This is from one of members of Ateker guess who? ⁦@D_o_o_ming⁩ ⁦@AtekerCaravan⁩

Vacancy Announcement: Legal Intern The County Assembly Service Board (CASB) invites applications from qualified and interested candidates for the position of Legal Intern for a period of six (6) months, in accordance with the County Assembly of Turkana Internship Policy.

Under the Inclusive Refugee Response Programme (#IRRP), partners gathered not just to review progress but to reflect on transformation. @RCKKenya @TurkanaAssembly @DRSKenya and the @denmarkinkenya convened for the Institutional Capacity Development Project (ICDP) Progress Review Meeting under IRRP. The conversation traced a clear journey of growth. Through targeted capacity strengthening, County Assembly of Turkana Health, Water, and Education Committees are now better equipped to integrate refugee issues into their oversight roles, legislative discussions, and policy review processes. #RefugeeInclusion is steadily shifting from an external agenda to an institutional priority embedded within county governance systems. Partners highlighted key milestones improved coordination among county actors, more structured engagement platforms, and strengthened accountability mechanisms that seek to include both refugees and host communities are considered in planning and service delivery. The review also provided space to assess lessons learned and chart the way forward focusing on sustainability, institutional ownership, and consolidating gains achieved so far. Under #IRRP, this is more than capacity development. It is about building resilient institutions that uphold inclusion, accountability, and responsive governance for all. This engagement reaffirmed a shared commitment to building responsive institutions, strengthening governance systems, and ensuring refugees are meaningfully included in development planning and service delivery.

@RCKKenya and the @TurkanaAssembly convened to review the 2023–2027 Letter of Agreement, reaffirming their shared commitment to refugee inclusion and protection. A key milestone under this partnership achieved through the Inclusive Refugee Response Programme (IRRP) is the strengthening of institutional capacity within Assembly of Turkana (CAT) Health, Water, and Education Committees. This support has enhanced oversight, policy engagement, and responsiveness to refugee and host community needs. Notably, the amendment of the County Assembly Standing Orders, launched on 13th November 2025, now formally integrates refugee issues into county policies and Bunge Mashinani initiatives solidifying inclusive governance in Turkana County. @denmarkinkenya @UNHCR_Kenya @DRSKenya @DRC_ngo @KenyaRedCross @FCDCKenya @SNDAfrica @RACIDA_Ngo @RESCUEorg @TurkanaCountyKE

@RCKKenya through the Inclusive Refugee Response Programme (IRRP), convenes a Multi-Stakeholder (Fireside Discussion) on Inclusive Access to Water, Health, and Education in Turkana County. 🎯Kenya currently hosts 858,137 #Refugees and #asylum seekers (according to UNHCR, as of 31st July 2025), with Turkana County at the heart of this response. As the country advances implementation of the Refugees Act 2021, and the integrated settlement approach under the Shirika Plan, strengthening inclusive and government-led service delivery is more important than ever. This two-day engagement brings together the @UNHCR_Kenya , the @TurkanaCountyKE , @TurkanaAssembly , development partners, Refugee-Led Organisations, Youth, and community representatives to move from policy to practice, ensuring water, health, and education systems work for both refugees and host communities. Join the Live conversation on YouTube @RCK-kenya on 18th & 19th February 2026. From Am to PM. @denmarkinkenya @TurkanaCountyKE @garissahealth @GarissaGov @KenyaGovernors @UNDPKenya @EUinKenya @KakumaNews @YVKakuma @NYC_YouthVoice @youthVoicesCom @filmaidkenya @org_refugeeled @PamojaTunaweza @refugeelawproj @KanereNews @HIASAfrica @NLinKenya @Reuters @Sida @relon_kenya @Safaricom_Care @RobertAlai @ReDSS_HoA @NCIC_Kenya @afsc_org

Congratulations Balozi @eelokaale on hosting a very urgent and consequential conversation. Onwards and upwards 🙏🏿

Arsenal Kenya Turkana Branch held their annual prayer day at RCEA Kainuk, Aroo Sub-County, where they donated items to 15 vulnerable children joining Grade 10. The donations included metal boxes, mattresses & bed sheets, aiming to support their educational journey. #AkPrayerDay

Arsenal Kenya Turkana branch weekend plan!

