LOCAL NEWS -26.12.2010-BY PRINCE SOFARI WYCLIFFE. CHRISTIANS ASKED TO AVOID BAD MORALS

Christians have been encouraged to take good responsibility of their families and avoid bad morals that might destroy the good image of their family.
Addressing the congregation at Risen Christ Nakwamekwi, Fr Rafael Cefalo, called upon Christians to be lead by conscience and always do the right thing in there daily life. He rebuked the life of single parenthood saying God was not pleased with a life of such kind.
He further said everybody had a part to play in the family taking he example of Joseph the father of Jesus who played the role of protecting the family and taking good care of it.

LOCAL NEWS-25.12.2010-BY SOFARI WYCLIFFE. DIOCESE SOCIAL MINISTRY DISTRIBUES FOOD TO THE NEEDY.

Diocesan Social Ministry today distributed food to the less fortunate in the society and the sick .
They were supplied with food stuffs; Maize, Beans, Milk, Fruits, Clothes and Cash. Social Ministry deputy coordinator Mark Nakain said, the clothes was a donation from the Auxiliary Bishop Dominic Kimeng'ich and the money was to help them buy cooking Oil and Salt.
The ministry which was formed in the year 2000 by Bishop Patrick Harrington was first opened to cater for the poor people in the community, those who could not get basic items to sustain them in their daily life. It later extended its service to those taking medicine while at home and could not also access food.
Most of them were pleased with the programme and thanked bishop Patrick Harrington for the programme.

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LOCAL NEWS-25.12.2010-BY PRAXIDES KHISA. PRISONERS CELEBRATES CHRISTMASS IN STYLE.

Prisoners were not left behind in this festive season where they celebrated with joy and happiness.
Speaking to Radio Akicha reporter early today, The Officer in charge Gerald Ongume reiterated that, prisoners are also human beings who should participate in the celebrations so that they feel appreciated.
He said people should not look at them as bad people but instead view them as vulnerable people.
Ongume said that, they looked out for donations from well wishers to also enjoy Christmas like other people outside.
They received different kinds of items such as food stuffs, sweets, blankets, mosquito nets sanitary towels and soaps.This items were donated by churches, AIC, Catholic Church and Redeemed Gospel Church and the Non Governmental Organizations like Share Internationals and UNHCR.
Staff members also made their contributions in which they slaughtered a bull and shared amongst them.

LOCAL NEWS -25.12.2010-BY PRINCE SOFARI WYCLIFFE. THE SICK ALSO ON THE CHRISTMAS MOOD.

As the whole World is celebrating Christmas today, activities at Lodwar District Hospital remained usual.
Nurses serving the outpatients and the subordinate staff were busy attending to the sick
At the children ward the sick were enjoying Christmas by watching Television, while the cook prepared Christmas food.
The patients were served with Tea, Bread and Eggs as their breakfast, Chapati, Meat and fruits for lunch, and Rice, Meat and Potatoes in the evening.
Most of them were pleased with what the ministry has done for them and appreciated it for remembering them especially during this season when families have come together for the celebrations while they were still in hospital.

LOCAL NEWS-25.12.2010-BY PRINCE SOFARI WYCLIFFE. KIMENGICH CHRISTMASS MESSAGE

The Auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Lodwar Dominic Kimeng'ich has asked christians to pray and maintain peace and love of God this season.
In a mass he celebrated at St Augustine Parish today, Kimengich urged christians to welcome Jesus to be born into their heart. He told them to walk with humbleness and simplicity and prepare their hearts for God.
He further asked christians to go tell others about the birth of the baby Jesus into the world as a blessing.
During the celebration, Kimeng'ich was assisted by Fr. John Manzi kizito.
Meanwhile, Fr. Raphael Cefalo of Risen Christ Parish Nakwamekwi thanked the christian families for taking an example of denial to resemble the Mary's and Joseph family through the lamb of God Jesus christ.
At the same, residents of Nakwamekwi were happy for this great day of Jesus birth and celebration. Some of them appreciated the gift of life from God and the light of faith through Jesus christ.

