Local news – 26.6.11 - By Mary Tioko - Missionary children commisioned

The pontifical missionary society today received missionary children in a colourful ceremony where 150 children were enrolled in a ceremony that was also the farewell ceremony for the out going Parish Administratotr Fr. Francis Teo and welcoming of the incoming parish Administrator Fr. Joseph Ekalimon who is also the Vicar general of the Diocese of Lodwar.
Earlier in his homily Fr. Teo explained the importance of the feast of the holy Eucharist for all those who receive it and those aspiring to receive. He said that christ promised to be with us till the end of times. He further said Christ also wants us to have life and have it to the full as he says that anyone who eats his body and drinks his blood has eternal life and he will raise him the last day.
Fr. Francis Teo said that Eucharist strengthens them and transforms them and the faithfuls should always prepare themselves before receiving the Holy communion. He said that people do not experiences the transformation in them when they take the Eucharist without understanding it. He urged them to truely pray and worship God in the Eucharist so as to approach the eucharist in more lively mood knowing that its the body of christ.
The vicar general informed the faithfuls to be patient on the issues of the St. Kevins secondary school as consultations are being done . He urged the christians to be patient, and advise those involved, in making wise decisions on the running of the school. He prayed for the peace of christ to be with all involved and promised to nurture faith, spread the word of God and foster oneness in the Church.

Local news – 25.06.2011 - by kodet and otaba - Education

Education is the only gift Turkana people can give to their children, says the mp.
The member of parliament for Turkana central Hon Ekwee Ethuro has today urged the Turkana people to make sure that they give education to their children since it is the only gift they can afford. He was speaking to teachers, parents, students and pupils at the Turkana resource center where they had converged to celebrate the district education day for Turkana central district.
Ethuro agreed that Turkana is the most disadvantaged region when it comes to disasters, and that what is facing education sector should be solved in order to give humble time for better performance. He noted that though the ratio of pupil to teacher will still remain wide, the government is going to employ more teachers in the next financial year which starts July this year. He warned those who are involved in corruption in the ministry of education, irrespective of the level, that they are likely to go home.
At the same time the district education officer for Turkana central Mr. Wycliffe Wamoto has challenged students, pupils and teachers of this region, saying that it is only performance that is measurable, but not potentiality. Several awards were given to best schools and students where Lodwar high scooped almost all the awards in secondary school levels.

LOCAL NEWS – 23.06.2011 - BY DANIEL EDAAN - TJRC CONDUCTS CIVIC EDUCATION

The Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission has conducted a one day civic education drive in lodwar, splash guest house in a function that attracted over 50 participants drown from various groups and institutions within Turkana central district.
The civic education was geared towards informing the public on the role of TJRC and its mandet in the whole process before the public hearing that is set for July 13th to 15th here in lodwar. Rose Mary Nchinyei, TJRC senior public communications expert, accompanied by other TJRC officials, highlighted the role and mandate of the truth justice and reconciliation commission, as to reveal gross abuse of human rights in the society, identify people to be prosecuted, investigate sexual crimes, corruption and abuse of public institutions, among many other injustices done to the public from 1963 to 2008 when the national accord was signed by the two principals, to form the coalition government.
The TJRC officer informed the community to be truthful and thorough in documentation injustices met by them during the hearing process. The commission will conduct its public civic education drive in Kakuma and lokitaung.
Two statement takers were also introduced to the community Bernard Kebo and Emmanuel Lokwamor, who are based in Turkana central.

Local news – 22.06.2011 - by kodet Philip - IRC FIELD STAFF SEMINAR

More than forty five IRC field workers was held today at Anne nanjala education center. The seminar which was organized and facilitated by IRC administrators and district health records and information officers from Turkana south, central and north districts respectfully was aimed at strategizing and and strengthening the field staffs.
The staffs highlighted most of challenges that are affecting them in the field. The common challenges affecting them include lack of reliable transportation,inadequacy of field hand-outs, difficulties in direct translation of manuals among other challenges.
Turkana central district health records and information officer encouraged the staff to use the tools that they have in the field as they work for the ones are not available. He promise to avail the materials to them as soon as he receives from the government. He also encouraged the staff to link with the health facilities on the ground as they are still waiting.
IRC field coordinator Mrs trizza mutanda reacted on the challenges and promised that her office will contain the issue.

