TURKANA TB PROGRAM INTENSIFIES EFFORTS TO TRACE “LOST” PATIENTS
Lodwar – December 13th, 2023 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Tuberculosis (TB) Program in Turkana has intensified efforts to trace patients who have been lost to follow-up, aiming to ensure they resume their medication and improve treatment outcomes. During a data review meeting for the past three quarters, supported by USAID Tamatisha TB, considered […]
COUNTY PARTNERS WITH MSI REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES TO ENHANCE MATERNAL HEALTH
Lodwar – 12th December 2024 ! Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government, through the Department of Health and Sanitation, has partnered with MSI Reproductive Services to improve access to family planning and reproductive health services in Turkana West Sub-county. The project, funded by UNFPA, will focus on supporting four health facilities in refugee […]
COUNTY SEEKS COMMUNITY CONSENT FOR EXPLORATION OF GOLD FROM LOIMA ARTISANAL MINERS
Nameyana – 11 December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County Government, through its Department of Mineral Resources, has conducted a community consent forum to pave the way for investors seeking to explore the rich deposits of gold at Nameyana, Turkwel Ward in Loima Sub-county. The joint forum, attended by County and National Environment […]
TURKANA COUNTY SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND COORDINATION
Kakuma, December 11, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County has taken a significant step towards enhancing resource mobilization and coordination by hosting a 3-day multi-sectoral round table workshop. The event, organized in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator Office (UNRCO) and supported by UNHCR and VNG International, brought together key stakeholders to discuss […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI HOSTS BOMA DELEGATION, PLEDGES CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP
Lodwar, 11th December 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today met a delegation from BOMA International, led by CEO Sam Owilly, who paid him a visit at the County Government Headquarters in Lodwar. Governor Lomorukai expressed his appreciation for BOMA’s work in addressing pressing issues such as poverty, hunger, gender inequality, and climate […]
NEW CECM FOR EDUCATION, SPORTS, AND SOCIAL PROTECTION TAKES OFFICE
Lodwar, 10 December 10, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Wiljustus Elim Lopeyok has assumed the role of County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Education, Sports, and Social Protection in Turkana County. The handover ceremony, presided over by Deputy County Secretary Joseph Nyang’a, marked a transition aimed at bringing fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to […]
TURKANA COUNTY AND PLAN INTERNATIONAL PARTNER TO ENHANCE WATER SERVICE DELIVERY
Turkana County has partnered with Plan International to enhance water service delivery by supporting KALWASCO in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The initiative aims to improve the quality of water services in Turkana, ensuring compliance with WASREB regulations. The lack of standardized procedures has previously led to inconsistencies in service delivery, including inaccurate […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI LAUNCHES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, OVERSEES RELIEF FOOD DISTRIBUTION IN KIBISH
Kibish December 9, 2024 (Governor’s Press Service)_ — Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today toured Kibish Sub-County where he launched projects and spearheaded the ongoing county emergency relief programme. Speaking after commissioning the Kibish Health Centre, Governor Lomorukai reaffirmed his resolve to spread development programmes across the county even in the most remote areas. “My focus is […]
WASH PROJECT BRINGS HEALTHY CHANGE TO VILLAGES IN TURKANA EAST
Lokori – 9th December 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) For residents of Lotubea village in Turkana East Sub-county, the borehole rehabilitation ended their over one year of consuming unsafe water from the nearby riverbed. Area Chief Philip Ekuwam reflected on the previous struggles with contaminated river water, which led to numerous cases of diarrhea […]
ROSELYNE AITE TAKES OVER AS TURKANA COUNTY’S CECM FOR TRADE, GENDER, AND YOUTH AFFAIRS
Lodwar, December 9, 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Roselyne Aite has officially assumed the role of County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Trade, Enterprise Development, Gender, and Youth Affairs. The handover ceremony, presided over by Deputy County Secretary Joseph Nyang’a, marked a smooth transition. CECM Aite received official documents symbolizing her new mandate and […]