County WASH stakeholders set up fight against non-revenue water in Turkana
Lodwar – 16th May, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) stakeholders have resolved to review the draft regulations for the Turkana County Water Act 2019 in an effort to reduce non-revenue water (NRW) losses and improve water access in Turkana. The stakeholders, participating in a workshop supported by the […]
World Bank Recognizes Turkana County for Excellence in Locust Response Project
Mombasa- May 15, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana has been awarded as the third best nationally for its outstanding implementation of the 2020/2025 Emergency Locust Response Project (ELRP). This is a World Bank-funded initiative. The award was presented to James Wangiros, the County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, Livestock […]
140 Community Health Promoters gain knowledge on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases prevention
Kakuma- May 15, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) At least 140 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and Community Health Assistants (CHAs) have undergone an intensive training on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The training targeted 100 from host community and 40 from refugee camps in Turkana West. The training aims to boost community awareness, […]
Lokitaung Hospital prides for the first-ever cesarean surgery
Lodwar- May 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Esther Ayanae, a 24-year-old woman from Riokomor Village is the first woman to undergo the first-ever Cesarean Section (CS) surgery at Lokitaung Sub-County Hospital in Turkana North. The successful surgery was accomplished on April 5th at Dr Rafael Morcillo Theater in Lokitaung. Expressing her gratitude to […]
Livestock restocking holds key to pastoralists future, prosperity in Turkana – Chief Lokoel
Lokaburu, May 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Chief Officer for Livestock Development, Dr Gilchrist Lokoel, has reaffirmed the county government’s commitment to restock animals to the targeted 20 areas spread across the county. The county plans to restock affected households with 12000 animals to pastoralist community. The restocking activity, said the chief, […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI MEETS TASKFORCE ON HUMAN ORIGINS MUSEUM PROJECT
Lodwar, 15 May 2025 (Governor’s Press Service)– Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today held talks with members of the Presidential Taskforce on the proposed Home of Human Origins Museum and Science Park. The project aims to establish a world-class centre for scientific research, cultural tourism, and eco-tourism. It will build on major discoveries in the region, including […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI STRESSES NEED FOR STRATEGIC RESOURCE USE IN MEETING WITH UNICEF REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Lodwar, 15th May 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today hosted UNICEF Regional Director for East and Southern Africa Etleva Kadilli, who is on a tour of Turkana. Ms. Kadilli is on a tour of Turkana to assess the impact of the partnership between UNICEF and the County Government in advancing and promoting child […]
Turkana identified as endemic to Kala Azar- County, MOH, AMREF, validate communication materials
Lodwar- May 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Following the listing of Turkana as one of the 12 counties endemic to Kala Azar infection (Ministry of Health), the County Government and the Ministry of Health in partnership with AMREF Health Africa, have validated Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials for sensitizing residents on the […]
County, AMREF integrate first play-focused into early childhood development program
Kakuma- May 13, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health is working with AMREF Health Africa in Kenya to co-create a new program on early child development dubbed Tucheze Tustawi that is funded by the Lego Foundation. Focussing on play for children’s development, this three-year program (January 2025 – December 2027), targets […]
IRC, UNHCR plan to handover two Kakuma health facilities to County Government
Lodwar- May 14, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Government, through its Department of Health and Sanitation Services, is working with UNHCR and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to transition two NGO-owned health facilities to County Government for a period of five years. The two facilities, Natukubenyo Health Centre in Kalobeyei and Locherengamor Dispensary […]