Local news – 21th.06.2011 - by kodet Philip - YOUTH EMPOWERMENT TRAINING AT BISHOP MAHON CENTRE

Six out of the expected fifteen youths were today trained at bishop mahon educational center. A four day training which is organized by the diocese of lodwar youth empowerment program office called upon the youth from various locations in the central division is aimed at helping the youth to improve their lifestyle through self employment.
The training was facilitated by a skilled trainer Mr. David opati Okoko who also outlined the objectives of the training and also gives the mode of training as of practicals and a bit of lectures.
According to Mr. Opati, he expects the trainees to develop the knowledge and skills of making shoes and many other items that they are taught in order for them to be able to rely on themselves in terms of acquiring basic needs and to eliminate idleness.
Mr. Opati called upon the young people to join the training in the remaining days to learn more in order reduce the heavy use of hard drugs and also involving in crimes.
He continued saying that most of the youths have hidden and special talent that are supposed to be explored. The training is expected to end on Friday.

Local news – 20.6.11 - By Mary Tioko - Diocesan Secretariat urged be a blessing to the people they serve

The Diocesan staff were today urged by the vicar General Fr. Joseph Ekalimon to be blessings to the people they serve in the Diocese in their various departments. The priest said this today when celebrating staff mass at St. Thomas Chapel. Fr. Ekalimon said that one can become an asset to oneself just as Abraham did in the old testament when he was called and entrusted to be the father of the whole nation.
The calling to the various vacations begins with an initiative which God himself initiated and people respond in their various ways, the priest thus urged the staff to respond to God and listen to the choices they make and face the challenges in life. Fr. Ekalimon talked on the concept of judging others and encouraged the staff to be non- Judgemental in their actions.
It is all about life style and the message we present around us tell more about us. Fr. Ekalimon encouraged the staff to bring a difference and change to all in the community and become a blessing to all. He said that the staff can become a blessing when they do good to others. In church they work by experiencing salvation of christ. He urged all to pray for bishop's journey to Europe to become a blessing to the Diocese of lodwar.

Local news – 19.6.11 - By Mary Tioko - Young Christian Students (Y.C. Sers) celebrating the holy trinity

The Y. C. Sers from different sections joined the faithfuls of St. Augustine's Cathedral in celebrating the mis-try of the holy trinity, the father, the son,and the holy spirit. The mass which was animated by the pontifical missionary union members and the Y. C. Sers was celebrated by the youth chaplain Fr. Simon Mutai assisted by the visiting Diocesan priest from South Korea Fr. Jeong li Gabriel.
Fr. Mutai explained well the holy trinity and said that they work together and that the faithfuls should always be led by the holy spirit whom the father sent to guide and protect them. The youth chaplain also talked on the topic of discussion at the Y. C.S joint meeting at Lokitaung and urged the parents to help the students to keep their promise of fighting drug abuse especially alcohol which is the mainly abused drug by the youth.
The students from Turkana Girls Secondary, Kainuk, St. Kevins, Turkwel boys secondary were among the Y.C.S sections represented in the mass. The sections were accompanied by their patrons. The faithfuls were encouraged to understand the holy trinity and the priest emphasized that they can only understand this mis try if they have faith.
Fr. Mutai also said that God took time to prepare them to receive him in the holy trinity and they have to know that the holy spirit is one in three parts which are united in love and that faithfuls should be also united in the love of the holy trinity. He urged the Christians to pray for the students to be strong in their studies and that God may reveal to them their different calls in life.

Local news - 18.6.11 - By Peter Esinyen - Young Christian students Joint meeting

Salvation Army Lokitaung Secondary school hosted the Young Christian students (Y.C.S) Joint meeting for the year 2011 today. The joint meeting was officially opened by mass which was celebrated by the Diocesan youth chaplain Fr. Simon Mutai. 21 Y.C.S sections from various secondary schools within the entire county participated in the Joint meeting which is organized yearly by the Diocesan youth Empowerment programme with the assistance of their coordinator Mr. Cyril Matekwa and the entire youth team.
The host section received the teams with a lot of joy and the theme of the year was explained and shared by the students with the guidance of the staff from Talbot center. The theme was “Drug Abuse and Alcohol, and change Agency”. The guest speakers from Talbot Centre emphasized on the challenges facing the youth and effects of drug Abuse to the coming generation.
The students were very much open and discussed issues affecting them in schools and outside school. They were urged to Abstain from all forms of abuse for better lives in future.

