Turkana County, Trademark Africa Hold Consultative Meeting on Women and Youth Empowerment in Fisheries
Lodwar, May 26, 2025 – (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government, through the Department of Trade, Gender, Youth Affairs and Tourism in Collaboration with Trademark Africa, held a consultative meeting on women and youth economic empowerment in the fisheries sector. The initiative is part of a five-year project aimed at enhancing inclusive access […]
New uniforms give Turkana’s village administrators the public face of County Government
Lodwar, 26th May 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) County Government has rolled out official uniforms for all its village administrators in a move aimed at enhancing their visibility and reinforcing their role as Frontline representatives of the county at the grassroot level. The uniforms, which included a black cap, brown colored top and a […]
County Government, Partners intensify joint rapid assessment of the Kakuma Cholera outbreak
Lodwar- May 26, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department for Health and Sanitation held talks with International Rescue Committee (IRC), UNICEF, and World Health Organization (WHO) among other partners in the health sector to discuss rapid response updates on the recently reported cholera outbreak in Kalobeyei Settlement in Turkana West. During the meeting, […]
New water Chief takes office, pledging to support technical team
Lodwar – 26th May 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The newly appointed Chief Officer for Water Services, Mark Achila, has officially assumed office, pledging to support the technical teams in improving water access throughout the county. The handover ceremony was presided over by Deputy County Secretary Joseph Nyang’a. Chief Achila, previously served as Chief […]
Against All Odds: The Inspiring Journey of a Nurse Serving Suguta Valley’s Hard-to-Reach Patients
Meet the 29-year-old Soopi Nkuuwam Thomas, a dedicated and passionate Nurse based in Kamuge Dispensary, Suguta Sub-County who is going above and beyond the call of duty to provide door-to-door healthcare services to the underserved populations of Kamuge in Suguta sub county. Suguta is one of the most volatile regions in the North Rift posing […]
County Government commits to boost community-led approach in project management
Lodwar- May 23, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has pledged to scale up community involvement in projects implementation following a two-day sensitization on formation of community-led Project Management Committees (PMC). This is a model promoted by the Council of Governors through the State Department for Devolution. Speaking during the closure of […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI CALLS ON NGOS TO HONOUR THE LOCAL CONTENT LAW
Kakuma, 24th May 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has called on NGOs operating in Turkana to adhere to the requirements of the Local Content Law, which mandates that 70% of jobs be reserved for locals. He made the remarks while attending the burial of the late Mama Moruong’or Losike, whom he eulogised […]
NEW COUNTY SECRETARY, COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD CHAIR SWORN INTO OFFICE
Lodwar, May 23, 2025 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today presided over the swearing-in of Ambassador Dr. Richard Titus Ekai as the new County Secretary and Peter Ekunyuk Ingolan as Chairperson of the Turkana County Public Service Board, at a ceremony held at the County Headquarters in Lodwar. The Governor hailed the appointments of […]
Aquifer monitoring to support long-term water management in Lodwar
Lodwar – 22nd May 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government has commenced real time monitoring of water levels in the Lodwar alluvial aquifer system to enable timely decision-making and preventing potential challenges associated with water resource management. The Directorate of Water Services and Water Resources Authority, in collaboration with the REACH Program, […]
County, ApAD to partner in supporting beneficiaries of business and livelihood diversification grants in Turkana
Lodwar, May 20, 2025 — (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government and the Agency for Cross Border Pastoralist Development (ApAD) have pledged joint implementation of a post-grant support program aimed at sustaining livelihoods, promoting peace, and combating gender-based violence in cross-border communities. The initiative targets all the 17 community-based groups (CBOs) and organizations […]