Turkana North District Development Plan 2008-2012

Abstract

Turkana North District is situated in the northern half of the Rift Valley Province. It is one of the 43 districts of the Rift Valley Province. The district is administratively divided into seven divisions, 26 locations and 72 sub-locations. The district is administered under Turkana county council. Settlement pattern in the district is determined by the availability of pastures and social facilities mainly found in urban centers. Turkana people under normal circumstances settle in the plains. However due to variations in weather, very few of them settle permanently in one place. Kakuma division has the largest number of people due to the presence of refugees' camp in the town that has led to the concentration of many NGOs that are providing employment to the local people. In addition, the division has good climate, fertile soils and frequent rains making farming a viable venture.