Local news – 18.6.11 - By Mary Tioko - St. Dominic Kerio parish council members received a leadership training

The parish council members from St. Dominic Kerio Parish received a training at St. Augustine's cathedral parish. The one day workshop was organized by the parish priest of St. Dominic Kerio Fr. Gregory Kitem who facilitated them from Kerio to Lodwar from the training.
The workshop was facilitated by the two parish council officials from St. Augustine's Cathedral Parish Mr. David Edoket and Peter Kebo. Speaking during the training Mr. Edoket said that the officials from St. Dominic came specifically to be trained on the church leadership and the roles of the various church committees. The 12 participants who were drawn from outstations of Kerio parish discussed various challenges faced in their parish and the way forward. The finance committee was one of the key committees formed and the roles clearly explained whereby all the parishes have to form this important committee which mainly sources and manages the finances of the parish.
Mr. Edoket said that the finance committee helps the parish priest to source and prioritize the projects of the parish. The small Christian communities leadership was also explained to the leaders. The chairman of the parish Council Mr. Edward Ekuwam and finance committee Mr. Joseph Emuria were very happy to have participated in the training and urged the parish council members of kerio to implement all that they were taught and improve the management of small committees at St. Dominic Kerio Parish. The parish council members thanked their parish priest Fr. Gregory Kitem for organizing the training and promised to put more efforts in the activities of the parish.

Local news - 17.6.11 - By Mary Tioko - All our children lack consent to sexual offenses, says the Lodwar Senior Resident Magistrate.

The Senior Resident Magistrate Lodwar Mr. Thomas Nzyoki has stressed that all our children lack consent to sexual offenses. Mr. Nzyoki said this today when addressing the members of the Court Users Committee in a meeting held at St. Teresa's pastoral Center. The senior Residents Magistrates who is also the chairman of the committee was very clear on the various problems affecting the courts and the relationship between the courts and the people. He once again reminded those defiling children to be aware that the law will not relent on reprimanding them. In the meeting the filling of P3 forms came up as one of the areas that needed investigations since most of these forms lack truth. There is also the issue of biasness in the investigations which gives out wrong information on the cases. The sexual offenses become a very touchy issue in the meeting which prompted the magistrate to explain in length all the dos and don't s in such cases and reminded members that children lack consent in the sexual offenses and thus need protection. The meeting that was organized by the Catholic Justice and peace Commission brought together 30 participants from various Government and Non- governmental organization to address the problems affecting the courts in Turkana County. The report from the technical committee on the on going renovations of court cells was read by the chairperson who is also Deputy Commanding Police Officer Mr. John Onditi. He gave the report of all the pledges and the contributions of the individual organizations. Mr. Onditi reported that the Women and children cells are now complete and ready for use and took the opportunity to thank all those who contributed towards the project and called upon those who pledged to contribute in kind for the project to honor their pledges. The Turkana Child protection Network chairperson Mrs. Phoebe Kaaman also mentioned to the committee the plans to set up a rescue Center in the County and urged all to come up and support the project which is in its grassroots level. Mr. Nzyoki urged the public to have confidence in the various government institutions serving them in the county so as to build trust in it.

Local News – 16.06.2011 - By Kodet Philip - CELEBRATION OF AN AFRICAN CHILD DAY IN LODWAR.

Hundreds of pupils and residents of Turkana county today celebrated a day of the African child at the mikeka ground.The function was organized and facilitated by the district children office in collaboration with the diocese of lodwar together with other Non Governmental Organizations flagged off its procession from the district headquarters through prison road matched around the center of the town to the Mikeka ground where the celebration kicked off with songs, poems and dramas from various schools from the county. This day was specially dedicated to children to stop violation of their rights by some brutal persons in the society. The theme of this year was all together for urgent action in favor of street children. The issues addressed were right to life,right to education, right to access health facilities and many other human rights that a child deserves. Among the guest invited was the Turkana Central District Commissioner Mr. Humphrey Nakitare who highlighted the elements and basic fundamental rights of a child and strongly emphasized and give a stern warning to anyone who will be found enslaving a child will be dealt by the law accordingly.

