A body of a 19 year old man was today found 500 kilometres away from kanamkemer village, with deep cuts .The body was discovered by children who had been sent to fetch firewood,when the children saw the body they rushed to their parents and told them who later alerted the community and called the police.It is believed that Victor Otieno was attacked by a customer he was ferrying.A close friend to Otieno told the police that the last time he saw his friend was on Saturday when he borrowed him his motorbike keys to drop a customer.Its alleged that the customer turned on him and killed him before making away with the motorbike.Amongst the things found at the scene were white sport shoes,,a spade and scratch card which were taken by the police.
Until his brutal murder,Victor Otieno was living with his grandmother at Nakwamekwi village after his parents passed away. The police took the body to the mortuary and investigations are underway as to why he was killed. For now the case is being treated as robbery.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Local news – 21.11.10 - By Mary Tioko - The feast of christ the king celebrated by Catholic faithfuls
The Christian faithfuls of St. Augustine were today celebrated the feast of christ the king. The colourful celebration was led by the sacred heart group and all the christians participated actively. The assistant priest of St. Augustine Cathedral parish Fr. Simon Mutai informed the faithfuls during his homily that Christ was humble and needed us as his followers to be humble.
Fr. Mutai said that the kingdom of God is not compared with the earthly leadership where people aspire to be political leaders, some want authority, power and a mighty person who can command authority and the one who will conquer the enemies when war ensues but his kingdom is everlasting one and cannot end like earthly kingdom. The priest said that Christians have a king who is Jesus Christ, who is a mighty king who prayers for us to overcome temptations of the world. Fr. Mutai also said that when one is baptized he /she joins the kingdom of God where love, unity , forgiveness and peace reigns which is the opposite of the earthly kingdom which is a corrupt kingdom.
Fr. Mutai urged the faithfuls to make sacrifice in order to inherit the kingdom since Christ also suffered .The priest also called upon the Christians to guard their faith against the devil in order to evangelize the word of God ,a above all the priest urged the Christians to humble themselves before Christ in order to be uplifted just as Christ was uplifted in his humility. Fr. Mutai said that in the kingdom of God there is no pride . Christ fought for the kingdom and overcame death and Christians also shall overcome death. He called upon the Christians to be coming to church to adore Christ in the tabernacle so as to glorify him who is our king.
Fr. Mutai said that the kingdom of God is not compared with the earthly leadership where people aspire to be political leaders, some want authority, power and a mighty person who can command authority and the one who will conquer the enemies when war ensues but his kingdom is everlasting one and cannot end like earthly kingdom. The priest said that Christians have a king who is Jesus Christ, who is a mighty king who prayers for us to overcome temptations of the world. Fr. Mutai also said that when one is baptized he /she joins the kingdom of God where love, unity , forgiveness and peace reigns which is the opposite of the earthly kingdom which is a corrupt kingdom.
Fr. Mutai urged the faithfuls to make sacrifice in order to inherit the kingdom since Christ also suffered .The priest also called upon the Christians to guard their faith against the devil in order to evangelize the word of God ,a above all the priest urged the Christians to humble themselves before Christ in order to be uplifted just as Christ was uplifted in his humility. Fr. Mutai said that in the kingdom of God there is no pride . Christ fought for the kingdom and overcame death and Christians also shall overcome death. He called upon the Christians to be coming to church to adore Christ in the tabernacle so as to glorify him who is our king.
Local News – 20.11.10 - By Mary Tioko - Jamin Ekai wins Biwot Race
Jamin Ekai who comes from Kainuk in Turkana South District yesterday won the Biwot Race at Chepkorio in Keiyo District in 8km Min 20: 15: 56. The race was participated by 200 athlets from Eldoret, keiyo, and Nakuru. Ekai who managed to join the team on his own also succeeded to come 1st in the race and did Turkanas proud.
Local news – 19.11.10 - By Mary Tioko -Primary school report card guidelines for parents filled
The parents from Lodwar mixed primary school assembled in the school hall to fill the report card guidelines as developed by the the ministry of Education with national tax payers association today. The exercise that is said to be taking place in all primary schools in Turkana County seems to go on nicely as parents are responding well as said By Mr. Akoyo who is the deputy head teacher teacher of Lodwar mixed Primary.
The meeting that was chaired by the chairman Mr. William Emathe was assisted by the trained personel on the document Mrs. Angelina Lore brought together 30 parents on board.
Speaking during the meeting, Mr. Emathe said the report card was introduced to primary schools to be used as a tool to share information between parents , teachers and school management committees. Mr. Emathe also said that the document will encouraged parents to take active role in improving the quality of education in their local primary schools. Mrs. Lore added that the document enables parents to demand accountability from head teachers, teachers, school management committees, District Education Officers,DE Os staff, and Debs.
