Turkana County Stories

Turkana County, donor partners unveil IMonitor to enhance community health
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 05, 2025

Funded by AMREF Health Africa through the TB Global Fund, the application will facilitate data collection and improve service delivery by enabling the...

Turkana communities empowered to embrace home-grown foods to tackle malnutrition
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 29, 2025

The department noted that the initiative targets areas with a high prevalence of underweight children, specifically in Lopur, Korinyang, Lokapel, Kale...

Turkana starts auditing health facilities after CCTV captures suspected medical supplies theft
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 24, 2025

In a recent incident, a supply chain officer was captured on CCTV at Lodwar County Referral Hospital allegedly stealing medical supplies.

Turkana County to ban dual wholesale-retail businesses, warns of closures after June 30 deadline
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 12, 2025

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...

Cholera claims one life in Kakuma Refugee Camp as 30 cases confirmed since May 18
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 11, 2025

So far, a total of 30 individuals have tested positive for the disease, with 74 tests conducted on individuals exhibiting cholera-like symptoms.

NEMA shuts down over 200 illegal gold mining sites along River Turkwel in Turkana
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

During the suspension, NEMA will conduct environmental inspections at the affected sites to determine their level of compliance.

Turkana conducts rapid assessment as tree locust invasion threatens livelihoods
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 04, 2025

The evaluation includes a transect drive to identify the locust species and assess its impact, particularly in Turkana South Sub-county, where the pas...

Turkana celebrates major milestone in fight against mother-to-child HIV transmission
Issa Hussein  |  May 23, 2025

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,

Task force begins stakeholder talks for global human origins museum in Turkana
Issa Hussein  |  May 17, 2025

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 to take over Sh2bn infrastructure project under Kenya–South Sudan Link Road Programme
Issa Hussein  |  May 11, 2025

The inspection team urged local communities to form leadership committees to oversee the proper utilisation of the facilities, which are expected to b...

Turkana residents call for prioritisation of peace, security in Sh17.1 billion budget
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 30, 2025

The residents urged the county government to prioritise investing in peace and security for full development to be attained in the region.

Two teenagers arrested with AK-47 rifle in Turkana
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 27, 2025

The pair are expected to appear in court where they may face several charges, including the illegal possession of a firearm.

Clean energy project seeks to enhance peacebuilding in Turkana's border regions
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 16, 2025

The four-year project has been designed to leverage clean energy to enhance peace and resilience with a special focus on empowering women.

Ten Turkana County officials in custody over alleged embezzlement of Sh600 million
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 11, 2025

Several county officials have been accused of using their positions to trade with the county through various companies, resulting in over Sh600 millio...

Turkana East residents urge county government to finish stalled projects
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 25, 2025

Community representatives from Kakulit and Lokoriokot insisted on the need to fund a livestock restocking programme to support livelihoods.

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.

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