Local news -13.06.2011 - Kodet Philip - KAZI KWA VIJANA PROGRAM FIRST PHASE ENDS.

The kazi kwa vijana initiative project is now said to end this Thursday. The project which saw the youths within the municipality participating in cleaning the town kicked off in the month of April this year. The program funded by the government of Kenya through the urban development department project is aimed at engaging the youths so as to eradicate idleness brought by unemployment. According to the Project Deputy Coordinator Mr. Festus Erukudi, they received 3.7 million which was below their budget of 9 million to enable them carry-out the intended work. The project employed 150 youth workers, 6 supervisors and 6 deputy supervisors in each ward represented in the municipality. Erukudi reiterated the objectives of the project as to keep lodwar town clean by, uprooting proscobhis (Etirae) trees, mending water leakages and opening the feeder roads in town. He also added that, the project expectation is to promote socio-economic coexistence among the youth and empower them to address the issue of HIV/AIDS. Phase two of their project is said to begin as soon as they receive funding from the government.

Local news - 13.06.2011- By Kodet Philip – Prevention of mother to child Transmission Training held, St. Teresa pastoral center.

Prevention of Mother to Child transmission of HIV/AIDS training begins today at St. Teresa pastoral center. The training which is facilitated by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in partnership with Elizabeth Glazier Paediatrics Aids Foundation (EGPAF) is training 35 health workers drawn from the larger Turkana county. According to the program officer of Elizabeth glazier paediatrics AIDS foundation Mr. Ali Dida, the training is targeting health workers, nurses and also clinical officers from Turkana central, south, north, east, west and loima districts. He also said that the training is aimed at giving health care workers with the necessary knowledge and skills on how to help an HIV/AIDS expectant mothers from transmitting HIV/AIDS to their unborn babies, and to enhance them to give tests to the mothers and accord them with the hopeful necessary support in taking care of their HIV negative born babies.

Local news - 13.06.2011- By Kodet Philip - Prevention of mother to child Transmission Training held at St. Teresa pastoral center.

Prevention of Mother to Child transmission of HIV/AIDS training begins today at St. Teresa pastoral center. The training which is facilitated by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in partnership with Elizabeth Glazier Paediatrics Aids Foundation (EGPAF) is training 35 health workers drawn from the larger Turkana county. According to the program officer of Elizabeth glazier paediatrics AIDS foundation Mr. Ali Dida, the training is targeting health workers, nurses and also clinical officers from Turkana central, south, north, east, west and loima districts. He also said that the training is aimed at giving health care workers with the necessary knowledge and skills on how to help an HIV/AIDS expectant mothers from transmitting HIV/AIDS to their unborn babies, and to enhance them to give tests to the mothers and accord them with the hopeful necessary support in taking care of their HIV negative born babies.

Local news – 12.06.2011 - By Mary Tioko – Church's stand

The Vicar general of the Diocese of Lodwar gives the church's stand towards the management of the catholic sponsored schools in Turkana County.
The Vicar general of the Diocese of Lodwar today gave the church's stand towards the management of the catholic sponsored schools in Turkana County. Citing examples of the two secondary schools that recently had chaos of St. Francis Xavier Katilu Boys where students destroyed the schools equipments and emphasized that whenever there is a misunderstanding they should solve it amicably without damages. He praised the students of St. Kevin's secondary schools for their peaceful demonstration despite their complains. The Vicar General Fr. Joseph Ekalimon said this in the mass which was led by Fr. John Kizito Manzi at St. Augustine's cathedral parish today. Fr. Ekalimon said that the government should give the church the power to decide on the running of the catholic sponsored schools, he said that the catholic church is a partner in education and thus the government should consult them and that they are always ready for any consultations. Till now the church has not been consulted on St. Kevin's issue.
Fr. Ekalimon gave the faithfuls the history of st. Kevin's secondary school referring to the vision and mission statement as put by the late Bishop Christopher Mahon which has been followed by the Bishop Emeritus Patrick Harrington and Now Dominic Kimengich takes the same mantle. He said that students from poor backgrounds were encouraged to get their education right in this specific school which was design for that. He blamed the people of Turkana county for the culture of silence on many things that happen around them. On this Pentecost day he commanded them to go out and break the culture of silence that has been existing in them as people full of spirit. Fr. Joseph urged the faithfuls to practice their catholicism even in their working places and become Ambassadors of peaces and unity and not separation and hatred. He warned all those spreading rumors on the school to stop it. The priest said that they realize and emphasize the truth always an encouraged the faithfuls to pray for the bishop while away for the betterment of the church.

