KALOKOL IDENTIFIED AS PROMISING SITE FOR ENERGY PROJECTS
Lodwar- September 12, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Private Sector players in the energy industry have identified Kalokol as a promising site for upcoming projects aimed at improving access to clean and sustainable energy solutions. At a consultative meeting with the County Chief Officer for Energy and Petroleum, Triza Amoni, the stakeholders noted that […]
COUNTY WATER SERVICES TAKES OVER UPGRADED WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN LOKICHAR
Lokichar – September 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Water Services has officially taken over an upgraded water supply system from Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Kalodicha Village, Lokichar. The upgraded infrastructure – funded by Charity Water – includes an elevated steel tank, a four-kilometer pipeline network, an upgraded borehole pump, and […]
COUNTY TO SUPPORT ENERGY ACCESS CONFERENCE FOR HOST AND REFUGEE COMMUNITIES
Lodwar- September 12, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government has pledged its support for the upcoming Market-Based Energy Access (MBEA) conference, a knowledge-sharing forum that will highlight solutions to energy access challenges in humanitarian settings in Kakuma and Kalobeyei settlements. Chief Officer for Energy and Petroleum, Triza Amoni, announced the commitment after […]
TURKANA BUILDS GRASSROOTS EPIDEMIC DEFENSES
Lodwar- September 12, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, in collaboration with the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) through the PREPARE Project, has concluded a five-day training on epidemic preparedness at the grassroots level. The training, brought together 30 community-based workers including Community Health Promoters (CHPs), Community Disease Reporters (CDRs), Community Health […]
COUNTY INSPECTS LODWAR BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT, URGE FAST-TRACKING
Lodwar- September 12, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A multi-departmental team from the County Government has inspected the ongoing beautification project of Lodwar town, urging the contractor to accelerate progress and ensure adherence to approved standards. The inspection team, led by Engineer Ignatius Kopeto, comprised officials from the departments of Public Works, Urban Areas […]
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTERS ADOPT NEW INTEGRATED APPROACHES TO COMBAT MALNUTRITION
Lodwar – September 11, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Following a trainer of trainers (ToTs) sensitization on Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) with Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), the county government has concluded cascading the training to Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in Loima and Turkana Central sub-counties. The 11-day grassroots training on common […]
COUNTY TO DIGITIZE WATER ASSETS INVENTORY FOR BETTER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Lodwar – September 11, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Sub-county water and water service provider officers are working towards developing a water assets inventory dashboard designed to present the county’s water infrastructure in a simplified visual interface for easier management. The dashboard, titled “Turkana Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Map”, is being developed in […]
New County Food Systems Project reintroduces 4-K Club Model in Turkana Schools
Lodwar – September 10, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The new Food Systems Resilience Project in Turkana has reintroduced 4-K Club Model to schools in the county, following a two-day training of institution heads and patrons in Lodwar. The Project, funded by World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, […]
DG ERUS MEETS SAVE THE CHILDREN COUNTRY DIRECTOR, CALLS FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS
Lodwar- September 11, 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) The Deputy Governor, Dr John Erus has urged development partners to strengthen data-driven interventions in health, nutrition, and child protection during a meeting with a delegation from Save the Children led by Country Director for Kenya and Madagascar, Jib Rabiltossaporn. Dr Erus said the County Government, under Governor […]
Boost for security as newly recruited wardens inducted, deployed to work stations
Lodwar, September 10th 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has concluded the induction of newly recruited security wardens and issued deployment letters assigning them to various work stations. Speaking during the exercise, CECM for Public Service, Administration and Disaster Management, Patrick Losike Lokaimoe, said the move would strengthen the County’s capacity to […]