IMPACT KENYA MEETS COUNTY OFFICIALS, PROPOSES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY LAND RIGHTS ADVOCACY
Residents of Turkana are to benefit from an advocacy program by Impact Kenya designed to create awareness about community land rights. County Director for Survey, Joseph Egiron, revealed that following a meeting with the Program Manager of Impact Kenya, a renowned player in the land justice system in Kenya. The meeting, which was held at […]
EMBASSY OF FINLAND, UN WOMEN AND NCCK PLEDGE TO STRENGTHEN GENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL PROTECTION IN TURKANA
The Embassy of Finland, in partnership with UN Women and the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), visited the Turkana Deputy Governor, to discuss and gain insights into strengthening gender equality and social protection in Turkana. Head of Cooperation, Embassy of Finland, Anu Ala-Rantala provided an overview of their collaborative programs within the county […]
TULDO EXPLORES COLLABORATION FOR LIVELIHOOD DIVERSIFICATION
Officials from the Turkana Livelihoods Diversification Organization (TuLDO) visited Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus to explore opportunities for partnership and collaboration. Chief Executive Officer, Damien Aryong’ briefed on TuLDO’s aim to promote the diversification of livelihoods among vulnerable groups, including agro-pastoralists, fisherfolk, and nomadic livestock communities. Deputy Governor Dr. Erus reiterated the County’s commitment to […]
IGAD AND USAID CBCR COLLABORATE TO ENHANCE CROSS-BORDER COMMUNITY RESILIENCE.
In a significant step towards strengthening cross-border community resilience in the Horn of Africa, officials from the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the USAID’s Cross-Border Community Resilience (CBCR) activity came together today to discuss the progress on the Project. The USAID’s CBCR activity is a regional initiative, implemented by Chemonics and ACDI/VOCA in collaboration […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI COMMITS TO COMPLETE COUNTY PROJECTS, AS TOUR OF TURKANA EAST ENTERS FOURTH DAY
Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has promised that the County Government will prioritize the completion of county projects during his tenure. The focus was on Katilia Ward on day four of the Governor’s development tour of Turkana East Sub-County, where he promised to ensure residents get the full value of county funds invested in projects. “I do […]
BOOST FOR ECDE IN TURKANA AS SAVE THE CHILDREN DONATES LEARNING MATERIALS
ECDE Centres in Turkana have got a major boost after Save the Children donated many learning materials for young learners to enhance their education. Speaking today after receipt of the materials, the ECDE Director, Ezekiel Kulal, confirmed that the consignment included 300 ECD learning kits, 135 play mats, and 300 learning charts. He added that […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT PREPARES A CONTINGENCY PLAN TO TIMELY RESPOND TO THE FORTHCOMING EL-NINO
The recent Kenya Meteorological rainfall forecast for the October-November-December season, clearly predicts there will be above normal rainfall at 55%, way above near normal precipitation at 35% occurrence of El-Nino in Turkana County. Above-normal rainfall in Turkana is positively correlated to both flash and river floods in most areas across the entire county. In this […]
TURKANA LEADERS UNITE IN PUSH TO END INSECURITY IN TURKANA EAST KAMUGE, 30TH SEPTEMBER 2023 (GOVERNOR’S PRESS SERVICE)
Turkana leaders have demanded immediate action to enhance security in bandit-prone areas of Turkana East Sub County. Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has stated that the leaders will take action to address the banditry menace. He emphasized that they will not stand by while the county’s residents continue suffering at the hands of bandits. “I come from […]
EACC TRAINS TURKANA PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD IN READINESS TO UNDERTAKE WEALTH DECLARATION EXERCISE
Turkana County Public Service Board (TCPSB) members and staff have benefitted from a three-day training by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption team in order to prepare for the wealth declaration exercise. The exercise, a legal requirement for all employees in the county public service, is set to commence in November 2023 for over a period of […]
LODWAR MUNICIPALITY EMBARKS ON PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ON INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS UPGRADE PROJECT
A comprehensive public engagement exercise has been initiated to upgrade four informal settlements at Nabute, Soweto, Napetet, and Ngitakito areas in Lodwar Municipality through the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Plan (KISIP). The upgrade is to streamline the provision of essential social amenities, including access to clean water and electricity in decent housing for the residents. […]