LOCAL NEWS - 11.06.2011 - BY KODET PHILIP - AN ACCIDENT OCCURED AT LODWAR BRIDGE

A Toyota truck registration number KSE 427 today early in the morning plunged in to the bridge along kitale-lodwar highway about 2kms from lodwar town at river Turkwel near Nikon Nikon filling station, The truck which left a lady and the driver with minor injuries was transporting sand to a construction site in lodwar town developed a mechanical problems when its gear and the brake failed. The lorry was moving from kanamkemer towards lodwar town before the accident occurred. On board were three men and a lady. The lady was rushed to lodwar district hospital where she was treated and discharged. The other two survived without injuries.
At the same place a motorist speeding towards lodwar town ferrying a passenger from kanamkemer knocked and seriously injured a pedestrian who was trying to avoid a pot-hole. The victim of the accident was rushed to lodwar district hospital where is receiving her treatme

Local news – 10.06.2011 - By Kodet Philip - Regional music festival held

Turkana regional primary schools music festivals were held today at Turkana teachers resource center.
The festivals which is organized by the ministry of education is aimed at exploring talents of pupils through traditional folk dances and poems. The best schools in folk dances and poems from the previous competitions from there districts were chosen to participate in today event. The winning schools will represent the region in the provincial music competition. The schools from west, north, south, central, east, and loima districts participated. The festivals are expected to end tomorrow.

LOCAL NEWS – 09.06.2011 - By Kodet philip - Business Women trained at St. Augustine

Nakapongoroit small-scale business women began their two day training on how to start and sustain a small business at st. Augustine conference hall. The training which is organized by the Diocese of Lodwar women and livelihood program is aimed at sensitizing women on matters of borrowing business grants and how to pay-back from the program. The facilitator of training who is also the Assistant program coordinator Mrs. Rose Nakoi said that the loans lent are meant for sustaining small scale businesses in order to alleviate their lifestyle. She also reiterated that the loan is open to every woman regardless of the denomination. According to her the grants are given to a group of twenty women. The training will end tomorrow.

LOCAL NEWS - 08.06.2011 - By Zacheaus Otaba - Go and fight against these evils in the community, communications' officer tells facilitators

The family matters facilitators who have been training in splash guest house have been urged to go and fight against the evils of early pregnancies and spread of HIV/Aids. The international rescue committee communication's officer Mr. Joseph Lolepo said that the facilitators have got enough knowledge to tackle these challenges which has increased the number of drop outs in schools.
The officer said that the programme was first rolled in 2008, while in some areas it started early this year. He added that the commitment the facilitators have shown during training shows that better results are expected in the near future. He urged them to go and meet their targets and make sure that the areas not covered is reached.
The training which brings together 14 facilitators from the seven divisions across the county, which includes Kalokol, Lokichar, Lokichogio, Loima Turkwel, Kakuma and Lodwar, started yesterday and ended today. The facilitators are supposed to train people who have children aged 9 and 12, who will graduate after 5weeks of training.

Local news – 07.06.2011 - by zacheaus otaba - family matters programme two days workshop

The facilitators of the family matter programme are undergoing a two days refresher training at splash guest house. The behavior change communications officer, Mr. Joseph Lolepo said that the facilitators, are now doing monitoring and evaluation on the activities they are carrying in the field. The facilitators who are absorbed from the seven divisions are the Turkana county were once trained in 2008.
Mr. Lolepo added that due to changes that have been made in the facilitation methods to the parents, there is need to up date the facilitators. He agreed that most of the parents with child aged 9 to 12yrs have not been reached and there is need to do so.
The training is bringing together 14 facilitators from Lodwar, Turkwel, Loima, Lokichogio, Lokichar and Kalokol divisions. This programme aims at reaching more than 10,000 children aged between nine and twelve years all over the county, who are not yet exposed to sexual behavior. The workshop started today and is expected to end tomorrow, there after they expected to continue with their mission in their various stations.

