COUNTY GOVERNMENT SEEKS TO FINALISE EXTRACTIVE POLICY
March 6, 2024, Lodwar (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Government has taken a bold step to finalise the extraction policy is aimed at ensuring the sustainable governance of Turkana County’s abundant energy, minerals, and petroleum resources. The Directorates of Minerals and Petroleum will be working in conjunction with Kenya Oil and Gas Working Group […]
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS ON THE RURAL ELECTRIFICATION’S MINI-GRIDS COMMENCES
March 4, 2024, Lokiriama (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Energy, Petroleum, and Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) has begun community engagements at the 12 mini grids located in various sites across the county. The World Bank funded project aims to enhance power connectivity and make a significant stride towards provision […]
COUNTY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM BENEFITS LODWAR STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
March 6th 2024, Lodwar (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government held a one day “Youth Empowerment Program” through which officials met Students’ Associations for discussions on policies and programs designed by the Government to benefit the Youth. The meeting was held today at the Turkana University College in Lodwar. County Executive for […]
DEPUTY GOVERNOR HOSTS WELTHUNGERHILFE REPRESENTATIVES
March 6, 2024, Lodwar (Public Communications and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr John Erus held talks with Welthungerhilfe (WHH) representatives who paid a courtesy call at the County Government Headquarters. In his remarks, DG Dr Erus appreciated WHH Kenya for implementing projects in the county calling on enhanced partnerships across all sectors. “Water access still […]
SECTOR PLAYERS MEET OVER SUSTAINABLE UTILISATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN TURKANA
Lodwar, 6th March 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Stakeholders in the field of Natural Resources in Turkana have concluded a one-day meeting where sustainable utilization and improved management of resources dominated their discussions. The meeting also served as a platform for the formation of a committee to oversee the planning of the International Day […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMMENCES DRAFTING OF FACILITY IMPROVEMENT FINANCING LAW
March 1, 2024, Lokichar (Public Communications and Media Relations) Following the successful sensitization of health stakeholders on Universal Health Coverage Acts, the County Department of Health and Sanitation has commenced drafting a Turkana Health Services Improvement Financing Bill and Regulations. The law aims to allow facilities to directly receive funds and spend on operational costs. […]
DEPUTY GOVERNOR ERUS HOSTS THE FRENCH AMBASSADOR TO KENYA IN TURKANA
March 6, 2024, Lodwar (Public Communicatons and Media Relations) The Deputy Governor, Dr John Erus today hosted the French Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Arnaud Suquet and the WFP Country Director and Representative, Lauren Landis in his office. The purpose of the visit was to discuss and witness the impact of the Blanket Supplementary Feeding […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT WARNS AGAINST VANDALISM OF STREET LIGHTS
March 4, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County has called upon residents of the area to take part in curbing the escalating incidences of vandalism targeting street lights, cautioning that stern action will be taken against perpetrators. While stating to the media, CECM for Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Areas Management Peter Akono […]
‘LIPA MAJI’ CAMPAIGNS INTENSIFIED TO PROMOTE WATER PROJECTS SUSTAINABILITY
March 3, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Department of Water Services has refocused its attention on ‘Lipa Maji’ as a strategic initiative to generate funds for the routine maintenance of boreholes, ensuring the long-term sustainability of water supply projects in Turkana. County Executive for Water Services, Faith Aletea, highlighted water supply systems […]
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT INTENSIFIES ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION TO FIGHT MEASLES OUTBREAK
1st March 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) County Department of Health and Sanitation and UNICEF Kenya have held consultative meetings on emergency response to measles outbreaks in affected sub-counties. The emergency response is looking to strengthen routine vaccination, increase surveillance, and stop the transmission in high-risk sub-counties of Turkana West, Lokichoggio, Loima, and Turkana […]