Turkana County

Turkana County extends over 77,000 square kilometers of semi-arid terrain, making it the second largest administrative region within Kenya's borders.

The British colonial administration established control over the Turkana region in 1926, restricting population movements and creating designated settlement areas.

The Turkana people maintain their traditional livestock-based economy, with cattle serving as both sustenance and a measurement of community status.

Lodwar, situated at 1,138 meters above sea level, functions as the administrative center and provides essential services for the county's population.

Archaeological sites at Lomekwi contain stone tools dating back 3.3 million years, representing the earliest known evidence of human tool manufacturing.

Inception: March 4, 2013

Capital city: Lodwar

Elevation above the sea: 1,138 m

Website: http://turkana.go.ke

GPS coordinates: 3.15000,35.35000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:34