She said that Parents are reminded that children are the main stakeholders in the right to quality education and thus parents have a right to improve the quality of education for girls and boys in public schools. Mrs. Lore encouraged all the parents to bring their children to school and monitor their progress while in schools.
The meeting that was chaired by the chairman Mr. William Emathe was assisted by the trained personel on the document Mrs. Angelina Lore brought together 30 parents on board.
Speaking during the meeting, Mr. Emathe said the report card was introduced to primary schools to be used as a tool to share information between parents , teachers and school management committees. Mr. Emathe also said that the document will encouraged parents to take active role in improving the quality of education in their local primary schools. Mrs. Lore added that the document enables parents to demand accountability from head teachers, teachers, school management committees, District Education Officers,DE Os staff, and Debs.
She said that Parents are reminded that children are the main stakeholders in the right to quality education and thus parents have a right to improve the quality of education for girls and boys in public schools. Mrs. Lore encouraged all the parents to bring their children to school and monitor their progress while in schools.
LOCAL NEWS – 18.11.2010 - FUEL PRICE MAY RISE BODABODA FARE – By Daniel Edaan
Boda boda services fare rise due to escalating fuel prices in the country.
Mr john Alemu the boda boda spokesman alerted the passengers in the distinct to be aware as the rampant piracy along the Indian ocean affects the fuel prices all over the world.
He added, the transport costs of the fuel and security measures taken to guard the oil is the main cause of the price fluctuation.
Addressing the the press people during the briefing in his office the Boda boda youth group vice chairman Mr Ereng Edaan Erustus cited out that Budget driving school will conduct a driving test for at least 30 members with facilitation of the office .
Mr Ereng said the measure will be taken to improve the bodaboda service and to give members the right skills and training according to the law. He further said all drivers are expected to be more careful during this festive season when schools are closed so that not to give motorbikes to unqualified person he said sturn measures will be taken against anybody found disobeying the law.
LOCAL NEWS – 17.11.2010 - By Mary Tioko - St. Elizabeth Small christian communities celebrate their saint day in style
The christian community of st. Augustine cathedral has today received 12 infants who were baptised in the church to mark st. Elizabeth day. The mass that brought together 2 members from each small christian communities from st. Augustines Jumuiyas was animated by the members of St. Elizabeth and later the guest were served with lunch as a sign of unity. Fr. Simon Mutai said in his homily that children have to be brought to church and brought up in the catholic faith. The parents have to undergo catechism and later teach their children. Fr. Mutai said that in the readings of the day it says love your neighbours as yourselves and later attain eternal life . The children were given the candle as a sign of light forever in their lives and the sign of the cross was marked on their ears and mouth inorder to hear and speak the word of God.
Saying a bout st. Elizabeth history , the chairperson of St.Elizabeth Mrs. Grace Emoru said that Elizabeth was born in the year 1207 to Andrew 11 of Hungary and his wife,Gertrude of Andechs-Meran.To obtain a favorable political alliance,Elizabeth was promised in marriage to Louis (Ludwig),the eldest of Landgrave Herman of Thuringia and Hesse(now Germany). At the age of four she as taken to taken to Thuringian Castle of the Wartburg, near Eisenach, there to be groomed as the wife of the future landgrave.
During her maidenhood, Elizabeth is said to have been perfect in body, handsome, of a dark complexion; serious in her ways, modest, kindly speech, fervent in prayer, and always full of goodness and divine love. Yet with all these attributes she did not meet with approval or affection from her new family. Instead, her humble and retiring habits annoyed Louis' sister Agnes, who often told her that she was fit only to be a servant.
Today, there is an inescapable duty to make ourselves the neighbour of every individual, without exception, and to take positive steps to help a neighbor whom we encuounter, whether that neighbor be an elderly person,abandoned by everyone,a foreign worker who suffers the injustice of being despised,a refugee, an illegitimate child wrongly suffering for a sin of which the child is innocent, or a straving human being who awakens our conscience by calling to mind the words of christ. As long as you did it for one of these, the least of my brethren, you did it for me' (Matthew 25:40) 9pastorl constitution on the church in the modern world,27, Austin Flannery translation).
Saying a bout st. Elizabeth history , the chairperson of St.Elizabeth Mrs. Grace Emoru said that Elizabeth was born in the year 1207 to Andrew 11 of Hungary and his wife,Gertrude of Andechs-Meran.To obtain a favorable political alliance,Elizabeth was promised in marriage to Louis (Ludwig),the eldest of Landgrave Herman of Thuringia and Hesse(now Germany). At the age of four she as taken to taken to Thuringian Castle of the Wartburg, near Eisenach, there to be groomed as the wife of the future landgrave.
During her maidenhood, Elizabeth is said to have been perfect in body, handsome, of a dark complexion; serious in her ways, modest, kindly speech, fervent in prayer, and always full of goodness and divine love. Yet with all these attributes she did not meet with approval or affection from her new family. Instead, her humble and retiring habits annoyed Louis' sister Agnes, who often told her that she was fit only to be a servant.
