County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Turkana County

Turkana County is headquartered in Lodwar, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Turkana Central, Turkana East, Turkana North, Turkana South, Turkana West, Loima and its neighbouring counties are West Pokot, Baringo, Samburu, Marsabit, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda. Turkana main economic activities are Pastoralism, fishing, oil, tourism, trade.

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7 Sub-Counties 6 Constituencies 31 Wards 65 Locations 159 Sub-Locations

The brief

About Turkana County

Turkana County occupies Kenya's northwestern region bordering Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, West Pokot, Samburu, Marsabit and Baringo. Lodwar is the county headquarters. The county consists of arid plains, volcanic hills and the western shores of Lake Turkana. The Turkana community forms the majority of the population and maintains a rich pastoral culture. Livestock production, fishing, tourism and oil extraction are key economic activities. Lake Turkana supports fisheries and attracts visitors for its scenery and archaeological heritage. Historically the county is internationally recognized for fossil discoveries around Koobi Fora, earning the region global significance in the study of human evolution.

Population: 926,976
Male (61%): 567,411
Female (58%): 533,978
Area: 68,233 km²
Sub-counties: 7
Capital: Lodwar

Turkana Sub-Counties

Kibish Loima Turkana Central Turkana East Turkana North Turkana South Turkana West

Turkana County Towns

Kainuk Kakuma Lodwar Lokichar Lokichoggio

01 · Learning

Education

Turkana County

Statistics

Primary schools: 202
Secondary schools: 19
TVET Colleges: 33
University/Colleges: 0

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Kalokol Vocational Training Center

· Public · Mixed

Kaaruko Primary School

Turkana South · Public · Mixed

Palotaka Primary School

Turkana North · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:59:00 GMT

Turkana Woman Rep Cecilia Ng’itit wins international Women Empowerment Award - The Star, Kenya

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Climate-Resilient Water Bringing Children Back to School in Kenya’s Arid Region - Unicef

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

No food, no school: Turkana pushes for feeding law - Daily Nation

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

CA Kenya Expands Digital Inclusion with Computer Donation to Turkana School - TechAfrica News

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Turkana County

Statistics

Medical Clinics: 68
Health Centres: 240
Dispensaries: 99
Hospitals: 6

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Akicha Medical Services

Kanamkemer, Nawoitorong · Turkana Central

Winas Medical Clinic

Lokichoggio, Lokichoggio · Turkana North

Nakwamoru Health Centre

Kaputir, Nakwamoru · Turkana South

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:25:17 GMT

Funding deficits risk reversing hard-won gains in Turkana's trachoma fight - Daily Nation

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐚 For the nurses and clinical officers in Turkana's sub-county health facilities, protection against a disease like Ebola begins with the basics: a pair of gloves, a mask, clean water and soap. That is what a - Facebook

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Community health services, SHA key to sustaining nutrition response in Turkana - Kenya News Agency

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Kenya: Sisters of Mercy transform lives in Turkana East, changing status quo - Vatican News

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Turkana County

Statistics

Insurance: 12437
Tourism: 51
Investment: 0
Others: 0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Christopher Omondi Nyagiro

Agent · Kenya

Withinpower Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

James Harrison Masinde

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Turkana’s potential to become a major gold mining economy - Business Daily

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Kenya applies for Turkana oil trade name ahead of exports - Daily Nation

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Company seeks gold mining licence for 40.9km² area in Turkana, West Pokot - People Daily

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

14 years after oil discovery, East Africa’s largest economy targets first commercial exports from Turkana Basin - Business Insider Africa

04 · Development

Development

Turkana County

Statistics

PBOs: 15291
SHGs: 18
CBOs: 0
Church: 0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Global Victims Support Programmes

Non-Profit · Kenya

Africa Recovery Team

Non-Profit · Kenya

Friends Of River Nile

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Turkana County strengthens ties with development partners through new MoU - Sacco Review

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

AFD, EU and Kenya Commission Green Mini-Grid Programme, Expanding Access to Clean Energy to 100,000 Kenyans - EEAS

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Ruto pledges to unlock Turkana’s economic potential as he meets MPs from the county - People Daily

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Turkana backs Kapedo military base to bolster security, unlock development - The Star, Kenya

05 · Politics

Politics

Turkana County

Statistics

Constituencies: 6
Wards: 31
Polling Centers: 793
Voters: 238,492

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Konyipad Nursery School - Polling Center/Station

Turkwel · Loima · Turkana

Kopatia Nursery School - Polling Center/Station

Kaikor · Turkana North · Turkana

Kalosiep Water Point - Polling Center/Station

Lake Zone · Turkana North · Turkana

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE DRIVING REGIONAL TRANSFORMATION IN TURKANA - Ministry of Defence – Kenya

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Beyond the woman rep: Turkana women target new political ground - Daily Nation

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Turkana County joins Kenyans across the country in celebrating the life and legacy of the late ODM Party Leader, Raila Odinga. - Facebook

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

ODM sets dates for Turkana leg of Raila anniversary celebrations ahead of Nairobi finale - People Daily