THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS TEAM HANDS OVER THE VALUATION REPORT, ASSETS, AND OWNERSHIP DOCUMENTS TO TURKANA COUNTY
Turkana County Government has today received a total of 155 valued movable assets that include Motor Cycles, Vehicles and plant machinery previously owned by the obsolete local authorities. The assets and the reports were handed over by a representative of the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC), tasked with the responsibility of ensuring a smooth transfer […]
OVER 180,000 PEOPLE PROTECTED AGAINST TRACHOMA IN TURKANA WEST
Lodwar, April 30, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation, in collaboration with Sight Savers, reached 186,594 adults and children with Mass Drug Administration (MDA) for Trachoma, conducted last December, in Turkana West Sub- County. According to a recently conducted Trachoma Impact Survey, the Sub-County had a score of […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO ALLOCATE MORE FUNDS FOR LIVESTOCK RESTOCKING, DG ERUS SAYS
Kapua, April 30, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government will allocate more resources for the Livestock Restocking Program for the pastoral communities negatively affected by climate change, resulting in prolonged drought and occasional flash floods, stated Deputy Governor Dr John Erus. He made this statement while flagging off the restocking exercise of […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT, WELTHUNGERHILFE COMMENCES COMMUNITY SENSITIZATION ON HEALTH PROMOTION IN TURKANA NORTH
Turkana North, April 29, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) County Health officers have concluded a four-day activity of health promotion ahead of distribution of Non-Food Items (NFIs) targeting flood-affected areas of Nareng’woi, Todonyang’, and Lowareng’ak in Lakezone Ward. The NFI’s distribution program, implemented by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) will support the community in early recovery from […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI OVERSEES the REINTEGRATION OF 32 YOUTH HELD IN UGANDAN PRISONS INTO THE SOCIETY
By Governor’s Press Services (28-04-2024) In an event held in Urum village unit today, Lokiriama/Lorengkippi Ward, 32 young men who were previously indicted to 20 years in Ugandan prisons, were received back home. For proper reintegration, spiritual leaders carried out a cleansing ceremony in order to turn a new page of life for them. His […]
TURKANA COUNTY WARNS OF POSSIBLE WATER SHORTAGE IN LODWAR AND KALOKOL, CURRENT FLOODS WRECK HAVOC IN THE INSTALLATIONS
Lodwar, April 27, 2024 (Public Communications & Media Relations) The County Department of Water Services has issued an alert on possible water shortages that may severely affect residents of Kanamkemer in Lodwar and Kalokol starting today. “The unfortunate situation has arisen from the destruction of borehole-9 at Nabulon, following the swelling of the River Turkwell. […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND USAID UONGOZI WA AFYA THABITI PARTNER TO ADVANCE POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND TRACKING ENGAGEMENT IN TURKANA
Lodwar, April 25, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Officers from the County Government together with UONGOZI WA AFYA THABITI (UAT) met to review and enhance health policy frameworks, focusing on the development and engagement tracking of policies across the county. This meeting was geared towards improving the management and funding of healthcare facilities for […]
HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVE ENHANCED INDIGENOUS CHICKS AND CHICKEN FEEDS TO ENHANCE FOOD SECURITY IN TURKANA WEST
Natiir 1, April 24, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) At least 500 households in Kakuma, Lopur, Kalobeyei, Songot and Nanam in Turkana West have received 3,000 enhanced indigenous a month-old chicks and five metric tons of chicken starter feeds from the County Government in partnership with Welthungerhilfe (WHH). The five Wards received the chicks […]
COUNTY, WORLD FOOD PROGRAM PARTNER TO EMPOWER FARMERS THROUGH POULTRY VENTURES.
Lodwar April 25, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) In light of the unpredictability of climate change, poultry farming presents a viable option for decent employment for the young people in Turkana. Recognizing this potential, the County Government and the World Food Programme (WFP) have collaborated to empower small-scale poultry farmers in Turkana. The partnership […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT CONCLUDES A COUNTY-WIDE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION EXERCISE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2024/2025
Lodwar, April 25, 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Chief Officer for Economic planning, Samuel Ekaale said that the ongoing public participation exercise taking the form of public consultations, brings together residents and stakeholders in all the 11 Sub-counties of Turkana. He was addressing participants during the public participation exercise held at the Lodwar […]