Today, there is an inescapable duty to make ourselves the neighbour of every individual, without exception, and to take positive steps to help a neighbor whom we encuounter, whether that neighbor be an elderly person,abandoned by everyone,a foreign worker who suffers the injustice of being despised,a refugee, an illegitimate child wrongly suffering for a sin of which the child is innocent, or a straving human being who awakens our conscience by calling to mind the words of christ. As long as you did it for one of these, the least of my brethren, you did it for me' (Matthew 25:40) 9pastorl constitution on the church in the modern world,27, Austin Flannery translation).
Local News – 15-11-2010 -By Fr. Angel Valdivia - Six fishermen killed at Todonyang
Early today six fishermen were killed at Todonyang by suspected Dassenech militia as they were pulling out their nets, by the wind pump of Todonyang Catholic Mission by the lakeshore. The attackers shot the innocent victims from behind as they were coming out with their nets after having been fishing since early in the morning. The GSU posted at the camp two kilometers from the site, went to the scene immediately after the attack but the killers managed to escape through the thickets around the lakeshore. This is the daily struggle of the more one thousand people who get their daily living from fishing and who have been camping at the Mission compound since 2008 for fear of the constant raids and cold-blooded attacks by the Dassenech warriors.
local news – 15.11.2010 - By Praxides Khisa - Two people killed and animals taken in a raid
Two people died and two seriously injured in a raid at lokori by cattle rustlers from East pokot.
The attack took place today in the morning whereby over 2000 animals were driven away by rustlers with easy because no one at the scene was armed.
Elsewhere in Todonyang 5 Kenyan fishermen were attacked and killed while in a fishing expedition by the militia from Ethiopia.
According to the DO 1 Turkana North Mr Samuel Muinde said, the militias came by boat and posed at fishermen by they ambushed them unawareness.
The motive of the attack remains unknown because they did not take anything from them. The security personnel from GSU and Aps arrived in the ground to save the drawned dead bodies.
The militias were seven in number.
The attack took place today in the morning whereby over 2000 animals were driven away by rustlers with easy because no one at the scene was armed.
Elsewhere in Todonyang 5 Kenyan fishermen were attacked and killed while in a fishing expedition by the militia from Ethiopia.
According to the DO 1 Turkana North Mr Samuel Muinde said, the militias came by boat and posed at fishermen by they ambushed them unawareness.
The motive of the attack remains unknown because they did not take anything from them. The security personnel from GSU and Aps arrived in the ground to save the drawned dead bodies.
The militias were seven in number.
Monday, November 15, 2010
LOCAL NEWS – 14.11.2010 - A woman murders her own son -By Praxides Khisa
A 40 year old woman from Nabulon Loborot village Kanamkemer in Lodwar killed her own son on allegation that he had killed a goat.
The woman namely Mr. Asekon Nasike is said to have gone out on 12th Friday to look for her other child who had gone missing, on reporting back the following day on 13th she found a goat skin outside the house and without inquiring she got hold of her child namely Ng,aipeyok Lopua aged 10 years who remained home and started beating him.
The Neighbors tried to intervene so that to save the kid but all was in vain because they were being chased away by the woman.
According to eye witnesses it is said that, the woman used the rope to tie the diseased both legs ,hands and neck and moved him to a nearby shrub tree and strangled him to death.
The good Samaritan who heard the commotion rushed to the police and reported the matter. The police took action immediately and rushed to the scene and took the body of the diseased boy to Lodwar District Hospital Mortuary for postmortem and Mrs. Nasike the murderer is in police custody awaiting to be arraigned in Kitale High Court on Tuesday18th November 2010.
The woman namely Mr. Asekon Nasike is said to have gone out on 12th Friday to look for her other child who had gone missing, on reporting back the following day on 13th she found a goat skin outside the house and without inquiring she got hold of her child namely Ng,aipeyok Lopua aged 10 years who remained home and started beating him.
The Neighbors tried to intervene so that to save the kid but all was in vain because they were being chased away by the woman.
According to eye witnesses it is said that, the woman used the rope to tie the diseased both legs ,hands and neck and moved him to a nearby shrub tree and strangled him to death.
The good Samaritan who heard the commotion rushed to the police and reported the matter. The police took action immediately and rushed to the scene and took the body of the diseased boy to Lodwar District Hospital Mortuary for postmortem and Mrs. Nasike the murderer is in police custody awaiting to be arraigned in Kitale High Court on Tuesday18th November 2010.
Local News - 13th Nov. 2010 - Parents asked to protect children against child abuse - By Peter Lokatur
Parents have today been asked to be ready to protect children against all sorts of abuse. Speaking today during a Elimika na Watoto music extravaganza at Lokiriama Hall, Terre des hommes, project officer, Turkana Office, Mr. Godfrey Eng'or, said his organization is prepared to ensure that child rights are highlighted so that parents may know their responsibilities.