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LOCAL NEWS-24.12.2010-BY PRINCE SOFARI WYCLIFFE. FOOD PRICES REMAIN CONSTANT DESPITE CHRISMAS

As we celebrate the vigil night today, many people in Lodwar town moved from one shop to the other to win themselves gifts for the festive season.
This season is one which sees businesses in Turkana county and all over the country making a boost to their profits.
Speaking to one of Radio Akicha reporters, a shopkeeper at West lands Shop said that, a lot of sale on food stuffs were on higher demand as compared to other days. Despite the increase in the demand of goods, prices still remained constant.

LOCAL NEWS – 4.12.2010 - SAMMY EKENO - SIX PEOPLE CONFIRMED AT ST. BORNIFACE IN NASIGER

It was on a Saturday morning of 4th DEC 2010 whereby Fr. Angel valdivia together with other Christians celebrated mass at st. Borniface Church in Nasiger.
The mass started at around 10.00am where the father welcomed people and informed them that it was a special day since some of them were being confirmed. He also gave hope that time will come when the snakes or any wild animal will join together with man and enjoy life. Apart from that he mentioned about strong and weak branches,where the weak branches can be molded Into another shape while the stronger ones cannot be molded. He therefore encouraged the Christians to be the strong branches.
The confirmation took place in joy whereas Angel promised them that they will be given radios from Akicha FM so as to follow the proceedings of mass which symbolizes Christmas gifts to them .The songs from Nasiger choir members were recorded successfully as Angel went ahead blessing each and every one at last.

Local news – 3.12.2010 - by Emmanuel Erukudi - A diocesan youth function Marks its end

A Diocesan youth function which kicked off on Tuesday this week has ended today. The meeting which was held at St.Teresa Pastoral center was attended by Youth leaders from schools and Parishes allover the Diocese. A section of Young Christians Society patrons who represented them in every parish within the diocese also were present.
The function was organized and facilitated by the diocesan youth empowerment programme team in the diocese of lodwar. The main objective of the meeting was to give youth a chance to generate ideas that will give possible ways of drawing youth constitution in the diocese and also to discuss ways in which the Diocesan Youth Council can get funds that will assist in running its work efficiently.

Local news – 02.12.2010 - by Emmanuel Erukudi - Watch out while Driving; says Mr. Ronald Erukon

Early today, BodaBoda motorists were told to be careful and watch out when driving motorbikes, especially this festive season as this will help to a void careless accidents.
Speaking to radio Akicha reporter in his office, Mr. Ronald Erukon the security supervisor for bodaboda drivers said that motorists should drive with great care mostly in towns where many people are flocking especially this Christmas time.
He urged all motorists working at night to wear reflector jackets, membership cards and helmets for there security. He also added that drivers must not give motorbikes to untrained people like students and some passengers who normally request to drive when boarding motorbikes. Lastly he said that those motorists who are fond of drinking alcohol whenever they are on duty, should stop it in order to save the lives of many people in lodwar.
Mr. William Kerio the Bodaboda Association Welfare Chairman, also added that BodaBoda customers should have respect to the motorists when it comes to payments as this has been a serious issue whereby some customers refuse to pay for the service rendered to them and as a result this creates conflict between the two parties.

LOCAL NEWS – 02.12.2010 - by KACHILA & ERUKUDI - One dies in a road Accident

One person died and five injured in a road accident after the vehicle they were traveling in veered off the road in Nasiger 35 km from Lodwar town, along Lodwar-Lokichogio highway.The vehicle belongs to a Non-governmental organization International rescue committee IRC and was heading to Kakuma.
The body of the deceased was taken to the mortuary and the injured persons were taken to Lodwar District hospital for treatment whereby three have been referred to Moi Teaching and Referral.The vehicle was carrying a team of six staff members.

Local news – 1.12.2010 - by Emmanuel Erukud -Diocesan Tomato, Groudnut and Pawpaw Jam training held

A two day training for diocesan bakery women today kicked off at St. Augustine's Cathedral parish hall in Lodwar. The training which was organized and facilitated by Diocesan Women Department brought together 33 women from different parishes within the Diocese of lodwar.
The training is divided in two parts whereby the first part deals with training on Jam preparation which is done was done today and the second part which will be done tomorrow which will entail the preparation of groundnuts and papaws.
Speaking to Radio Akicha reporter, the assistant co-coordinator of the women programme Mrs. Rose Nakoi who was facilitating the process said that the training will assist women to know many ways of preparing different foods according to the prefered methods of cooking.
Mrs. Nakoi also added that their programme is there to help women who have bakeries within the diocese of lodwar to acquire different skills in the field of the training thus making them become professionals in baking in Turkana county at large.
Also speaking on the same training the facilitator who comes from Risen Christ Nakwamekwei Parish Mrs. Margret Adukon commented about the training.

