IGAD finished the second phase of its Lokiriama Land Use Plan in Turkana County, aimed at reducing fights over resources. State Department Physical Planning Deputy Director John Sut Ntabo led officials from the national government, IGAD, Turkana County, and the National Land Commission to meet with local leaders.
Ntabo briefed Governor Jeremiah Lomorukuai about spatial planning work along the Kenya-Uganda border. He said they created a preliminary map covering 4,600 square kilometers after visiting the area and talking with locals in Lokiriama Sub-County. The team works closely with county departments to match government priorities. Data collection comes next as Uganda conducts similar work with IGAD support.
Governor Lomorukai called the plan important for mapping resources, improving cross-border trade, and preventing conflicts from animal and human movement. He mentioned the county has many minerals but lacks ways to use them properly. The governor hopes the plan will help develop gold mining, which currently happens on a small scale.
Lomorukai named Lomokori and Nakitong'o as border areas where the county plans to invest in better trade. He said the project needs proper funding to succeed. Several county officials attended the meeting, including Acting County Secretary Joseph Nyang'a and County Executives Dr. Joseph Epem and Benson Lokwang.
Ntabo briefed Governor Jeremiah Lomorukuai about spatial planning work along the Kenya-Uganda border. He said they created a preliminary map covering 4,600 square kilometers after visiting the area and talking with locals in Lokiriama Sub-County. The team works closely with county departments to match government priorities. Data collection comes next as Uganda conducts similar work with IGAD support.
Governor Lomorukai called the plan important for mapping resources, improving cross-border trade, and preventing conflicts from animal and human movement. He mentioned the county has many minerals but lacks ways to use them properly. The governor hopes the plan will help develop gold mining, which currently happens on a small scale.
Lomorukai named Lomokori and Nakitong'o as border areas where the county plans to invest in better trade. He said the project needs proper funding to succeed. Several county officials attended the meeting, including Acting County Secretary Joseph Nyang'a and County Executives Dr. Joseph Epem and Benson Lokwang.
