities and […]
KALWASCO ACQUIRES A NEW BOREHOLE TO BOOST WATER SUPPLY
The Kangura borehole in Kalobeyei ward is now officially under the management of the Kakuma Lopur and Letea Water and Sanitation Company (KALWASCO) following its handover by the Kenya Red Cross and UN-Habitat The borehole serves hundreds of residents of Natukobenyo and Kangura villages through a pipeline network and three water kiosks at Natukobenyo village, […]
COUNTY, KENYA RED CROSS TRAIN OFFICERS TO STRENGTHEN DISASTER RESPONSE CAPACITY
Lodwar- February 21,.2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) More than 20 county government officials have completed a three-day training on disaster response, aimed at enhancing preparedness and mitigating the impact of potential disasters. The training, supported by the Kenya Red Cross Society, focused on anticipatory action and the establishment of social mechanisms to improve shock […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT INDUCTS KAKUMA MUNICIPALITY STAFF TO BOOST SERVICE DELIVERY
Kakuma- February 21, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) In a bid to boost service delivery in Kakuma Municipality, the county government has inducted the Kakuma Municipality staff. Speaking during the closure of the three-day induction, the CEC for Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Areas Management, Faith Aletia said the move signals county government’s intent […]
COUNTY HEALTH TO STRENGTHEN CHILDHOOD ILLNESS MANAGEMENT
Lodwar – February 21, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Over 30 health workers have been trained to improve the management of preventable and treatable childhood illnesses, which are the leading causes of mortality and morbidity among children under five years old. The health workers were using the Integrated Management of Newborn and Childhood Illnesses […]
TURKANA SOCIAL PROTECTION POLICY ENTERS PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PHASE
Kakuma, Feb 20th 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The push for a comprehensive Turkana County Social Protection Policy (TCSPP) has gained momentum as the county government conducted public engagements on the draft document. The policy, which aims to streamline social protection interventions by establishing clear guidelines on leadership and management structures, funding models, monitoring […]
TURKANA, SNV PARTNER TO EXPAND CLEAN COOKING ENERGY ACCESS
Lodwar – 20th February 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana County Government and SNV Kenya (Netherlands Development Organization) have pledged to strengthen their collaboration to expand access to clean cooking energy across the county. The partnership aims to improve household air quality and reduce reliance on unsustainable wood fuel. Recent surveys on access […]