County engages Faith-Based Organizations to strengthen coordinated development
Lodwar, 29th April, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government through the Department of Resource Mobilisation, Partnerships and Donor Coordination (RMPDC) convened a Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) workshop, bringing together more than 20 faith-based organizations operating across Turkana County to align their interventions with the County’s development agenda. Supported by SAPCONE, the workshop aimed […]
Kakuma Municioality conducts service delivery dialogue
Kakuma, April 29, 2026 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Kakuma Municipality, in collaboration with VNG International, held a Service Delivery Dialogue aimed at strengthening effective service provision and improving collaboration among key stakeholders. The forum brought together county officials, municipal leadership, and development partners to deliberate on strategies for enhancing service delivery within Kakuma Municipality […]
SCORE II Project in Turkana ‘On Track,’ Preliminary Review Shows
Lodwar, April 29, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A preliminary review of the second phase of the SCORE II project in Turkana indicates implementation is on track, with notable progress recorded across water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions The four-day joint review was conducted by the County and the funding partner, Korea International Cooperation […]
Chief Maraka, Ekwang’a hold meeting with project team after leadership changes
Lodwar, April 29, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) Days after taking office, County Project Coordinator, Michael Ekwanga, joined Chief Officer for Agriculture and Land Reclamation, David Maraka in a meeting with the Drought Resilience Programme of Northern Kenya (DRPNK) team to review ongoing programmes in Turkana. Chief Maraka welcomed the new CPC to the team […]
Handover completed projects, Lokichoggio residents tell government officials
Lokichoggio, April 28, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations) Lokichoggio residents who attended the budget public participation forum have urged the county government to ensure all the completed projects across the sub-county have been handed over to the community. They argued the expected benefits of these projects have been lost. In addition to this, residents highlighted […]
KOICA, UNICEF begin review of ongoing Ksh 900 million WASH program in Turkana
Lodwar, April 27, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A joint delegation from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has begun a four-day visit to evaluate ongoing projects under the second phase of the SCORE program in Turkana. Deputy County Secretary for Administration Joseph Nyanga and Chief Officers […]
County Government, Kenya Red Cross align on HIV response amid rising infections
Lodwar – April 27, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation hosted a delegation from the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) on a two-day learning visit aimed at strengthening collaboration on HIV prevention, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Turkana County. The delegation, led by Rukia […]
Turkana Central residents push for completion of stalled projects in 2026–2027 Budget
Lodwar – April 27, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Residents of Turkana Central have concluded a public review of the proposed 2026–2027 Financial Year budget, with strong calls for the county government to prioritise stalled projects over launching new ones. During the forum, approximately 250 residents participated in a page-by-page review of the budget […]
County, LOKADO Launch farmers field school to Enhance Nutrition and Food Security
Natira APRIL 27, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government in partnership with LOKADO has launched a Farmers Field School in Natira, an innovative program designed to educate local communities in climate-smart agriculture. The move aims to empower both households and schools to adopt sustainable agricultural practices that enhance nutrition and contribute to […]
Leadership Transition at Drought Resilience Programme
Lodwar, April 27, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) — CPA Michael Ekwanga has taken over as County Project Coordinator for the Drought Resilience Programme in Northern Kenya (DRPNK), succeeding Eng. Charles Ekeno, who has moved to head the Horn of Africa Groundwater Resilience Project. The handover ceremony was presided over by County Chief Officer […]