Kenyan delegation visits water solutions tech manufacturer in Denmark
Copenhagen, 19th April, 2024 The Kenyan delegation led by Eng Samuel Alima, the Secretary of Water at the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, is on its fifth and final day of the visit, after visiting AVK, a Danish global player in the manufacture of technology solutions for water, wastewater, gas and fire applications. […]
The County Government in talks to combat climate change through the FLLoCA Program
Lodwar, April 19, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Natural Resources, and Climate Change ramped up its efforts to address climate change by spearheading stakeholder engagement with the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program, Minimum Access Conditions (MAC), and Minimum Performance Conditions (MPC). […]
The County Government in talks to combat climate change through the FLLoCA Program
Lodwar, April 19, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Natural Resources, and Climate Change ramped up its efforts to address climate change by spearheading stakeholder engagement with the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program, Minimum Access Conditions (MAC), and Minimum Performance Conditions (MPC). To secure […]
County, WHH distributes Non Food Items to Lake Turkana Floods Victims
The County Government in partnership with Welt Hunger Hilfe (WHH) distributed Non-food Items (NFI’s) to households that were displaced by raising water levels in Lake Turkana. The exercise was conducted over a five days period, benefitting hundreds of residents at Namukuse and Long’ech in Kangatotha Ward, Turkana Central. Water storage tanks, water purifying tablets, […]
County, KWVA complete mass vaccination for Dogs against Rabies
The County Directorate of Veterinary Services in collaboration with The Kenya Women Veterinary Association(KWVA) has completed a 3-day comprehensive mass vaccination and deworming campaign for dogs, cats and donkeys. The initiative dubbed ‘Kick Rabies and Hydatidosis out of Turkana’ also entailed Neuter/castration and spay for dogs and cats in Kalokol, Kakuma and Nanam areas […]
Trade Department trains local SMEs on new Loan Management System
Lodwar, 18th April, 2024 The County Government through the Department of Trade, Enterprise Development, Youth and Gender Affairs has trained SMEs in Turkana on a simple system that can be utilized for access and management of credit from the County Biashara Fund. The Turkana County Business Loan Management System (TCBLMS), is part […]
Karamoja Cluster Steering Committee on Peace meet to chart way forward in Kapenguria, West Pokot County
The Karamoja Cluster Steering Committee on peace, involving leadership and partners in Turkana, West Pokot and Karamoja Counties have met in Kapenguria, West Pokot to review, discuss and chart way forward on peaceful co-existence of the warring communities. The Turkana Executive for Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries Dr Anthony Apalia Co-Chaired the Karamoja […]
Calls for comprehensive policy to advocate disability rights required, Rights group demands
Lodwar, 18th April, 2024 The Rights Group that furthers the agenda of People With Disability in the County, consisting of Humanity and Inclusion (HI)- World Food Program (WFP), National Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), Turkana Chapter and the National Council of Persons With Disabilities (NCPWD) have amplified calls for a comprehensive policy that […]
County asks Energy Sector Partners to support development of Turkana Energy Centre in Kakuma
The County Government has prioritised the development of Turkana Energy Centre in Kakuma this year. This follows the potential availability for solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and other renewable, as well as the traditional energy sources. While meeting the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) team, who paid her a courtesy call, the Chief […]
Aro KataLokinyi Community okays land lease to Golden Valley Cooperative Society
Lodwar, 16 April, 2024 Aro KataLokinyi community in Turkana East has accepted to lease their land to the Golden Valley Cooperative Society to enhance livestock value chain. The chair, Henry Yanae, accompanied with representatives from Katilia, Elelea, Lotubae, Kangitit and Karuko, together with the local leadership, had consultative meeting in which members consented […]