Persistent drought, resource-based conflict increase cross border vulnerability-New Study reveals
Moroto, February 3, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) A new cross-border study has revealed that recurrent drought, resource-based conflict, and weak use of early warning information are significantly increasing vulnerability among pastoralist communities in Kenya and Uganda’s Karamoja cluster, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated resilience-building interventions. According to the study, communities in Loima, […]
Building Health System Resilience to Climate Change in Turkana
Lodwar, February 2nd, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Health systems are facing growing pressure from climate-driven disease outbreaks and malnutrition. The County Department of Health and Sanitation hosted a research team from the Centre for Humanitarian Change (CHC) led by Dr. Anne Khisa who presented on a Research proposal under the Health System Resilience […]
Turkana Marks World Wetlands Day at Napuu Primary School
Lodwar, February, 2nd 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Turkana commemorated World Wetlands Day 2026 at Napuu Primary School, bringing together county officials, national government agencies, community members and learners to highlight the importance of wetlands conservation. The commemoration was held under the theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage,” which emphasized the critical […]
Turkana Leads Launch of National plan Turn Invasive Prosopis into Economic Resource
Nadoto, Turkana Central January 30th, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The national strategy and action plan for control of prosopis and the the National Commercial Forestry Strategy 2025-2035 were today unveiled at Nadoto, Kerio Delta ward, Turkana Central. Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Deborah Barasa led the launch in an event […]
Kenya Water Institute Trains Staff to boost Countywide water Quality Efforts
Lodwar, January 30, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) About 20 staff drawn from the Turkana County Department of Water Services and three water utility companies have completed a week-long, on-site training on water quality analysis, offered by the Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Speaking during the […]
County, UNHCR pledge to incorporate risk management in host-refugee planning
Lodwar, January 28th, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) have pledged to incorporate risk management in planning for activities affecting host communities and refugees in Turkana County. This commitment was made during a joint meeting under the Kalobeyei Integrated Socio-Economic Development Program (KISEDP) […]
County commits to build on progress made after NAWIRI closes out
Lodwar, January 28th, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The Turkana County Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the gains achieved through the Nawiri Program, citing its transformative impact on livelihoods, policy development, and integrated service delivery. Speaking during a close-out engagement meeting with Nawiri and partners, Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus, on behalf […]
County, TUPADO partner to promote inclusive land governance in Turkana
Lodwar- 28th January, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has partnered with the Turkana Pastoralists Development Organization (TUPADO) to implement a one-year project aimed at strengthening inclusive land governance, with a focus on women’s rights and participation. The project was launched during a joint inception meeting by the County, partnerships and the […]
DG Erus welcomes use of survey findings to inform DRC-Led cross-border peace project
Lodwar, January 27th, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has welcomed the upcoming release of survey findings on regenerative agriculture and anticipatory action in peace planning along the Kenya-Uganda border. The findings, part of the Karamoja Strong project led by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), will be unveiled on Tuesday, […]
Hope for two Turkana Boys as KCB Foundation awards senior scholarships
Lodwar, January 26, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations) Two bright but needy students from Nayuu and Nakuluja villages in Turkana Central Sub-County will now proceed to senior school after the KCB Foundation stepped in to award them full scholarships for the senior school level. The two boys had secured grade ten admission to top-ranked […]