WORLD VISION HANDS OVER KDREAM PROGRAM PROJECTS TO TURKANA COUNTY
Kalobeyei, Feb 20th 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana has officially taken over all projects implemented under the Kalobeyei Integrated Drought Response Program (KDREAM) following their handover by World Vision. CEC for Water Services, Patrick Losike Lokaimoe, received the projects on behalf of the County Government from World Vision’s Director […]
COUNTY CONDUCTS PETROL STATION INSPECTIONS IN TURKANA CENTRAL
Lodwar, February 19, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Directorate of Trade, Weights, and Measures Department have undertaken a verification exercise in Turkana Central petrol stations to enforce fair trade practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance customer satisfaction The inspection focused on evaluating fuel nozzle dispensing machines, verifying and calibrating petrol and diesel dispensing […]
COUNTY, VNG INTERNATIONAL PLAN FOR 2025 GOVERNANCE ACTIVITIES
Lodwar- February 19, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The county government led by the Acting County Secretary, Joseph Nyanga, met with VNG International to discuss VNGI’s planned activities for Turkana in 2025, aligned with the county government’s development plan. The purpose of this workshop was toexplore ways to maximize collaboration, co-implementation, and joint planning […]
COUNTY, SAFARICOM PLC AND IRC ALIGN PRIORITIES AND FIND OPPORTUNITIES ON TECHNOLOGY USE IN TRACKING PROJECTS.
County HQ, February 19, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana hosted Safaricom PLC and International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Lodwar on Wednesday, and unanimously agreed to align their priorities to effectively use technology to improve digitization of the health systems and utilization of internet in health facilities across Turkana County. […]
LODWAR REFERRAL HOSPITAL GETS NEW SKIN CANCER EQUIPMENT
Lodwar – February 18, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Lodwar County Referral Hospital’s (LCRH) Oncology Unit has received cryotherapy equipment from the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) towards improved access to skin cancer treatment and prevention. The equipment, also known as cryosurgery, will be housed in the recently launched Oncology Centre […]
FLLOCA PROGRAM TO INCREASE NASINYONO LAND FOR IRRIGATION
Nasinyono – 17th Feb 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County Government will increase the 349-hectare Nasinyono Irrigation Scheme by a further 100 hectares to utilize the mega water pan. The water pan project, part of a climate resilience-building initiative under the Financing Locally Led Climate Change Action (FLLoCA), has been designed to enable […]
RECRUITMENT COMMENCES FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY SECRETARY, CPSB CHAIR
Lodwar- February 17, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The recruitment process for the appointment of the County Secretary and Head of Public Service, as well as the Chairperson of the County Public Service Board (CPSB) commenced in Lodwar today. At least 20 individuals have been shortlisted with the interviews scheduled for 10 days between […]
TURKANA PLAYERS ISSUED NATIONAL FLAG AHEAD OF EALASCA GAMES IN KAMPALA
Lodwar- February 17, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government has issued the national flag to a team of eight players from Turkana who will be joining the national squad representing Kenya at the East African Local Authorities Sports and Culture Association (EALASCA) Games, scheduled in Kampala, Uganda at the end of this […]
COUNTY, TUPADO CONDUCT LIVESTOCK VACCINATION AND TREATMENT IN KAKUMA
Kakuma- February 17, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Directorate of Veterinary Services conducted a 10-day livestock health campaign in Kakuma Municipality in partnership with TUPADO Organization. This exercise focused on vaccination, deworming, and supportive treatment of goats and sheep (shoats), ensuring improved animal health and reduced diseases among pastoralist communities. During the campaign, […]
MAGEREZA DT SACCO ELECTS NEW DELEGATE REPRESENTATIVE
Lodwar – 12th Feb 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Magereza Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) has elected a new delegate representative to serve in its management and advocate for members’ interests. The election was supervised by the County Directorate of Cooperatives and Marketing and witnessed by top officials from the Kenya Prisons […]