County, Amref roll out final phase of Imarisha Jamii project to boost reproductive health, HIV prevention
Lodwar- October 3, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, in partnership with Amref Health Africa, has rolled out the final phase of Imarisha Jamii project dubbed ‘Bridge plan’ to enhance the prevention of HIV/AIDS and improve reproductive health services in the region. The six-month project, which runs from October 2025 to March […]
Turkana WASH stakeholders validate a strategy focused on project sustainability
Lodwar – 3rd October 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Water and sanitation (WASH) stakeholders have validated a strategy and investment plan aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability in water and sanitation provision. The County Water and Sanitation Strategy and Investment Plan (CWSSIP), developed under K-Wash, a program jointly funded by World Bank and National Government […]
Lokichoggio Sub-County residents benefit from free reproductive health services
Lokichoggio- October 2, 2025 ( Public Communication and Media Relations) Lokichoggio Sub-County residents have received free reproductive health services through Primary Care Network-Multi Disciplinary Team (PCN-MDT) Outreach model. The targeted communities from Lomidat, Teremkus and Aposta also had access to ante-natal care profiling, urinalysis, blood group test, ultrasound screening, and malaria treatment. The outreach also […]
County absorbs 146 long-serving casual workers
Lodwar, October 2, 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) The Turkana County Government has absorbed 146 long-serving casual workers into permanent and pensionable terms of service. The new employees, drawn from various county departments, were issued with appointment letters at a ceremony presided over by Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai and attended by Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus […]
Teamwork transforming healthcare at Kapedo Sub-County Hospital
Lodwar- October 1, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Kapedo Sub-County Hospital is winning community trust through teamwork, improved leadership, and reliable drug supplies. Patient attendance has doubled, health-seeking behaviour is on the rise, and the facility is serving as a beacon of hope for over 23,000 residents despite insecurity challenges. Kapedo Sub-County Hospital is […]
Joint weather forecast predicts stable rains, raises hope for peace in Turkana Region
Lorgum, October 1, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations)A joint forecast blending scientific and traditional methods has predicted stable rains across the Turkana Region , raising optimism for steady pasture and reduced conflict among area’s cross border pastoralist communities.The three- to six-month outlook was released at an intestine reading ceremony in Loima that brought together […]
County team inspects progress on 35 California Market stalls construction
Lodwar, 1st October 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations ) The County Departments of Trade and Public Works have carried out a joint inspection of the ongoing construction of 35 new stalls under Phase Three of the California Market project in Lodwar town. The inspection, led by senior officials from the two departments, assessed the […]
Naduat residents to benefit as County, Users Associations work to strengthen water management
Lomeguro – September 29, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Senior county officials met with three Water Users Associations (WUAs) to discuss collaboration to improve water management in Naduat and its environs in Nakalale Ward, Turkana North Sub-county. The meeting, held with committee members and representatives from Lomeguro, Naperebei, and KeNHA/Morukapel WUAs, also sought to […]
County initiates borehole project to end water shortage in Katilu Ward
Katilu- September 29, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The longstanding water shortage in Korinyang and Kalemngorok villages of Katilu Ward is set to ease following the handover of a site for borehole drilling under the year 2025-2026 Drought Resilience Program in Northern Kenya (DRPNK). The project will be implemented by the Department of Agriculture […]
STUDENTS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CELEBRATE GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI’S HONORARY DOCTORATE
Lodwar, 27th September 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) Students from local universities and colleges, alongside young professionals, held a ceremony in Lodwar to celebrate Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai’s recent conferment of an honorary doctorate degree by the HonorCrest Institute International in South Africa. The event featured cake cutting, dance, and the dressing of the governor in academic […]