Local news - 11.12.2010 - BY Praxides Khisa - 2nd phase of polio vaccination kicks off today

The second round of polio vaccination and vitamin A to children under the age of five years kicked off today in Turkana county.
Addressing the people during the launch at Turkana district hospital, Dr. Kabir from the world health Organization said that polio is a dangerous disease to children and all mothers or whoever has a child who is below the age 5 years to be vaccinated since the vaccination is free.
Dr. Kabir said that they have trained the vaccinators from different parts of Turkana and they will be moving from house to house vaccinating all children of less than five years against the disease and it is also available in all Health facilities.
He further said that during the first round of vaccination they did not give out vitamin A because it was not available but for this second round they will be giving out vitamin A to children under the age of 0-11 months.
Health officers present during the launch were Dr Gilchrist Lokoel the District Medical officer ,Dr Muthama and Dan Adara from the National Logistician.

LOCAL NEWS – 10.12.2010 - BY Praxides Khisa – Todonyang killings

An aged man was killed by an Administrative Police at Todonyang.
It is said the man is a fish monger in Todonyang and the the administrative police attacked him with the intention of taking money from him.
Since the police Officer was armed with a gun he shot him dead and made away with the sum of money which is alleged to be 300000.
The deceased was taken to lodwar district hospital mortuary for postmortem and the Administration police was arrested and investigation is underway .

Local news - 9th 11.2010 - Death In Todonyan

At early hours of this morning; around 3.30am gunshots and sharp cries woke the startled village of Todonyang that resides at Our Lady Queen of Peace parish Church’s compound. The cries were of Martin Opiyo who was struggling for his life with a gunman trying to rob and to kill him. Martin is a fish trader who in the company of his teammates; Brian Aridi, Robert Owuor and Josua Kamanga, had been coming every month with a 6tonnes-refrigerated truck to buy fish from Todonyang. But today seemed to be his last, as the gunman got better of him and he laid dead minutes later while his bag with money to buy fish and some belongings was taken.
The shaken villagers could not go to sleep while life slipped away from Martin.
In the wake of the morning, the truckers took to the footprints that the culprit used and this was our biggest surprise: the footprints ended at the AP camp in the unit of one officer! An Administration Police was the assassin and robber!
The deputy OCPD and the DO1 of Turkana North visited the crime scene and the suspect taken to Lokitaung though the bag with the money has not yet been recovered.
We hope that Justice will be done.

Local news - 9th dec 2010 – by Ekeno Sammy - Campaign against drug abuse held at talbot centre in lodwar

Today people from various communities of Lodwar campaigned against drug abuse at TALBOT CENTRE.
Nakwamekwi, Napetet, Kawalathe, Loitakito, Soweto and Kanamkemer. The TALBOT'S co-ordinator, Mr Mike Woods, together with the former drug addict Mr Andrew Lobolia taught people on the negative effects of alcoholism which is due to the illegal brewing such as changaa, busaa, kaada, muratina, kangara and many more.
Woods told them that alcoholism leads to liver cirrhosis,a terrible disease found within the blood and always affects the circulatory system of a human being. He also added that alcoholism leads to road accidents especially to drivers who over drink and forgetting themselves that they are carrying million hearts of people.Alcoholism also leads to poor family status due to improper use of finance hence poverty.
Woods also said that this kind of behaviour causes sexual immorality which later leads to HIV/AIDS and unwanted pregnancy. Woods also concluded by saying that for the greatest killer on this planet is alcoholism,then people need not to drink but only help each other in overcoming alcoholism and besides that,he asked them to pray to God each and every morning they wake up. He also suggested that they should quit drinking alcohol,keep visiting him for counselling and making the right decision in life.The assemblying ended succesfully where Woods urged people to meet once again on Saturday at 10.00am.

LOCAL NEWS – 6.12.2010 - By PRAXIDES KHISA - CHILDREN RIGHTS TO BE PROTECTED.

