COUNTY, CLIMATE CHANGE FUND INSPECT WATER PROJECTS UNDER FLLOCA PROGRAM
Lokichoggio – 24th April, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Directorate of climate change has concluded the inspection of water projects funded by the Financing Locally-Led Climate Change Action (FLLoCCA) in Lokichoggio, Turkana North and Turkana West sub counties. The joint inspection team was led by Director of Climate Change George Emase and […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT PROCURES TWO REFRIGERATORS TO STRENGTHEN COLD CHAIN SYSTEM IN RIOKOMOR COMMUNITY
Riokomor – April 24, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Chief Officer for Preventive and Promotive, Janerose Tioko, delivered two refrigerators to the Riokomor community in Turkana North. Chief Tioko stated that the county government had procured the refrigerators for vaccine storage to strengthen the Cold Chain System, ensuring timely vaccine availability for […]
TURKANA COUNTY PARTICIPATES IN DIGITAL MATURITY INDEX PILOT PROGRAM
Officials from various departments of the Turkana County Government took part in a pilot exercise for the Digital Maturity Index (DMI), a program designed to facilitate structured digital transformation within local governments. The initiative provides a standardised framework for assessing digital maturity, responding to the growing need for improved digital services. The workshop, organised by […]
SEED BULKING STRATEGY TO STRENGTHEN LIVESTOCK FEEDS SYSTEM
Songot, April 23, 2025- (Public Communication and Media Relations) The strategic collaboration between IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD) and the the County Government through the Directorate of Livestock Production, and other development partners, play a key role in ensuring the Naremito Fodder Producer Group’s intention to strengthen livestock feed systems through […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA RED CROSS SOCIETY DISCUSS THE UPCOMING AI- ENABLED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
Lodwar- April 22, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations)- The Department of Health and Sanitation hosted the Kenya Red Cross Society Surveillance Unit in a courtesy call to discuss the upcoming AI- Enabled Surveillance System. The Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) feasibility Assessment will be carried out in Kalobeyei, Kakuma Municipality in Turkana West Sub-county. Chairing the […]
OVER 170 HOUSEHOLDS BENEFIT FROM RESTOCKING EXERCISE IN AROO SUB-COUNTY
Katilu|Lokapel, April 18, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Over 170 targeted households in both Katilu and Lokapel villages did not hide their excitement after the County Government distributed 856 shoats in Aroo Sub-county. Each household received five goats. This was geared towards restoring them back to the position they were before the adversaries of […]
COUNTY MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION FORUM DISCUSSES WASH PROGRESS
Lodwar- January 17, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Directorates of Public Health and Water Services, in partnership with Turkana Pastoralists Development Organization (TUPADO), convened Water, Sanitation and Hygiene partners to discuss progress and address existing gaps. The WASH Coordination Forum aims at increasing sustainable access to improved water and sanitation services, eliminate open […]
NEW WATER COMPANY SET TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH ITS EMPLOYEES
Lodwar – 17th April 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Employees of the Turkana Urban Water and Sewerage Company (TUWASCO) are set to sign new contracts under the recently established water utility, ensuring the continued delivery of water services to Lodwar Municipality. A total of eighty-six employees have transitioned from the now-defunct Lodwar Water and […]
PHYSICAL PLANNING KEY IN MAPPING RESOURCES IN TURKANA – GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI
Lodwar, April 16, 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today received a delegation from the State Department of Physical Planning, IGAD, and the National Land Commission at the County Headquarters in Lodwar. The team, led by Assistant Director of Physical Planning Mogeni Ntabo, updated the Governor on the ongoing spatial planning exercise for […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT MARKS INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DAY
Lodwar- April 16, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation today celebrated the International Medical Laboratory Science Day, which highlights the essential role that laboratories play in diagnosing diseases, monitoring health, and ensuring quality patient care. This year’s theme – Biomedical Laboratory Scientists Promoting Sustainability in Clinical Diagnostics – highlights […]