Turkana County Department of Health Stories
In a recent incident, a supply chain officer was captured on CCTV at Lodwar County Referral Hospital allegedly stealing medical supplies.
In a public notice issued by the County Department of Trade, traders were given a deadline that expires by June 30th, where business owners are requir...
So far, a total of 30 individuals have tested positive for the disease, with 74 tests conducted on individuals exhibiting cholera-like symptoms.
Haji said while it was important to demand justice for Ojwang, similar urgency should be shown for other Kenyans who have died under unclear circumsta...
During the suspension, NEMA will conduct environmental inspections at the affected sites to determine their level of compliance.
According to the report, the six boreholes were not only drilled and equipped but had already consumed Sh19.3 million in payments despite their water...
The evaluation includes a transect drive to identify the locust species and assess its impact, particularly in Turkana South Sub-county, where the pas...
The county government indicated that the discussions focused on strategic interventions and emergency preparedness, including surveillance, contact tr...
According to the county government, the transmission rate in Turkana is currently at 16.9 per cent, which is double the national rate of 7.3 per cent,
With Gulf Energy now in charge and the government laying down groundwork for field development plan approval, the project appears to be gaining fresh...
Richard Barno, who is leading the task force, said the project seeks to transform the region by harnessing its rich cultural and palaeontological heri...
Turkana Governor Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai condemned the incident as a recurring heinous attack against the people of Turkana.
The inspection team urged local communities to form leadership committees to oversee the proper utilisation of the facilities, which are expected to b...
The residents urged the county government to prioritise investing in peace and security for full development to be attained in the region.
The pair are expected to appear in court where they may face several charges, including the illegal possession of a firearm.
The four-year project has been designed to leverage clean energy to enhance peace and resilience with a special focus on empowering women.
Several county officials have been accused of using their positions to trade with the county through various companies, resulting in over Sh600 millio...
In a video seen by The Eastleigh Voice, Siele revealed that 600 bags of relief food had been delivered to the area chiefs for distribution, but only t...
The firm has stated that securing an investor is crucial to its future after its two joint venture partners, TotalEnergies and Africa Oil Corp, exited...
PS Muthoni said the government is now preparing for the second phase of SMC in June 2025, which will integrate digital monitoring tools to enhance eff...
The government is increasing its security presence in the region to curb conflicts between the Turkana and Oromo communities.
Venant Ndighila, the head of disaster management operations at the Kenya Red Cross, said efforts to locate the missing persons are ongoing.
Community representatives from Kakulit and Lokoriokot insisted on the need to fund a livestock restocking programme to support livelihoods.
On Monday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said none of the missing Kenyans had been found.
To further strengthen its response, the government will roll out vaccination programmes in high-risk areas and enhance contact tracing efforts.
The project targets to certify 75 villages in Turkana South, including Aroro Sub-County, and 134 villages including Lokichoggio in Turkana West.
These projects are expected to significantly reduce the burden, especially for women, who previously trekked long distances in search of water.
The forum sought to engage the community and ensure their active participation in the decision-making process regarding mining activities in the area.
Community representatives who spoke at the event expressed their commitment to promoting the public-private partnership.