The department of children's services under the minstry of gender, children and social development held a three day training at lodwar logde concerning children's rights.
Addressing the participants the Provincial Director of Children's Services Rift Valley Province Mr.Yusuf Abdi Sheikh said that, children should have rights to be protected from drugs, torture and given privacy. Mr.Yusuf said that all parents should be responsible in whatever their children do. He added that children should live in a society where they become responsible citizens through fulfilments of their prescribed rights and welfare.
He further said that, their mission is to safeguard the rights and welfare of all children through implimentation of relevant policies, co-ordination, supervision and delivery of services
Mr.Yusuf added that the objectives of the department is to make sure that all children between the age of 6-17 should be enrolled to school while those ones under 5 years to be immunized so as to reduce mortality and morbidity rates and to make sure that the caregivers obtain birth certificates for the children, death certificates for the diceased parents and national identity cards.

Local news - 05.12.2010 - By Praxides khisa - Three kpr's killed in cattle raid

Three KPR's were gunned down and killed at Kapelimok in Turkana south yesterday
It is said that, the bandits numbering over 100 engaged the harders and the KPR's in a fierce fighting that left three KPR's dead as they made away with over 4000 animals which were driven towards pokot central.
The area mp Mr. Josephat Manok condemned the barbaric act and called upon the Gorvernment to put security measures in the place to quell the unrest at the place.
Confirming the incident, the OCPD Turkana South Mr.John Bosco Muutu said, the security are in pursuit of the bandits although no recovery has been made

LOCAL NEWS -4.12.2010 - SAMMY EKENO - SIX PEOPLE CONFIRMED AT ST. BORNIFACE IN NASIGER

It was on a Saturday morning of 4th dec 2010 whereby Fr.Angel valdivia together with other Christians celebrated mass at st.Boniface church in Nasiger.
The mass started at around 10.00am where the father welcomed people and informed them that it was a special day since some of them were being confirmed.He also gave hope that time will come when the snakes or any wild animal will join together with man and enjoy life.Apart from that he mentioned about strong and weak branches,where the weak branches can be molded Into another shape while the stronger ones cannot be moulded. he therefore encouraged the Christians to be the strong branches.
The confirmation took place in joy whereas Angel promised them that they will be given radios from Akicha fm so as to follow the proceedings of mass which symbolizes Christmas gifts to them .The songs from Nasiger choir members were recorded succefully as Angel went ahead blessing each and every one at last.

Local news – 02.12.2010 - By Emmanuel Erukudi - Watch out while Driving;says Mr.Ronald Erukon

Early today,BodaBoda motorists were told to be careful and watchout when driving motorbikes, especially this festive season as this will help to a void careless accidents.
Speaking to radio akicha reporter in his office, Mr.Ronald Erukon the security supervisor for bodaboda drivers said that motorists should drive with great care mostly in towns where many people are flocking especially this Christmas time.
He urged all motorists working at night to wear reflector jackets, membership cards and helmets for there security.He also added that drivers must not give motorbikes to untrained people like students and some passengers who normally request to drive when boarding motorbikes.Lastly he said that those motorists who are fond of drinking alcohol whenever they are on duty, should stop it in order to save the lives of many people in lodwar.
Mr.William Kerio the Bodaboda Association Welfare Chairman, also added that BodaBoda customers should have respect to the motorists when it comes to payments as this has been a serious issue whereby some customers refuse to pay for the service rendered to them and as a result this creates conflict between the two parties.

Local news – 3.12.2010 - By Emmanuel Erukudi - A diocesan youth function Marks its end

A Diocesan youth function which kicked off on Tuesday this week has ended today.The meeting which was held at St.Teresa Pastoral center was attended by Youth leaders from schools and Parishes allover the Diocese .A section of Young Christians Society patrons who represented them in every parish within the diocese also were present.
The function was organized and facilitated by the diocesan youth empowerment pro gramme team in the diocese of lodwar.The main objective of the meeting was to give youth a chance to generate ideas that will give possible ways of drawing youth constitution in the diocese and also to discuss ways in which the Diocesan Youth Council can get funds that will assist in running its work efficiently.

LOCAL NEWS – 02.12.2010 - By kachila & Erukudi -One dies in a road Accident

One person died and five injured in a road accident after the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road in Nasiger 35 km from Lodwar town, along Lodwar-Lokichogio highway.The vehicle belongs to a Non-governmental organization International rescue committee IRC and was heading to Kakuma.
The body of the deceased was taken to the mortuary and the injured persons were taken to Lodwar District hospital for treatment whereby three have been referred to Moi Teaching and Referral.The vehicle was carrying a team of six staff members.