Local News – 06.06.2011 - By Mary Tioko - Secretariat of the Diocese of Lodwar urged to pray

Secretariat of the Diocese of Lodwar were urged to pray for the trip of Bishop Dominic Kimengich as he travels to Europe today. The Vicar general Fr. Joseph Ekalimon encouraged the staff to pray for his lordship as he tours Europe for the betterment of the diocese of lodwar.
In his well elaborated homily he said that the church is entrusting this day and the days to come in the traveling of the bishop. Fr. Ekalimon said that the Christians can conquer the world by being brave and not being intimidated by anything since God is always on their side. He told them to lead well and feel supported by the Diocese in all they do.
The vicar general encouraged the staff to have knowledge of the world and its environment and urged them to guard it well. He also said that the virtue of humility makes them assured of the way of the cross. He added that they should shun away from violence which destroys their homes and even their working environment. Fr. Ekalimon assured them of the promise of the holy spirit and told them to remain optimistic and be strong in their faith. He encouraged the staff to pray always for the ministry of the sick in the diocese and the country at large, for in Jesus they can conquer the world now and days to come.

Local News – 5.6.11 - By Mary Tioko - Church unites christians as one family

The church unites christians as one family in Christ. The Christians of St. Augustine's Cathedral parish celebrated the 6th Sunday after easter today by reflecting on the events that took place after the ascension of Jesus Christ and the coming of the holy spirit. The vicar general Fr. Joseph Ekalimon said that Jesus is the head of the church and thus Christ has instructed Christians to continue with his mission here on earth.
Fr. Ekalimon mentioned on the five events that took place after Jesus ascension and asked the faithfuls to reflect upon . He gave them the example where Jesus appeared to his disciples on the road to Emmaus, and experiences of the locked room where Christ appeared and said peace be with you. Fr. Joseph said that in the manner of the beatitudes, Christ gave his disciples the instructions that will lead them and hopes that Christians follow them. The third reflection is the ascension and the second coming of Christ where God unites the faithfuls with the heaven and earth.
Fr. Joseph also mentioned on the importance of faith in Jesus Christ and emphasized on the sacraments which strengthens Christians in their lives. He said that the mission of Christians is to continue spreading the gospel to all who do not know him and make them his disciples. Fr. Joseph encouraged the faithfuls to make a difference in their lives for Christ is with them always. For In the church they are one family united in Christ.

Local news - 4. 6.11 - By Mary Tioko - Parents urged to partner for the well being of the child

St. Leo's Boys High school Kakuma yesterday hosted parents in the school compound. The day's theme was Partnership in education for the well being of the child, brought parents from all over the county and all other counties in Kenya. The Principal of the school Mr. Peter Momanyi welcomed the parents and the board of Governors who came to participate in the Parents day function.
Addressing the parents and students the Principal said that the school is now a provincial school and mentioned his strategies of passing exams which includes Early completion of syllabus before 30th June every year, Thorough revision and remedial lessons, speed tests which are the standard set question papers and revision papers, and finally engaging students in group discussions to help boost the performance of weak students.
The deputy Principal Mr. Napo gave the prizes with the help of the guest of honor Mr. Imuton from L.W.F kakuma to students who performed well .Mr. Napoo congratulated the students for the excellent performances and encouraged the rest of the school to perform well in this years exams. He also encouraged the parents to be close to their children and encourage them in their studies.
The parents were encouraged to pay full fees for their students and also encouraged them to participate in the developments of the school. The P.T.A Chairman Mr. John Aule encouraged the parents to take active role in the day to day running of the activities of the school.

Local sports – 3.6.11 - By Lopus Emmanuel - Mahon FC and Loyopo Fc

Mahon FC today evening thrashed Loyopo FC with 5 goals to nil in a friendly match that was held at Kawalase Primary school playing grounds. Michael Ikaru popularly known as (Ikendu) scored their opening goal followed by Calvin Abach with the second and third goals at the first half.
In the second half Losinyono Mallack Napopo netted the fourth goal in the first minutes of the second half and lastly Lokwawi Ashley scored the last goal that sent the loyopo team packing.
The referee of the match Mr. Vandrack praised the teams for their discipline during the matches. Next match will be between Mahon FC and Lodwar High school at Lodwar High school playing grounds next week.