He said has been done in the last one year through radio pro grammes at Hossana and Akicha radios. He added that Terre des hommes will continue playing this role to help nurture an upright community in the future.
The extravaganza, whose main aim was to enhance the participation of children in the listening to the radio pro grammes, was sponsored by Terre des hommes, in collaboration with Hosanna and Akicha radios, Nadirkonyen Catholic Center, Child Fund and International Rescue Committee.
He said has been done in the last one year through radio pro grammes at Hossana and Akicha radios. He added that Terre des hommes will continue playing this role to help nurture an upright community in the future.
The extravaganza, whose main aim was to enhance the participation of children in the listening to the radio pro grammes, was sponsored by Terre des hommes, in collaboration with Hosanna and Akicha radios, Nadirkonyen Catholic Center, Child Fund and International Rescue Committee.
LOCAL NEWS - 11.11.2010 - By Praxides Khisa - Workshop held about physical planing of turkana county
The turkana people held a two day workshop at lodwar Medical Training College to address the issues concerning turkana county.
Addressing the members present In the workshop ,the Minister of State for Development of Northern Kenya and Arid Lands Hon Mohamed Elmi E.G.M at the opening of the training said that the good governance is essential for peace and development. Devolved governance which will be enhanced under the new constitution offers many opportunities for counties such as turkana .
Hon Mohamed said that because of good governance there will be enhanced resources for marginalized areas particularly through the equalization of funds ,county assembles will be able to pass legislation and the larger county is more appropriate for addressing issues such as environmental management and pastoral mobility
He added that a county like Turkana needs sufficient skilled personnel to run its devolved institution and therefore a good governor must be a good administrator.
He said, Turkana County has no Physical planning map and therefore it has been lied for a temporary basis , so they have held a seminar to facilitate the process of how turkana shall be incuded on the national map because it has affected the political,economic and social status of the Turkana communities.
The Hon at the same time opened new classrooms and a hostel at Lodwar Kenya Medical training college and visited various projects at Turkwel and Nakamane in Turkana which were implimented under his ministry .
Addressing the members present In the workshop ,the Minister of State for Development of Northern Kenya and Arid Lands Hon Mohamed Elmi E.G.M at the opening of the training said that the good governance is essential for peace and development. Devolved governance which will be enhanced under the new constitution offers many opportunities for counties such as turkana .
Hon Mohamed said that because of good governance there will be enhanced resources for marginalized areas particularly through the equalization of funds ,county assembles will be able to pass legislation and the larger county is more appropriate for addressing issues such as environmental management and pastoral mobility
He added that a county like Turkana needs sufficient skilled personnel to run its devolved institution and therefore a good governor must be a good administrator.
He said, Turkana County has no Physical planning map and therefore it has been lied for a temporary basis , so they have held a seminar to facilitate the process of how turkana shall be incuded on the national map because it has affected the political,economic and social status of the Turkana communities.
The Hon at the same time opened new classrooms and a hostel at Lodwar Kenya Medical training college and visited various projects at Turkwel and Nakamane in Turkana which were implimented under his ministry .
LOCAL NEWS - Hippos cause havoc to kerio residents - By Praxides Khisa - 09.11.2010
15 house holds in Nanyang'ikipi Location in Kerio division lives in fear of hostile hippos in the area .
The fishermen in the area are not fishing well due to fear of being attacked by the hostile animal and also fetching water is a problem.
It is believed that last week the animals injured 1 fisherman and destroyed three vessels .
The community in several occasions have asked the Kenya Wildlife Service to intervene but all the appeals have not yielded any fruit and this have forced the community to start hunting for animals.
However they are still appealing to the KWS to look upon them since it is not too late.
The fishermen in the area are not fishing well due to fear of being attacked by the hostile animal and also fetching water is a problem.
It is believed that last week the animals injured 1 fisherman and destroyed three vessels .
The community in several occasions have asked the Kenya Wildlife Service to intervene but all the appeals have not yielded any fruit and this have forced the community to start hunting for animals.
However they are still appealing to the KWS to look upon them since it is not too late.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Local news – 20.10.2010 - By emmanuel erukudi - Games organised by lokiriama sports department to celebrate mashujaa day
Lokiriama sports department today organised girls volleyball and netball games within the three parishes holy family(Kanamkemer), Risen christ
(Nakwamekwi) and St.augustine (Cathedrall Parish) also,st augustine women participated in this games.
The game started immediately when the players arrived. St.augutines' women played netball with the risen christ and they won 17-7,whereby Kawalase under St.augustine parish played with Kanamkermer won two sets in volleyball.
The main theme of these games was to celebrate Mashujaa Day recognising for those who struggled for the independents in this counry.
