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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

LOCAL NEWS 31ST OCT 2014 MELISA MAIMUNA MINISTER VISITS INMATES IN LODWAR PRISON



Min. Energy and Natural resources Turkana-Rhoda Loyor

The minister for Energy and Natural Resources Turkana County hon. Rhoda Loyor visited the Lodwar G.K prison on 31st October 2014 in a meeting organized by youth coordinator to empower the inmates under the ministry of interior and co – ordination of the national government.

The meeting which is the third to be held this year is aimed at empowering inmates through entertainment and also encouragement from various speakers.

The youth coordinator outlined issues faced by inmates especially shortage of power, which is a challenge to those preparing to seat for the national examination for primary school this year.

The minister promised to donate solar panels for use during studies and other activities. She went ahead and reminded them to work hard in their education for that is the key to survival.

The inmates who are around 450 also lack enough water storage equipment which is a challenge especially during water rationing or shortage.

The minister also promised to donate a cool box and also help to talk to her colleague in the water ministry to b able to come up with solutions to curb the situation.

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