LOCAL SPORTS – 01.06.2011 - BY ZACHEAUS OTABA - Mahon FC crashes Kawalase primary 2-1

Mahon foot ball club from Napetet today traveled all the way to Kawalase primary for a friendly match. Mahon FC took a lead at the 20th minute through Emmanuel Lopus, while Maruom equalized at the 65th minute. Calvin Abach hit the last nail to the kawalase's coffin at the 84th minute, making the end result to two to one.
This takes place one day after the rangers traveled all the way from Kalokol, to prisons' play ground, to discipline their hosts Earth movers 5 scores to 1 yesterday. However most teams are hosting and visiting others in preparations of the expected tournament from august this year.

LOCAL NEWS - 01.06. 2011 - BY ZACHEAUS OTABA - Go down to work district commissioner urges Turkana central leaders

The Turkana central district commissioner Mr. Humphrey Nakitare, has called for leaders to avoid posing blame on others, while they know how to arrest the situation.For a long time leaders have been found to be talking too much wards instead of implementing it. Speaking today during the Madaraka day celebrations, Nakitare said time to make noise for nothing is over, instead have clear accounts of what we have been mandated to do.
The DC said that leadership is not a one persons responsibility, but instead all the leaders should be responsible in their various fields. He advised that it were better if all the leaders in the county unite to assess all the projects set, to determine their performances and accountability. He pointed out how the renovation the airstrip was funded, saying that its work can be approved whether perfect or imperfectly done.
On security the DC said that his Turkana central security team, has put strategies in place to ensure that there is enough security in the district. He warned those who are willing to test the working of his team, that their days are numbered. He was reacting to the allegations that leaders were giving, during their speeches in the today's Madaraka celebration.

Local news – 01.06.2011 - by zacheaus otaba - Insecurity drags behind fight against hunger

The Turkana county council clerk Mr. Christopher Onanda, said yesterday that Turkana land is so potential to produce food that is enough to feed its people. Speaking in his office, Onanda said that the government has been blamed for doing so little to beef up security along the Turkana county borders.
He added that most of the areas that have fertile and potential soils for farming, is infested by insecurity. Mr. Onanda pointed out that if the irrigation schemes in Turkwel and Kerio is properly managed it will be able to produce enough food. He gave an example of Uganda border, Pokot, Kibish, Nadapal, Todonyang and far north, as areas that can produce, but cannot be comfortably settled since there is regular invasions and killings.
Onanda urged the government to guard its territories in order to realize faster development. However, he agreed that as the county council, they have not contributed much on food security as relief, but mobilize for food for work. The clerk urged those who pose blame on others, to make sure they have clear information and genuine reasons for it. He said that it were better if people relied on consultations, which will help to forge the way forward.

Local news – 1.6.11 - By Mary Tioko - Memory Mass of late Fr. Robert Bob McCabe

Memory Mass for the late Fr. Robert Bob McCabe was conducted at St. Thomas Chapel today Morning. As Kenyans celebrated the Madaraka day, the Diocesan fraternity converged at St. Thomas Chapel to pray and commemorate the life of late Doctor and priest Robert McCabe.
The late died when undergoing treatment at Dublin Ireland on 28th May 2011. Fr. John O' Callaghan who was telling the Christians and priests present history of Maccabe said that he was a professional doctor and a good priest who was dedicated to his work. Fr. Callaghan said that Fr. Bob worked in Zimbabwe before he came to Kenya to specialize in medicine. The late Doctor McCabewas appreciated for his treatment of special diseases in Lokitaung and Northern Turkana. He was also scientist and lecturer of medicine since during his life he went to lecture at university in Dublin every summer.
The late Fr. McCabe has worked in lokitaung for ten years and was a darling of many in his medicine and priestly work. He was a principled person in his work. He was also world Tennis champion player during his time. He published a book called desert Nomads. Fr. John said that the late was a gentleman who loved God very much for he showed his love in works of charity in Northern Turkana. His lordship Bishop Dominic Kimengich urged tall present to continue the work of the late. Bishop Kimengich also prayed to God the almighty to increase priestly vocation in the Diocese and thanked the lord for the gift of life of McCabe and believed that the lord who called him will reward him.
His lordship took the opportunity to thank all who came to mass despite the short notice .He also noted the unity of the secretariat which makes them strong in their work.
May the soul of McCabe rest in eternal peace! AMEN!

Local Sports 01.06.2011 - By Zacheaus OTABA - Mahon FC crashes Kawalase primary 2-1 in Kawalase grounds.