LOCAL NEW – 1.12.2010 - By Sammy Ekeno and Jane Kinyua - WORLDS AIDS DAY CELEBRATED IN STYLE

The worlds Aids day campaign was today marked allover the country whereby, in Turkana it was celebrated at Mikeka grounds in Lodwar town. The campaign which was scheduled to start at 9.00 am in the morning ended at 1.30 p.m.
Amongst the invited guest at the function were the assistant Medical officer of health for Lodwar district Hospital Mr. Gilchrist Lokoel, chairman of Aids control committee Mr. James Ekidor , the officer in charge of police Division ( O CPD) and guest of Honor District officer 1 (D.O 1) Mr. Levi Senoga. D.O.1 said,
Speaking during the ceremony Mr. Lokoel said that this occasion takes place 1st of December in every year to talk on the prevalence and the HIV status of the community and also thinking about those who are living positively in our communities.
Mr. Ekidor urged people to carry out their HIV status test since it's only 16 percent of the total population in Turkana Community who have been tested while 84% are not. This leaves room for more testing to be carried out.
He further told the crowd that it is of great importance for everyone to know his or her status. However, Mr.Lokoel said that the most challenging cause of this disease is poverty as per the statistics, then the other minor causes such as male circumcision can be encouraged to prevent the spread of HIV/ AIDS.

Local news – 30.11.10 - By Mary Tioko - St. Andrews Small Christian Community celebrate their saint day

The St. Andrews small christian community from St. Augustine's Cathedral Lodwar today received new members in their community as they celebrate their saints feast day. The celebration that started early in the morning with mass had its climax at 3.00pm where 5 infants from the 5 families were received in the catholic church through baptism. Speaking during the baptism Fr. Angel Valdivia instructed the God parents of the children and the whole Jumuiya to nurture the 5 infants in the Catholic values.
Speaking during his homily in the morning mass Fr. John Kizito Manzi also talked on the history of St. Andrews saying that he was one of the first disciples of Jesus. He was called with his brother who is Simon Peter. Fr. Manzi said that Andrew was by then in charge of fishermen when he was called by Jesus to become in-charge now of human being for he was told that he will become a fisher of men.
The priest said that it was Andrews who pointed out to the lord the boy carrying the 5 loaves and the two fish. He encouraged St. Andrews members to emulate his example of looking out on the needs of the people in the society and providing help just as Andrew did as he provided help for the people during that time. The priest said that Andrews went and followed Jesus and invites all people to follow Jesus without giving excuses.
Fr. Manzi also added that when people are formed they should not turn back again. He also said that people have to seek the face of the lord in this time of Advent. He urged them to be fishers of men just like Andrew and listen to christ voice that says come follow me. He also said that Advent is a time of reflection, self searching and of turning back to God our father so as to receive the baby Jesus in our hearts.

Local news – 28.11.10 - By Mary Tioko - Advent: “A wonderful gift to all of us

The Christians community of St. Augustine's Cathedral parish were today reminded of the first and second coming of our lord Jesus Christ. Speaking during his homily Bishop Patrick Harrington said that Christians are optimistic on the coming of Christ and always remain waiting for they do not know the hour or the day when he comes.
His lordship added that faithfuls have to put things right with God and with one another in this season, for God is a merciful God who is always ready to bring us back to him just like the prodigal son who returned to his father and was received. He said that when we put things right Christ will welcome us to his kingdom and all of us are called to try .
Bishop Patrick said that advent is a time of reflection, repentance and reconciliation. His lordship urged the Christian community to prepare for this special occasion just like they always prepare for big events in their lives to do so for the coming of Jesus Christ. He said that the church invites all of us to reflect on where we are and where we are coming from and also going.
The Christians were encouraged to reflect on their lives and Clean away all the rubbish and dust and put their minds and souls clean and ready awaiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. His lordship also said that It is wonderful that we have been given the time to prepare ourselves, follow Jesus and we are all invited now to prepare the way and give ourselves times to reflect on his teachings.

