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 […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI JOINS POPE’S ENVOY TO CELEBRATE BISHOP MBINDA’S ANNIVERSARY
Lodwar, 13th May 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today joined the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya, Archbishop Hubertus Maria van Megen, in a thanksgiving mass to mark the 3rd episcopal anniversary of Rt. Rev. John Mbinda, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar. The occasion also featured the official unveiling of a newly […]
No relenting until all animals are disease-free, Dr Long’or to veterinary teams in Loima
Nakamane – May 13, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Director of Veterinary Services, Dr Benson Long’or has instructed veterinary field officers camping at Turkwel and Lobei/Kotaruk Wards in Loima Sub-county, to proactively attend to all the animals in the ongoing targeted vaccination and supportive treatment. Dr Long’or was speaking on Tuesday morning […]
County Government, TUPADO conduct livestock vaccination in Lokichar, Kalapata – Turkana South
Kabura/Napusmoru, May 12, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Directorate of Veterinary Services through Integrated Emergency Drought Response Project (IEDRP) implemented by Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization (TUPADO) in partnership with International Rescue Committee (IRC) has vaccinated and treated over 25,000 shoats, in Kalapata and Lokichar Wards in Turkana South Sub-county. The Team Lead, Dr […]
Community, Leaders hail KeNHA CSI Initiative for raising the bar in Public Infrastructure delivery
Lodwar- May 10, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Communities and leaders in Turkana County have hailed the recently completed infrastructure projects under the World Bank-funded Community Social Impact (CSI) initiative by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), describing them as among the most transformative developments in the region. The initiative, which delivered 25 public […]
Over 8,000 Learners in Turkana to Gain Digital Literacy Skills
Lodwar – May 11, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Over 8,000 learners from Grade Four to Grade Nine will be equipped with digital literacy skills, including coding, through the Advancing Computer Skills in Schools Project, which targets 12 primary and junior schools in the county. The project, funded by the Raspberry Pi Foundation through […]
Turkana targets full digital inclusion in 15 Years through proposed ICT Policy
Lodwar – May 9, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has received a proposed ICT policy that outlines a 15-year strategy (2025–2040) aimed at achieving full digital inclusion, with the goal of enhancing public participation and service delivery through digital platforms. Acting County Secretary Joseph Nyang’a received the draft from Lead Consultant […]
County WASH stakeholders discuss barriers hindering service provision in Turkana
Lodwar – 9th September, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) stakeholders has held a consultative workshop that identified and documented the barriers affecting the delivery of WASH services across Turkana County. The five-day workshop, supported by the Lotus Kenya Action for Development Organization (LOKADO) with funding from Welthungerhilfe Kenya, […]