Speaking to akicha reporter today, Mr Jery Etir Elim the organiser of this games said that the other reason why this games were organised was to enlighten girls on the side of games since most girls are being underated when it comes to games.
He also said that this will help girls to equip their talents and be ready to suit any field given to them and have potential in it.
Local News - 08.11.2010 - School head drowns in floaded river
A primary school head teacher in Turkana South District has died after drowning in River Kerio. According to Turkana South DO, Mr. Bethwel Sang, the teacher was attempting to cross the river on his way home from school.
Mr. Sang said the body of the Kotoro Primary School head was found after two days and moved to the Lodwar District Hospital mortuary. The DO cautioned locals against crossing the floaded river.
Mr. Sang said the body of the Kotoro Primary School head was found after two days and moved to the Lodwar District Hospital mortuary. The DO cautioned locals against crossing the floaded river.
Local News – 6.11.2010 - Candidates asked to take time before answering K.C.P.E questions -By Lokatur Peter
Candindates have been urged not to rush to answering the exam questions before carefully reading the instructions. Speaking today at Lodwar mixed primary school during a Standard Eight Prayer Day, Mrs Mbithe Etaan, the Education Officer Turkana Central district said candindates should not develop fear as the exam day is just around the corner.
She said they should not over-study at night for the papers ahead of them since that will lead to them being sleepy and confused while sitting for the paper. Etaan further said that when the papers are brought, the candidates should relax and read the instructions carefully before answering any question.
The area chief, Mr. Patrick Lorogoi wished all the candidates success as they prepare for their exams that will commence early next week. The event was organised by the school headteacher Mr. Timothy Wabuya in collaboration with the District Education Office.
She said they should not over-study at night for the papers ahead of them since that will lead to them being sleepy and confused while sitting for the paper. Etaan further said that when the papers are brought, the candidates should relax and read the instructions carefully before answering any question.
The area chief, Mr. Patrick Lorogoi wished all the candidates success as they prepare for their exams that will commence early next week. The event was organised by the school headteacher Mr. Timothy Wabuya in collaboration with the District Education Office.
LOCAL NEWS – 26.10.2010 - by Teresa Kachila - COMMUNITY LED TOTAL SANITATION EXERCISE DONE IN TWO VILLAGES
A workshop on community led total sanitation entered its second day, today at splash Hotel.The workshop which attracted public health officers from Turkana county, Merlin officers led by Wash and sanitation manager Mr. Lucas Edete and Local FM Stations( Maata Fm, Sayare FM, Hossana FM and Radio Akicha. The workshop was organised by the District Public Health officer Mr. Innocent Sifuna and facilitated byMerlin.
Mr. Sifuna and Edete led the participants in community mobilization in construction of latrines in their homesteads. Mr. Sifuna said that it was high time the local community learn to be independent and construct latrines because they are the ones who contract diseases. The community were discouraged from open defeacation and turn to open defeacation free status. Participants cleaned Nadirkonyen and Red banners villages as a pilot exercise on sanitation.
The villagers were shown how they come in contact with the waste without knowing. The triggering has three important aspects to be considred these are to intill fear, disgust and shame so that the villagers can decide on their own to construct latrines. The exercise which involved all the participants was succesful since the villagers decided on an open defeacation free status.
Seven people were chosen from each of the two villages to participate in tommorrows workshop to learn on the Action they have to take in constructing latrines. The three day workshop whose theme was Triggering community led total sanitation will end tommorow.
Mr. Sifuna and Edete led the participants in community mobilization in construction of latrines in their homesteads. Mr. Sifuna said that it was high time the local community learn to be independent and construct latrines because they are the ones who contract diseases. The community were discouraged from open defeacation and turn to open defeacation free status. Participants cleaned Nadirkonyen and Red banners villages as a pilot exercise on sanitation.
The villagers were shown how they come in contact with the waste without knowing. The triggering has three important aspects to be considred these are to intill fear, disgust and shame so that the villagers can decide on their own to construct latrines. The exercise which involved all the participants was succesful since the villagers decided on an open defeacation free status.
Seven people were chosen from each of the two villages to participate in tommorrows workshop to learn on the Action they have to take in constructing latrines. The three day workshop whose theme was Triggering community led total sanitation will end tommorow.
Local News - 28.10.2010 - COMMUNITY LED TOTAL SANITATION TRAINING ENDED TODAY
The training of the Public Health Officers on community led total sanitation ended today with the public health officers presenting their action plan for their work stations.The participants were equiped with knowledge on how to trigger the community to construct pit latrines.Scholastica Ekorot,th
e public health officer from Loima district who was the trainer explained the objectives of the training and the way forward for the community.She said it was important for the public health officers to implement what they had been taught.
She urged the community to be ready for their village to achieve the open defecation free status.