LOCAL NEWS - 27th nov 2010 - By Ekeno Sammy - Hiv/aids campaign programme awareness

The general teachings on awereness of HIV &AIDS campaign was today held at Emmanuel centre at saint Augustines cathedral Lodwar.The meeting was attended by three Constituency Aids Control Committee Co-ordinators in Turkana County Alfred Ikeny Emanman-Turkana Central,Erupe Yesse-Turkana South, Joseph Kimutai Arap Keter-Turkana North and 30 members of the Community Based Organization from each constituencies mentioned above.
Speaking to one of our reporters, Mr.Kimutai Joseph Arap Keter said that, the Total War on Aids programme is a world bank funded through National Aids Control Council which has been split into two main sub branches that is; the District Technical Committee and Constituency Aids Control Committee. He also concluded by saying that the activities was set to begin soon and shall be called off after a duration of six months.Members were asked to know the number of people trained and later underwent testing so as to get funds for the AIDS compaign.

LOCAL NEWS – 26.11.2010 - BY DANIEL EDAAN - Risen Christ Nakwamekwi Parish receive 35 solar radio

Today Radio Akicha distributed 35 solar radios at Nakwamekwi parish, as part of the new “Akicha Sura Mpya” expansion project. The Akicha team was answering a call by the nomadic listeners, for need of providing solar radios to the remote communities, as an important tool of evangelization which is also Radio Akicha mission.
Fr. Rafael thanked Radio Akicha staff for training the catechists and small Christian community leaders on the use of radios.
The priest said that the radios will enable them to be following both religious and informative programmes.
He added that, Risen Christ Parish Christians especially from the 18 outstations within the parish and its environs will benefit from the solar radios.
John Chegem the head catechist also expressed his joy and happiness saying that the radio will help a great deal in informing, educating, entertaining and evangelizing both the Christians and non Christians.
He encouraged all Christians to listen to Radio Akicha especially the faith nurturing pro grammes.
The same message was mentioned by the Esther Arukudi who said that the radio will enhance their faith. This solar radio pro-gramme has been possible through the help of the late Esther Buendia and Amics of Radio Akicha in Spain who are a support group that has been supporting this solar radio project until today. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Local news - 26.11. 2010 - By Daniel Edaan - St. Joseph's Ille record Turkana Liturgical songs

The choir from St. Joseph's ille which is an outstation of St. Augustine's Cathedral parish visited Radio Akicha today purposely to record Turkana liturgical songs. The visit was organised by Radio Akicha and was coordinated by Mr. Benedicto Raiti, who is the Catholic Church Assistant of Ille outstation, and the composer of the songs. The choir arrived at the station early in the morning and immediately kicked off with the recording in the production studio with Akicha staff.
Expressing their joy during the recording, the choir trainer, Mr. Benedicto Raiti, thanked Radio Akicha for facilitating the process of recording, which is in line with it's mission of promoting the local musicians and nurturing local talents. The choir members expressed their gratitude to Radio Akicha for giving them a chance to evangelise through songs that are purely drawn from the Bible teachings and composed in the local language so that christians understand it better.
The choir through one of their members appealed to the diocese to extend Radio Akicha's coverage to reach all the parishes so that many more people can be following radio programmes and also to contribute with ideas and also spiritual messages to their Catholic faithful.

Local news – 25.11.2010 -BY PRAXIDES KHISA - Nasiger community helds a training over water management

The Nasiger community with the facilitation of ministry of Water and Sanitation together with World Vision held a four day intensive training at golden guest house basing water.
Speaking during the training. Mr Sammy Ngomomo from world vission said that since Nasiger community have experienced water problem for along period the organization have intervened to help them drill boreholes.
Mr Ngomomo said that before drillng boreholes for the community they are first training representatives from the community on issues concerning water such as, water sanitation, managarial skills, leadership and diseases related to water.
He further said that after the training the boreholes will be installed and this being the first traning to the community other trainings will be held after instalation of boreholes for further sensitaization.
The training which kicked off on tuesday and will end tommorrow on friday.

Local news – 24.11.2010 - By Praxides Khisa - Two day workshop held on livestock management

The training on livestock skills and management phase three kicked off yesterday at St Augustine's conference hall.
The aim of the workshop is to sensitize the livestock farmers on how to detect the signs and symptoms of sick animal, ways of handling sick animals and the treatments given to those animals.
The training which was facilitated by the Diocese of Lodwar brought together members from Turkana county where by they are being trained so that they may sensitize other people in the interior.