MORE THAN 30 MANYATTAS BURNT DOWN AT LOYO AREA IN LODWAR TOWN ON 26-7-2014

42 manyattas were burnt down to ashes and household properties destroyed by fire that erupted at around 5 pm at Loyo area, Legio Maria camp in Lodwar town. Mr. Daniel Abora an eye witness said that the fire was caused by a young girl who was preparing food in one of the manyattas when the fire caught the manyatta and spread rapidly. Nearby residents rushed at the scene but with different missions with most of the rescuers helping in putting off the fire while others came looting  household properties. Although the fire spread fast the rescuers managed to put it off saving some manyattas from burning down. Turkana Central MP, Hon. John Lodepe also participated in the rescue mission whereby he cooperated with the villagers in using the available water and sand in putting off the fire. Kenya Red Cross officials were also at the scene assessing the damages so that they can help those affected and settle the displaced. The residents asked for the support of the organization in providing fire extinguishers to prevent future similar disasters.

TURKANA COUNTY EDUCATION AND PRIZE-GIVING DAY ON 28 JULY 2014

Turkana County Education Day was carried out at S.t Kevin Secondary School in Lodwar Town, an occasion that saw various learning Institutions converge from Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Colleges and Universities. The annual occasion also saw leaders in attendance led by the deputy governor, Turkana central M.P, County Ministers, members of the County Assembly, Directors of various learning institutions, representatives from Tullow Company and other organizations. It was a monumental occasion as evident by the high turnout of schools, teachers and students.

Speaking at the occasion, County Education Minister,  Miss Margret Kuchar said that although the County Government and other partners have done a lot in developments issues there is still more to be done especially in developing the education sector.

Representing T.S.C county director who missed the occasion, Turkana Central District Staffing Officer, Mr. James Loware, spoke about the big challenge of under staffing that has hit the Education Sector.