This archive report was first published on 31 July 2019.
On July 31, 2019, a team from The Standard Group, led by Editor-in-Chief Ochieng Rapuro, toured Turkana County and held talks with top officials in Lodwar town.
As part of the partnership, The Standard Group will support development initiatives to transform the livelihoods of Turkana County residents. The media house will also use its platforms to highlight issues that will assist in unlocking challenges and identifying potentials to boost economic development in the region.
Deputy Governor Peter Lotethiro emphasized the importance of the partnership, stating, “There is a lot to be covered in Turkana especially in the agriculture sector. We need to open up the region through Standard Group platforms so that we can achieve benefits of devolution.”
The Standard Group will also promote the upcoming Tobong'u Lore Cultural Festival, which will take place on August 14 in Lodwar. The festival brings together communities from the county, neighboring counties, and neighboring countries.
As part of the partnership, The Standard Group plans to set up an office in Turkana County to promote coverage of the county and neighboring counties in Northern Kenya.
