Turkana East residents urge county government to finish stalled projects
Community representatives from Kakulit and Lokoriokot insisted on the need to fund a livestock restocking programme to support livelihoods.
Residents of Turkana East want the county government to prioritise reviving stalled projects and the funding of a livestock restocking programme.
Speaking during public participation on County Strategy Fiscal Paper (CFSP)2025/2026 held at Lokori, the community members who spoke said the completion of the stalled projects in Katilia and Lokori that include ECD schools and health facilities will help them access essential services.
The participants identified projects that include Lomunyenakwaan ECD and dispensary, Kidewa and Nakatongwa ECD, Elelea Sub-County hospital, and construction of Katilia library and a sale yard as some of the stalled projects the county government needed to prioritise.
Other priorities enlisted included Naukotlem dispensary, Naputare water pan, Namalteny drip irrigation project, Echoke ECD, renovation of Morulem Dispensary, the establishment of a forestry office at Morulem and the fencing of Morulem Irrigation Scheme.
Community representatives from Kakulit and Lokoriokot insisted on the need to fund a livestock restocking programme to support livelihoods.
"We call upon the county government to prioritise completing the stalled projects within a stipulated timeframe. These are facilities that offer us essential services," said James Echuchuka, a resident of Lokori.
Evararistus Lokidap, the county official who led the team conducting the public participation, took the participants through the proposal contained in the CFSP and emphasised the importance of their views on the budget-making process.
He assured the 60 participants representing various settlements that their views on the stalled projects would be prioritised.
"We have noted your priorities over the stalled projects and we will present the report for consideration," he said.
Isaac Eregae, the county director for ICT and e-government, lauded the community members for their participation and encouraged them to actively continue participating in project implementation.
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