Earlier today, the County Government of Turkana led by the Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus accompanied the @UNHCR_Kenya High Commissioner @BarhamSalih on a field visit to Kakuma Refugee Camp to assess refugee protection,host community inclusion & implementation of the #ShirikaPlan

Happy Birthday, Wilson Ikamar - AK Turkana Branch 🎂 From all of us at Arsenal Kenya , we wish you a fantastic day filled with joy, laughter and plenty of Gunners pride!

and more inclusive public participation. The outcomes of the Annual Review Meeting will guide priority actions for the next phase of the SLDG Program, with a focus on sustainability, institutional ownership, and improved service delivery outcomes at the county level.

📍 Keynote Address by @RCKDirector and Launch of the Revised Standing Orders including Refugee Affairs at the @TurkanaAssembly. Today marks a momentous day to advance an inclusive refugee response in Turkana County for refugees and host communities, in partnership with @denmarkinkenya. @RCKKenya and @TurkanaAssembly have established a robust partnership through the Letter of Agreement 2023–2026. This collaboration is designed to promote legislative development, enhance oversight, and foster public participation in #refugeemanagement and protection within Turkana County. Under this framework, we have played a crucial role in: 🎯Strengthening the capacity of Members and staff of the County Assembly on forced displacement, human rights, and refugee management. 🎯Supporting legislative processes and reviews to ensure that laws enacted by @TurkanaAssembly incorporate inclusive measures that safeguard both refugees and host communities. 🎯Providing technical and logistical assistance to committees during field engagements and public hearings, including the landmark Bunge Mashinani. We reaffirm our commitment to promoting sustainable refugee inclusion and protection in Turkana County to build resilience, social cohesion, and shared prosperity. #RCK25 #KeepingHopealive #refugeesinclusion @RESCUEorg @UNHCR_Kenya @HakiKNCHR @IGADHealthS @OpenSociety @bodo_immink @Sida @kkcfkenya @KakumaRead2020 @denmarkinkenya @NLinKenya @drckenya @unwomenkenya @relon_kenya @youthVoicesCom @ReDSS_HoA @RefugeesSeat @hbsHornOfAfrica @ECHO_CESAfrica @SomaliStarNews1 @inkomokoKenya @HIASAfrica @YVKakuma @Kenyajudiciary @Haki_na_Sheria @UDPKenya @IRAP @ICVAnetwork @Uspat6666 @NCIC_Kenya @afsc_org @PamojaTunaweza

This milestone reflects years of partnership and collaboration between @RCKKenya , @TurkanaAssembly and development partners, built on a shared belief that protection, dignity, and inclusion must be at the heart of governance. It also builds on the progress made through the Inclusive Refugee Response Programme (IRRP), which supports both the National Government and Turkana County Government to expand access to inclusive basic social services such as health, water, and education, while enhancing self-reliance among refugees and host communities. #InclusiveGovernance #RefugeeInclusion #KeepingHopeAlive #RCK25 #InclusiveRefugeeResponseProgramme #IRRP #TurkanaCounty #HumanRights #PartnershipForChange

The Commissioner is on an official tour of Turkana County to address various issues relating to refugee affairs, noting that Turkana is one of the Counties that hosts one of the largest refugee populations in the country.

Ms. Mwasaru emphasized the importance of continuous sensitization on the Shirika Plan, reaffirming her office’s commitment to supporting refugee host integration and ensuring that both communities benefit from inclusive development.

The @UNHCR_Kenya Head of Kakuma Sub-Office Mr. Nanduri Sateesh, this afternoon paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the County Assembly of Turkana, Rt. Hon. Charles Lokioto.

Arsenal Kenya Turkana branch stands in solidarity with the nation as we honour the late Rt. Hon Raila Odinga a true Gooner and unifier. A watch party and candle lighting vigil will be held at the cradle hotels, Turkana county. Farewell, Baba Raila.

The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in governance, refugee inclusion, and devolution support, reaffirming the Netherlands’ commitment to enhancing local governance, capacity building, and inclusive service delivery in Turkana County.

A delegation from the County Assembly of Turkana, led by the Hon. Speaker, met in Nairobi with Mr. Jelmer van Veen, the First Secretary for Water, Food Security and Climate at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, who represented the Ambassador.