Residents of Turkana South Sub-County have urged the County Government to prioritize investments in water, health, ECDE, and road infrastructure during the 2026/2027 financial year.
Speaking in Lokichar during a public participation forum on the proposed FY 2026/27 budget, Mary Lomojo, a resident, called for urgent intervention in the water sector, noting that many women, particularly expectant and breastfeeding mothers, face significant challenges accessing this essential commodity.
Another resident, Nelson Ekaran, underscored the need to expand dispensaries, construct additional Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres and improve road networks.
He also stressed the importance of fast-tracking projects to ensure they are completed within the stipulated timelines.
Other stakeholders, including representatives from Friends of Lake Turkana and Pamoja Trust, also participated in the discussions.
The countywide forum that’s part of the County Government’s budget-making process is being spearheaded by the Department of Economic Planning.
The county government is conducting a public participation forum on the proposed FY 2026/27 budget, amounting to Sh16,586,167,301.
It has outlined equitable share from the national government, own-source revenue, and conditional grants as the main sources of funding the budget.
By Peter Gitonga
