Turkana County Stories

Turkana unveils private sector engagement framework to foster urban development
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 15, 2024

Community representatives who spoke at the event expressed their commitment to promoting the public-private partnership.

Reformed warriors in Turkana receive Sh2.5 million to support business start-ups
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 16, 2024

The training aims to support their business ventures and promote peace at grassroots levels.

Turkana County suspends gold mining site near school after public outcry
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 16, 2024

The acting Director for Mineral Resources Elim Areman said they acted on numerous complaints from the local community.

UK-based company partners with Turkana County to operationalise livestock breeding centre
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 01, 2024

Dr Gilchrist Lokoel, the Chief Officer for Livestock Development, said the UK-based company would support the pastoral community through this sustaina...

Program targets male champions in protection of girls’ rights in Turkana
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 06, 2024

Aside from the period stigma caused by boys who humiliate and ridicule them for menstruating, they also face myths and misconceptions about menstruati...

Turkana develops evaluation framework to improve healthcare services
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 21, 2024

The framework will enable the department to continuously track the progress of services offered across the health facilities and improve on areas that...

KEFRI, Turkana county launch initiative to manage, utilize invasive Mathenge trees
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 19, 2024

The aggressive colonization by Mathenge has led to the loss of farmlands and pastures, impoverishing agro-pastoral communities, altering river flows,...

Turkana, IRC advance efforts to bolster contagious disease surveillance
Issa Hussein  |  May 14, 2024

They finished a five-day assessment of health facilities that will strengthen the fight against contagious diseases along the common borders of Uganda...

32 Kenyans held by Ugandan military welcomed back home
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 29, 2024

A Ugandan military court punished them last year for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

Turkana politician charged with obtaining millions in gold trade scam
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 29, 2024

In the first count, Ewoi allegedly obtained Sh21,735,350 from Caroline Nyambura Njogu on diverse dates between June 20, 2019, and February 22, 2024, i...

One woman’s quest to transform women's football in Turkana
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 21, 2024

Nkoi's efforts to bring Kakuma-Kalobeyei Starlets, a women's football team from Kakuma Refugee Camp to Nairobi for a friendly match against Gaspo Wome...

State to establish three new border points in Turkana to boost trade, security
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 21, 2024

The team, led by Nyaiyo, assessed the viability of the proposed border points and inspected Lokichogio Airport.

Turkana treasure hunt: Government team launches 21-day mapping project
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 01, 2024

A team of geologists from the State Department for Mining has commenced a 21-day exploration and geological mapping project in Turkana County.

Turkana County launches rehabilitation and expansion of Katilu irrigation scheme
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 22, 2024

Today, the Turkana County government initiated the rehabilitation and expansion of the Katilu surface irrigation scheme in Turkana South Sub County.

14 Turkana students granted full high school scholarships
Paul Aginnah  |  Jan 18, 2024

Additionally, Turkana has launched a Sh534 million scheme aimed at providing more bursaries, scholarships, and loans to cater to bright and needy stud...

Turkana, Samburu counties help families to restock after livestock theft
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 14, 2024

In Turkana, families that lost their animals in protracted raids received eight goats each.

Financial hope for Turkana students as county launches Sh534 million fund
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 13, 2024

The Turkana County government launched a Sh534 million Education Bursary Fund to support needy students.

Northern Governors unite for peace and prosperity in 2024
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Jan 01, 2024

The Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai, speaking at the County Government end-year event in Lodwar, assured the business community of efforts to esta...

Four killed as bus rams into roadside vendors in Turkana
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 24, 2023

The injured woman was taken to Lodwar Referral Hospital for treatment.

Turkana County charts course for growth and accountability
Tula Oliktiga  |  Dec 22, 2023

Turkana County, under the leadership of Finance and Economic Planning Executive Dr. Michael Eregae, is tackling concerns about development spending an...

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