County Government commits to boost community-led approach in project management
Lodwar- May 23, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has pledged to scale up community involvement in projects implementation following a two-day sensitization on formation of community-led Project Management Committees (PMC). This is a model promoted by the Council of Governors through the State Department for Devolution. Speaking during the closure of […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI CALLS ON NGOS TO HONOUR THE LOCAL CONTENT LAW
Kakuma, 24th May 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has called on NGOs operating in Turkana to adhere to the requirements of the Local Content Law, which mandates that 70% of jobs be reserved for locals. He made the remarks while attending the burial of the late Mama Moruong’or Losike, whom he eulogised […]
NEW COUNTY SECRETARY, COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD CHAIR SWORN INTO OFFICE
Lodwar, May 23, 2025 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today presided over the swearing-in of Ambassador Dr. Richard Titus Ekai as the new County Secretary and Peter Ekunyuk Ingolan as Chairperson of the Turkana County Public Service Board, at a ceremony held at the County Headquarters in Lodwar. The Governor hailed the appointments of […]
Aquifer monitoring to support long-term water management in Lodwar
Lodwar – 22nd May 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government has commenced real time monitoring of water levels in the Lodwar alluvial aquifer system to enable timely decision-making and preventing potential challenges associated with water resource management. The Directorate of Water Services and Water Resources Authority, in collaboration with the REACH Program, […]
County, ApAD to partner in supporting beneficiaries of business and livelihood diversification grants in Turkana
Lodwar, May 20, 2025 — (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government and the Agency for Cross Border Pastoralist Development (ApAD) have pledged joint implementation of a post-grant support program aimed at sustaining livelihoods, promoting peace, and combating gender-based violence in cross-border communities. The initiative targets all the 17 community-based groups (CBOs) and organizations […]
County, Concern World Wide partner to distribute Livestock Feeds to cushion the vulnerable households in Turkana
Lodwar – May 22, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana through the Department of Livestock Development has received 5,000 bags of 50kgs each of supplementary livestock feeds donated by Concern World Wide. Speaking during the flagging off event at Mifugo Complex, Dr Gilchrist Lokoel lauded the partnership between the County […]
County enforces indefinite closure of Lomeguro mining site in Lolupe
Lolupe – May 20, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Department of Mining has indefinitely closed the artisanal mining site at Lomeguro in Lolupe Village following a directive from the county commissioner. A team comprising officers from the National Police Service, county enforcement personnel, and administrators accompanied senior officials, including County Executive Committee […]
County cracks down on illegal mining in Kainuk
Kainuk, May 19th, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Turkana County government has suspended mining activities in Kainuk, Aroo Sub-County, as it moves to crack down on illegal mining operations and take legal action against suspected cartels. The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Natural Resources, Mining, Energy and Climate Change, Leah Audan Lokaala, […]
County Government, Imarisha Jamii discuss transition and sustainability of the USAID funded program
Lodwar- May 22, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) With the USAID funded Imarisha Jamii Program coming to an end in 2026 the Department of Health and Sanitation and a team from AMREF Health Africa met to discuss the transition of the program’s activities. The purpose of this meeting was to review progress and discuss […]
County, World Relief in talks to establish mobile clinics in Turkana to improve access to healthcare
Lodwar- May 21, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation held talks with World Relief Kenya to discuss the possibility of establishing a mobile clinics in Turkana North. The move is expected to improve access to healthcare services in the expansive region. The partner, will also work with Wheaton Bible […]