TRADITIONAL -ADOPTED COMPENSATION MECHANISMS TO STRENGTHEN CROSS BORDER BUILDING EFFORT.
To resolve rising tensions between the Ngikamatak of Lokiriama and Ngiwoyokwara sub – tribe of Turkana-west, and the Jie community in Uganda, leaders convened to broker peace and prevent further conflict. The tensions, stemming from claims of betrayal and the loss of 265 cattle to Ugandan authorities, were addressed through traditional compensation mechanisms.Following negotiations, an agreement […]
CALLS FOR FOREST CONSERVATION DOMINATE AS TURKANA COUNTY MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS IN KATILU
Katilu – March 21st, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Turkana County joined the global community in commemorating the International Day of Forests at RCEA Korinyang’ Secondary School in Katilu, Aroo Sub-county. Celebrated every 21st March, this year’s theme “Forests and Food” highlights the crucial role forests play in food security, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, […]
NEWLY FORMED YOUTH PARLIAMENT TO ADVOCATE FOR WASH SUSTAINABILITY IN TURKANA
Lodwar – 21st March 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Department of Health and Sanitation, in collaboration with Lotus Kenya Action for Development organization (LOKADO), has engaged the newly formed County Youth WASH Parliament that seeks to advocate for clean and safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene to WASH policymakers. The training, targeting two young […]
COUNTY, STAKEHOLDERS VALIDATE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS DEGRADATION IN TURKANA WEST
Kakuma – 20th March 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) County Government, through the Directorate of Environment, has convened a stakeholder meeting to validate a comprehensive action plan to address environmental degradation in Turkana West Sub-County. The meeting, supported by VNG International, brought together key environmental stakeholders in the sub-county to refine strategies to curb […]
GOVERNOR LOMORUKAI CALLS FOR RESTORATION OF USAID FUNDING AS CUTS IMPACT TURKANA LIVELIHOODS
Lodwar, 20th March 2025 (Governor’s Press Service) – Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has called for the restoration of USAID-funded programmes in Turkana, following aid cuts implemented during the Trump administration in January. Speaking today at the County Headquarters during a meeting with Marc Dillard, the US Chargé d’Affaires to Kenya, Governor Lomorukai highlighted that the funding […]
COUNTY GOVERNMENT ENHANCES REFERRAL STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Lodwar – 19th March 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation has finalised the referral standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance quality of care in emergency referrals. Previously, the Department relied on the national government’s referrals SOPs, which did not cater to the uniqueness of Turkana County. A team […]
NEW AMREF INTEGRATES “TUCHEZE TUSTAWI” PROJECT IN HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Kakuma – 18th March 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The County Department of Health and Sanitation and early childhood development stakeholders have held an inception meeting for the new Amref Health Africa in Kenya project, “Thriving Through Play – Tucheze Tustawi”, that targets 25,772 children aged 0–3 years and their caregivers. The three-year project, […]
POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM EXPANDS FROM TURKANA SOUTH TO TURKANA WEST SUB-COUNTY
Lodwar, 18th March 2025 (Publication Communication and Media Relations) The County Government of Turkana is set to expand the National Positive Parenting Program (NPPP) to Turkana West, following its successful implementation in Turkana South. The expansion was discussed during a joint meeting between the Department of Education, Sports, and Social Protection and the United Nations […]
STAKEHOLDERS VOW TO CURB INFRASTRUCTURE VANDALISM, ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS IN TURKANA WEST
Lokichoggio, March 17, 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations) When Eunice Akine noticed her household had lost access to water despite being connected to a previously reliable pipeline system, she decided to investigate. To her shock, she discovered that a neighbour had deliberately diverted the supply to fill a massive private reservoir, leaving others without […]
COUNTY LIVESTOCK RESTOCKING PROGRAM CONTINUES IN AROO SUB-COUNTY
Loyapat – March 14 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations) The county government has continued its livestock restocking program in Loyapat and Kakong’u areas to support pastoral families affected by drought. The initiative, through the Directorate of Livestock Development, has distributed 571 goats to more than 114 households with each receiving five goats. Deputy Director […]