Turkana Health leaders roll out new strategies to combat Kalazar and boost service delivery
Lodwar – September 24, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation, led by the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Dr Esekon Joseph Epem, convened a high-level meeting with directorates of Medical Services, Preventive and Promotive Health, and Lodwar County Referral Hospital to deliberate on strategies to address key health priorities. […]
DG Erus calls for safeguarding of Turkanas’ fragile ecosystem in Urban Policy
Lodwar, September 24, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has urged the team drafting Turkana’s first Urban Areas Development Policy to integrate safeguards for the county’s unique ecological and climatic features into the document. According to Dr. Erus, such safeguards would ensure the policy responds to the realities of the […]
Boost for SMEs as County explores partnership with Ronalds LLP
Nairobi, 23rd September 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Turkana stand to benefit after Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus led the county government’s efforts in engaging with Ronalds LLP on partnerships for business growth and community empowerment. The firm, a leading and renowned provider of business audit and advisory […]
Turkana prepares for the next phase of refugee response program under Danish funding
Nairobi, 23rd September 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr John Erus has reiterated County’s commitment towards working with partners to deliver Integrated service delivery to the refugee population currently hosted by the county at Kakuma camp and Kalobeyei settlement scheme. Speaking at a meeting in which a delegation of the Royal Danish […]
County pledges to offer solutions over disputed Eliye land
Lodwar – 23rd September 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) In a bid to provide an amicable solution to land disputes in Turkana, the County Government has pledged to continue its investigation into an emerging case in Kangatotha Ward, where the community has reported a land grabbing incident. Speaking to members of the Eliye community […]
County launches investigation over alleged animal attack in Loima
Loima – September 23rd (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has launched investigations following reports that livestock had been attacked and killed by hyenas in Loima Sub-County. Led by the Directorates of Natural Resources and Environment, the county team commenced a fact-finding mission at Lokwatubwa, where most cases had been reported, citing attacks […]
County commits to strengthen municipalities as policy forum commence
Lodwar, 23 September 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana has reiterated its commitment to strengthening existing municipalities and push for elevation of towns eligible for upgrade to municipality status. Speaking during the opening of a three-day forum on Turkana Urban Areas Development Policy, County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Lands, […]
Flurry of activities across Turkana as county marks 2025 International Day of Peace
Lorogon – 22 September 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations)Turkana County joined global observances of the 2025 International Day of Peace with a series of cross-border meetings and public events. The main event at Lorogon, Aroo Sub County observed the celebrations themed “Act Now for a Peaceful World,” by bringing together communities from West Pokot […]
Community Mobilizers trained to prevent diseases along Turkana borders
Lodwar- September 19, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) They are not doctors or nurses in busy wards. They are ordinary men and women — Community Mobilizers (CMs) — who have been trained to act fast, detect danger, and respond immediately before outbreaks take root. Working hand in hand with Community Health Promoters (CHPs), Community […]
Turkana steps up fight against preventable blindness with new reporting tools
Lodwar- September 19, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) At least 15 healthcare workers from Turkana have been equipped with new reporting tools designed to transform the way eyecare outcomes are documented and audited. Drawn from eyecare, pharmacy, clinical services, nursing, health records, and information units, the officers will now generate more reliable and inclusive […]