COUNTY ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE JOINS CALLS TO END FOOD INSECURITY
Lodwar, 5th September, 2025(Public Communication and Media Relations) The Turkana County Assembly Committee on Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries has joined calls to end persistent food insecurity in the county, following an engagement with senior officials from the Department of Agriculture and Land Reclamation on the Draft Turkana County Agriculture Policy 2025. Committee Chair, William […]
Turkana trains trainers to equip CHPs on management of childhood illnesses
Lodwar – September 5, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana, in partnership with UNICEF and Save the Children, has concluded a two-day sensitization training for 19 Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) on integrating Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) with Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM). The initiative targets Turkana, Mandera, and […]
County, Mennonite Church conclude second phase of food aid in Turkana
Kakuma, September 5, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana, in partnership with the Mennonite Church, has concluded the second and final phase of a relief food distribution program that reached 1,300 households grappling with poverty and hunger. The exercise, conducted over two days at Kanamkemer in Lodwar and at Kakuma […]
Ujuzi Mashinani Programme Equips Trainees with Skills for Business in Turkana South
Kagitankori, 5th September, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Technical Vocational and Education Training Department, in partnership with the Ujuzi Mashinani programme by Nawiri, has visited satelite vocational centres in Kanaodon and Kagitankori, where cohorts of trainees are gaining hands-on skills to improve their lives and communities. These cohorts are part of the […]
New project set to nurture child development through play in Turkana
Lodwar – September 3, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation met with early childhood development stakeholders to deliberate on the ‘Thriving Through Play – Tucheze Tustawi’ project spearheaded by AMREF Health Africa. The initiative, designed to enhance children’s well-being, development, and learning through structured play, will be rolled out […]
California Market traders to benefit from 35 new stalls
Lodwar, September 3, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) California Market traders in Lodwar are set to benefit from the construction of 35 new stalls under the third phase of the ongoing stall installation project by the County Department of Trade and Cooperatives. Speaking at the site handover, Deputy Director for Trade Wilson Ejie assured […]
CHPs set for training to combat childhood illnesses
Lodwar- September 3, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Health and Sanitation, led by the Chief Officer for Medical Services Dr Gilchrist Lokoel, hosted a team from Save the Children to plan an upcoming joint Integrating Community Case Management (ICCM) training. Targeting Community Health Promoters (CHPs), this capacity building opportunity is geared […]
County, stakeholders discuss land governance and urban transformation
Lodwar-August 29, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Department of Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Areas Management convened a high-level stakeholder meeting to explore areas of collaboration in land governance, spatial planning, and urban transformation. Led by the Deputy Governor, Dr John Erus, he underscored the importance of partnerships in unlocking opportunities for sustainable […]
County Government flags Off Sh120M worth of medical supplies
Lodwar- September 1, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) The County Government has today flagged off a new consignment of essential medical supplies worth Sh120 million, reinforcing its commitment to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services across the county. The supplies, flagged off by Deputy Governor Dr John Erus, will be distributed to 234 health facilities in […]
One Health Committee pushes cross-border health gains in Lokichoggio
Lokichoggio- August 29, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The Lokichoggio Sub-County One Health Cross-border Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to government services, including disease surveillance for underserved communities. This was confirmed during its fourth meeting, held one year after its formation. Rotich Kipkorir, County One Health Coordinator, emphasized that the One […]