Plans are at the top gear, as Turkana hosts the 7th Edition of World Bee Day
Lodwar, May 19 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government through the Department of Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries, has assured the residents of Turkana and the visitors coming to Lodwar that all plans to celebrate the World Bee Day (WBD) on Tuesday, 2oth. The County Executive Committee Member, Wangiros Longole says “we […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI RALLIES SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT RUTO
Nakwamekwi, 17th May 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has today drummed up support for President William Samoei Ruto, emphasising that the President had honoured the commitments made to Turkana leaders during their visits to State House. He said this while attending the burial of the late Paulo Nawoko Napilio, whom he eulogized […]
Presidential Taskforce shifts focus to data collection on Human Origins Project
Lodwar, May 16, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) After engaging the county top leadership, the Presidential Taskforce on the Kenya Home of Human Origins Museum and Science Park shifted focus to the County Directorate of Tourism to work out modalities for administering tools for collecting vital data in Turkana. The session, held in Lodwar, […]
Finance Department hosts Songot students for public finance learning tour
Lodwar, May 16, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana, through the Department of Finance and Economic Planning, on Friday hosted 45 students from Songot Secondary School for an educational tour aimed at deepening their understanding of public finance and governance systems. The learners, drawn from the school’s History class, were […]
Namanatlem residents appeal to government for more livestock restocking in next year’s budget
Namanatlem, May 16, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The pastoralist community in Namanatlem, Napusmoru in Turkana South have appealed to the County Government through the Department of Livestock Development to have them considered for more restocking drives, regarding themselves more vulnerable that any other community in the South Sub-county. Residents were expressing their concerns […]
County WASH stakeholders set up fight against non-revenue water in Turkana
Lodwar – 16th May, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) stakeholders have resolved to review the draft regulations for the Turkana County Water Act 2019 in an effort to reduce non-revenue water (NRW) losses and improve water access in Turkana. The stakeholders, participating in a workshop supported by the […]
World Bank Recognizes Turkana County for Excellence in Locust Response Project
Mombasa- May 15, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana has been awarded as the third best nationally for its outstanding implementation of the 2020/2025 Emergency Locust Response Project (ELRP). This is a World Bank-funded initiative. The award was presented to James Wangiros, the County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, Livestock […]
140 Community Health Promoters gain knowledge on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases prevention
Kakuma- May 15, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) At least 140 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and Community Health Assistants (CHAs) have undergone an intensive training on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The training targeted 100 from host community and 40 from refugee camps in Turkana West. The training aims to boost community awareness, […]
Lokitaung Hospital prides for the first-ever cesarean surgery
Lodwar- May 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Esther Ayanae, a 24-year-old woman from Riokomor Village is the first woman to undergo the first-ever Cesarean Section (CS) surgery at Lokitaung Sub-County Hospital in Turkana North. The successful surgery was accomplished on April 5th at Dr Rafael Morcillo Theater in Lokitaung. Expressing her gratitude to […]
Livestock restocking holds key to pastoralists future, prosperity in Turkana – Chief Lokoel
Lokaburu, May 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Chief Officer for Livestock Development, Dr Gilchrist Lokoel, has reaffirmed the county government’s commitment to restock animals to the targeted 20 areas spread across the county. The county plans to restock affected households with 12000 animals to pastoralist community. The restocking activity, said the chief, […]