The facilitators were quick to point out that the training was a success since the field work conducted was able to gtrigger the identified communities.Mr.Lucas Edete the water and sanitation manager for merline also urged the residents to embrace the Action plans to reduce contamination of water and food that cause oral diseases.He said it was important for veryone to take responsibilities because no one is safe,if one has a latrine and the neighbours defeacate openly they will also be contaminated so it should be a collective measure.The community led total sanitation exercise will be carried on until Turkana county is declared to have attain an open defecation free status.The facilitators will make the follow up to gauge the achivementsD in the triggered communitie
e public health officer from Loima district who was the trainer explained the objectives of the training and the way forward for the community.She said it was important for the public health officers to implement what they had been taught.
She urged the community to be ready for their village to achieve the open defecation free status.
The facilitators were quick to point out that the training was a success since the field work conducted was able to gtrigger the identified communities.Mr.Lucas Edete the water and sanitation manager for merline also urged the residents to embrace the Action plans to reduce contamination of water and food that cause oral diseases.He said it was important for veryone to take responsibilities because no one is safe,if one has a latrine and the neighbours defeacate openly they will also be contaminated so it should be a collective measure.The community led total sanitation exercise will be carried on until Turkana county is declared to have attain an open defecation free status.The facilitators will make the follow up to gauge the achivementsD in the triggered communitie
LOCAL NEWS - 08.11.2010 - FOUR PEOPLE KILLED AND 130 ANIMALS STOLEN
Raiders from Pokot yesterday raided Napeiton Location Lokori Division in Turkana East District, killed four people and made away with 70 cattle and 60 camels.Those who lost their lives include area assistant chief and 3 herdsmen.
It is believed that the stolen animals were driven to pokot East District at a place known as kolowa.
The Turkana leaders led by County Council Chairman Mr Elim Longachar together with civil society organization have appealed to the government to pursue and recover the stolen animals as well as arresting those who raided in line with the Kenyan constitution chapter four which states that the cardinal responsibility to the government to protect the lives and property of the citizens.
It is believed that the stolen animals were driven to pokot East District at a place known as kolowa.
The Turkana leaders led by County Council Chairman Mr Elim Longachar together with civil society organization have appealed to the government to pursue and recover the stolen animals as well as arresting those who raided in line with the Kenyan constitution chapter four which states that the cardinal responsibility to the government to protect the lives and property of the citizens.
NEWS – 3.11.2010 - By Praxides Khisa - TWO COMMUNITIES HOLDS A PEACE MEETING
The two communities represented by elders herdsmen and women met under the DC Loima Mr Moses Ifuto and DC Pokot North Mr George Onyango to resolve a conflict which had cropped a month ago where the pokot people stole over 30 cows from Turkana community as turkana warrior killed 5 herdsmen from the Pokot community .
In the meeting the pokot community was forced to return the 30 stolen cattles and in turn the Turkana communiy to make sure that the worriors who killed the herdsmen are arrested immediately.
The two Dcs Mr Ifuto and Mr Onyango accompanied by the armed forces officers warn the two communities to respond immediately before the government intervenes.
In the meeting the pokot community was forced to return the 30 stolen cattles and in turn the Turkana communiy to make sure that the worriors who killed the herdsmen are arrested immediately.
The two Dcs Mr Ifuto and Mr Onyango accompanied by the armed forces officers warn the two communities to respond immediately before the government intervenes.
Local news – 1.11.2010 - By Edaan Daniel - Boda Boda Association clash
Boda Boda Associations have clashed over duties and responsibilities in running the associations.
Speaking to radio akicha reporter,John Alemu the chief technical advisor who is also the Boda Boda Welfare Association spokesman termed the clash as misguided and out of question.He said the Boda Boda Owners Association cannot duplicate the duties of the Welfare Association as its legal affirmed by the legal authorities.
The Boda Boda spokesman cited the remittance of the 500 daily returns to Boda Boda Owners as the main issue of contention registration of the motorbikes and their drivers and also the security
of motorcycles as the roles of the Boda Boda Association that cannot be transferred to BodaBoda Owners Association.
By now the two offices are situated next to each other in town.The security measures checked by the Boda Boda Association are overspeeding, overloading, drunk drivers and above all qualification through the production of driving license.
Local news – 31.10.10 - By Daniel Edaan - 251 STUDENTS CONFIRMED IN KAKUMA PARISH
The Auxiliary bishop Dominic kimengich accompanied by the visiting Bishop of bromore diocese Ireland confirmed 251 students today in the morning at Kakuma Parish. The Students that were drawn from different schools around kakuma parish were confirmed in the colourful mass celebrations where the confirmed students were termed as Christians soldiers and role models for the propagations of Christians faith in their schools and in the entire environment .
Auxilary bishop said that the holy spirit is going to strengthen them and lead them towards doing the will of God through the manifestation of the seven gifts in each one of the following students.
