County Government showcases SHA services during Tobong’u Lore Presidential visit
Lodwar – December 16, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation today hosted H.E. President William Samoei Ruto at the Health exhibition desk during the 9th Edition of the Turkana Tourism and Cultural Festival (Tobong’u Lore), where the Social Health Authority (SHA) was showcased as a key pillar of Kenya’s […]
A new chapter for menstrual health in Turkana’s remote communities
Lodwar – December 16, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Women and girls in remote villages across Kibish, Turkana North, and Turkana West sub-counties have long relied on unhygienic homemade alternatives during menstruation. This practice has largely been driven by period poverty, limited access to sanitary towels, and low knowledge of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) […]
Ekeno clinches 2025 Tobong’u Lore wheelchair race title
Lodwar, December 16th 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) Timothy Ekeno emerged winner of the 2025 Tobong’u Lore wheelchair race after outpacing a field of 27 contestants in a five-kilometre contest, clocking 23 minutes to take first place. Michael Epetet finished second, crossing the line three minutes later in 26 minutes, in a race that formed a […]
Tobong’u Lore starts off with inter-denominational prayers
Lodwar – December 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The 9th Edition of Tobong’u Lore event has officially commenced today with interdenominational prayers at Ekalees Centre, marking the beginning of a vibrant week celebrating Turkana’s rich culture, tourism and heritage themed; Cradle of Humanity; Home of Culture, A Journey through Turkana. The key highlight […]
County reviews Community Scorecard findings to improve service delivery in Turkana West
Lodwar, December 15, 2025(Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, through the Directorate of Resource Mobilisation, Partnerships and Donor Coordination, convened a stakeholder forum to review findings from a Community Score Card (CSC) exercise assessing Health, Education, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Turkana West Sub-County. Supported by Plan International, the first-phase review […]
Study reveals age, experience as key drivers of health worker retention in rural Turkana
Lodwar – December 15, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government has received findings of a study conducted by the African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC) showing that public servants aged 41 years and above, with more years of professional experience, are more likely to remain deployed in rural and harsh geographies. […]
County Government kicks off the 9th edition of Turkana Cultural Festival
Lodwar – December 14, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has kicked off the 9th edition of the Turkana Cultural Festival Tobong’u Lore, beginning today until December 18, 2025. Ob this first day, denominational prayers and a traditional cleansing ceremony will kick off the day at Ekaales Cultural Centre. Speaking during an […]
Dr. Lomorukai leads Jamhuri Celebration in Lokiriama, Announces Countywide Relief Distribution
Lokiriama, December 12th, 2025(Governor’s Press Service) Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has announced that the County Government has rolled out an emergency relief response targeting 77,000 households experiencing food stress across the county. In the exercise set to end in January, the County Government will distribute,3850 metric tonnes of maize and 194 metric tonnes of cooking oil […]
County, Plan International and Apad train climate change officers on High-Quality carbon projects
Thursday, 11th, December ( public communication/Public Relations). The County Government, through the Department of Climate Change, in partnership with APaD and Plan International, has trained 20 climate change officers on high quality carbon projects. The training aimed to build capacity to design, certify, and implement such projects across the County. In the three day period, […]
County completes routine maintenance of Lomunyenpus–Kakuma Road
Turkana West, December 11th, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana has completed routine maintenance works on the 7-kilometre road connecting Lomunyenpus villages to Kakuma Town in Kakuma Ward, Turkana West Sub-county. The project, implemented by the Department of Roads and Public Works, is part of the 2024/2025 programme to open […]