Mahon foot ball club from Napetet today traveled all the way to Kawalase primary for a friendly match. Mahon FC took a lead at the 20th minute through Emmanuel Lopus, while Maruom equalized at the 65th minute. Calvin Abach hit the last nail to the kawalase's coffin at the 84th minute, making the end result to two to one. This takes place one day after the rangers traveled all the way from Kalokol, to prisons' play ground, to discipline their hosts Earth movers 5 scores to 1 yesterday. However most teams are hosting and visiting others in preparations of the expected tournament from august this year.

Local news - 01.06.2011 - By Zacheaus Otaba - Go down to work the district commissioner urges Turkana central leaders.

The Turkana central district commissioner Mr. Humphrey Nakitare, has called for leaders to avoid posing blame on others, while they know how to arrest the situation. For a long time leaders have been found to be talking too much wards instead of implementing it. Speaking today during the Madaraka day celebrations, Nakitare said time to make noise for nothing is over, instead have clear accounts of what we have been mandated to do. The DC said that leadership is not a one persons responsibility, but instead all the leaders should be responsible in their various fields. He advised that it were better if all the leaders in the county unite to assess all the projects set, to determine their performances and accountability. He pointed out how the renovation the airstrip was funded, saying that its work can be approved whether perfect or imperfectly done. On security the DC said that his Turkana central security team, has put strategies in place to ensure that there is enough security in the district. He warned those who are willing to test the working of his team, that their days are numbered. He was reacting to the allegations that leaders were giving, during their speeches in the today's Madaraka celebration.

Local news - 01.06.2011 - By zacheaus otaba - Insecurity drags behind the fight against hunger

The Turkana county council clerk Mr. Christopher Onanda, said yesterday that Turkana land is so potential to produce food that is enough to feed its people. Speaking in his office, Onanda said that the government has been blamed for doing so little to beef up security along the Turkana county borders. He added that most of the areas that have fertile and potential soils for farming, is infested by insecurity. Mr. Onanda pointed out that if the irrigation schemes in Turkwel and Kerio is properly managed it will be able to produce enough food. He gave an example of Uganda border, Pokot, Kibish, Nadapal, Todonyang and far north, as areas that can produce, but cannot be comfortably settled since there is regular invasions and killings. Onanda urged the government to guard its territories in order to realize faster development. However, he agreed that as the county council, they have not contributed much on food security as relief, but mobilize for food for work. The clerk urged those who pose blame on others, to make sure they have clear information and genuine reasons for it. He said that it were better if people relied on consultations, which will help to forge the way forward.

Local news - 1.6.11 - By Mary Tioko - Memory Mass of late Fr. Robert Bob McCabe at St. Thomas Chapel.

Memory Mass for the late Fr. Robert Bob McCabe was conducted at St. Thomas Chapel today Morning. As Kenyans celebrated the Madaraka day, the Diocesan fraternity converged at St. Thomas Chapel to pray and commemorate the life of late Doctor and priest Robert McCabe. The late died when undergoing treatment at Dublin Ireland on 28th May 2011. Fr. John O' Callaghan who was telling the Christians and priests present history of Maccabe said that he was a professional doctor and a good priest who was dedicated to his work. Fr. Callaghan said that Fr. Bob worked in Zimbabwe before he came to Kenya to specialize in medicine. The late Doctor McCabe wass appreciated for his treatment of special diseases in Lokitaung and Northern Turkana. He was also scientist and lecturer of medicine since during his life he went to lecture at university in Dublin every summer.
The late Fr. McCabe has worked in lokitaung for ten years and was a darling of many in his medicine and priestly work. He was a principled person in his work. He was also world Tennis champion player during his time. He published a book called desert Nomads. Fr. John said that the late was a gentleman who loved God very much for he showed his love in works of charity in Northern Turkana. His lordship Bishop Dominic Kimengich urged tall present to continue the work of the late. Bishop Kimengich also prayed to God the almighty to increase priestly vocation in the Diocese and thanked the lord for the gift of life of McCabe and believed that the lord who called him will reward him. His lordship took the opportunity to thank all who came to mass despite the short notice .He also noted the unity of the secretariat which makes them strong in their work.
May the soul of McCabe rest in eternal peace! AMEN!