Bishop John MC Areavey of the catholic diocese of bromore Ireland thanked bishop kimengich and all the Christians faithful of lodwar diocese for being strong in their faith .
The visiting prelate together with other guests from Ireland expressed their joy and happiness for the vibrant Christian community of kakuma and kalobeyei parish. The visiting team from ireland promised to cooperate with the diocese of Lodwar in development of faith. Later the team visited kakuma refugee camp and St. Leo boys secondary school in Kakuma where they shared with the school administration and students on ways they can partner and support each other to develop the school and other infrustructure.
Auxilary bishop said that the holy spirit is going to strengthen them and lead them towards doing the will of God through the manifestation of the seven gifts in each one of the following students.
Bishop John MC Areavey of the catholic diocese of bromore Ireland thanked bishop kimengich and all the Christians faithful of lodwar diocese for being strong in their faith .
The visiting prelate together with other guests from Ireland expressed their joy and happiness for the vibrant Christian community of kakuma and kalobeyei parish. The visiting team from ireland promised to cooperate with the diocese of Lodwar in development of faith. Later the team visited kakuma refugee camp and St. Leo boys secondary school in Kakuma where they shared with the school administration and students on ways they can partner and support each other to develop the school and other infrustructure.
Local News – 23.10.2010 -Spanish doctors look forward to eliminating blindness in Turkana count
A one week mission eye treatment is underway at Lodwar District Hospital by spanish doctors. Speaking to Radio Akicha today at the Lodwar eye camp, Dr. Hillary Rono, an ophthal mologist, said the function is partly to celebrate world sight day which took place a week ago.
He said they have been having a series of activities in eye camps in West Pokot, Trans nzoia and Turkana counties which have been associated with eliminating blindness in Turkana. He added that the cause of blindness in Turkana is Cataracts and Trachoma, commonly known as Lokiir in the local language. Rono further advised the residents of the county, to always ensure that their faces are clean by washing them more frequently.
Many people whose eyes were operated could not hide their joy after they regained their sight.
The activity which brought on board several people from Turkana county was Sponsored and funded by the Spanish Doctors, who do annual eye camps in Turkana and Trans Nzoia counties in collaboration with OAU based in Canada, Merlin, Child Fund and IRC.
The Spanish doctors are planning to give mass treatment as from next year onwards for children to help eliminate Trachoma. They are planning a surgical camp in Kakuma on March next year and they willn also be alternating betwween Lodwar and Kakuma on August and October on that very year.
He said they have been having a series of activities in eye camps in West Pokot, Trans nzoia and Turkana counties which have been associated with eliminating blindness in Turkana. He added that the cause of blindness in Turkana is Cataracts and Trachoma, commonly known as Lokiir in the local language. Rono further advised the residents of the county, to always ensure that their faces are clean by washing them more frequently.
Many people whose eyes were operated could not hide their joy after they regained their sight.
The activity which brought on board several people from Turkana county was Sponsored and funded by the Spanish Doctors, who do annual eye camps in Turkana and Trans Nzoia counties in collaboration with OAU based in Canada, Merlin, Child Fund and IRC.
The Spanish doctors are planning to give mass treatment as from next year onwards for children to help eliminate Trachoma. They are planning a surgical camp in Kakuma on March next year and they willn also be alternating betwween Lodwar and Kakuma on August and October on that very year.
Local News - First solar radio goes to Lomunyen Ekiron
Today Radio Akicha has started the distribution of solar radios to the community. The first radio of this initiative has gone to Lomunyen Ekirion. The Christian community of St. Peter’s, Lomunyen Ekirion, an outstation of St. Augustine’s Cathedral located 80 Km from Lodwar town, has celebrated today the Eucharist in a especially cheerful way. After the celebration of the mass Fr. Angel explained the community how to use the machine and also about the advantages of having a solar radio, which will save them from having to walk so many kilometres just to get a pair of batteries for their radio. (INSERT) The Small Christian Community has been encouraged to gather around the radio during their prayer meetings so that they can follow Radio Akicha’s evening devotion and other educational programmes. From now on this remote community will be a little bit closer to the world around them. This marks the beginning of a project that is going to distribute more than 150 radios in the different communities and schools in and around Lodwar and going as far as Lorogum, gold, Kangatosa and Kerio.
Local news – 30.10.10 - By Mary Tioko - Deepen your perceptions : Priests told
The Diocese of Lodwar annual priests retreat which was held at St.Teresa Pastoral Center has ended today with mass presided by his Lordship Bishop Patrick Harrington assisted By Fr. John Kizito Manzi. Speaking during the homily the formator of the SMA in Nairobi Fr. Tom McNamara encouraged the priests to have their perceptions deepened. Fr. McNamara invoked the holy spirit to send the gift of wisdom which is the great gift to guide the priests in their pastoral work within the Diocese.
The priest prayed for their deceased brothers in the priesthood who had worked in the Diocese and left good legacies led by the Late Bishop John Mahon. He encouraged the priests to continue with the good example that was left behind and also aspire to live good example behind. He encouraged the fellow priest not to look at the past but focus on tomorrow and also pray for the grace to put into practice all the resolutions of the retreat.
The participants also were urged to thank God for their different vocations, family , priesthood and religious and know that the world is a vine yard of the lord and thus he his their always with them in their sufferings in serving the people of God.
The priest prayed for their deceased brothers in the priesthood who had worked in the Diocese and left good legacies led by the Late Bishop John Mahon. He encouraged the priests to continue with the good example that was left behind and also aspire to live good example behind. He encouraged the fellow priest not to look at the past but focus on tomorrow and also pray for the grace to put into practice all the resolutions of the retreat.
The participants also were urged to thank God for their different vocations, family , priesthood and religious and know that the world is a vine yard of the lord and thus he his their always with them in their sufferings in serving the people of God.
LOCAL NEWS – 24.10. 2010 - By Edaan Daniel - Bishop commissions catechist and confirms many others
Bishop Patrick Harrington together with Fr John Manzi have early today confirmed many Christians and students drawn from schools around Lodwar,at St Augustine's Cathedral.
Speaking during his homily the prelate pointed out that today being a mission Sunday all are called to serve God and preach the good news to all people. His Lordship pointed out that Turkana is a big country that requires committed teachers and catechist who can teach the Catholic faith well. He commissioned catechist Phi lemon Lokol as a catechist in the Catholic Church. He as also asked all Christians to support catechist for them to serve better.
The commissioned catechist thanked His Lordship and all Christians for finding him worthy to serve the church as a catechist. He said he made it through prayer and perseverance. Phi lemon Lokol calls for Christians to serve God.
Speaking during his homily the prelate pointed out that today being a mission Sunday all are called to serve God and preach the good news to all people. His Lordship pointed out that Turkana is a big country that requires committed teachers and catechist who can teach the Catholic faith well. He commissioned catechist Phi lemon Lokol as a catechist in the Catholic Church. He as also asked all Christians to support catechist for them to serve better.
The commissioned catechist thanked His Lordship and all Christians for finding him worthy to serve the church as a catechist. He said he made it through prayer and perseverance. Phi lemon Lokol calls for Christians to serve God.
Local news – 29.10.10 - By Mary Tioko - Diocesan Child Protection Policy Launched
The Catholic Diocese of Lodwar has launched a child protection Policy booklet for the Diocese at St. Teresa Pastoral center today. Speaking during the launching Bishop Patrick Harrington said that the policies are balances and also the boundaries which all the Diocesan personnel including the Priests have to apply in their day to day lives as they offer services within the Diocese. Bishop Harrington encouraged them to be of great influence in their parishes as they are guided by the policies as each priest was given a booklet to guide him.
Addressing the Priests from various parishes within the Diocese after their retreat in the same function the Auxiliary Bishop of Lodwar Bishop Dominic Kimengich emphasized on the policies touching on the church doctrines. The Auxiliary Bishop said that the Diocese has the obligation to cooperate with the state in protecting the rights of children and anybody abusing the children in one way or another will be liable to punishment and dismissal from the clerical role incases of the clergy. Also any Diocesan personnel who abuses these rights faces dismissal from the job and later necessary punishment in accordance to law will be applied.
The Booklet that has the policies and procedures safeguards the children from all forms of abuses. Speaking during the launching, The child protection officer for the Diocese Mrs. Eunice Majuma summarized on the guiding principles where each child shall be cherished, nurtured and affirmed as a gift from God, each child has an inherent right to personal dignity and bodily integrity, all children whatever their gender, culture, race, language, religious beliefs or social status have a right to protection and the principles encourages everyone within the catholic Diocese of Lodwar to have an obligation to ensure that the fundamental rights of children are respected
Addressing the Priests from various parishes within the Diocese after their retreat in the same function the Auxiliary Bishop of Lodwar Bishop Dominic Kimengich emphasized on the policies touching on the church doctrines. The Auxiliary Bishop said that the Diocese has the obligation to cooperate with the state in protecting the rights of children and anybody abusing the children in one way or another will be liable to punishment and dismissal from the clerical role incases of the clergy. Also any Diocesan personnel who abuses these rights faces dismissal from the job and later necessary punishment in accordance to law will be applied.
The Booklet that has the policies and procedures safeguards the children from all forms of abuses. Speaking during the launching, The child protection officer for the Diocese Mrs. Eunice Majuma summarized on the guiding principles where each child shall be cherished, nurtured and affirmed as a gift from God, each child has an inherent right to personal dignity and bodily integrity, all children whatever their gender, culture, race, language, religious beliefs or social status have a right to protection and the principles encourages everyone within the catholic Diocese of Lodwar to have an obligation to ensure that the fundamental rights of children are respected
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