Turkana water project owned by diocese of Lodwar has given hope to Turkana community . The water project has constructed shallow dams as a way of conserving water during rainy season for future use. The sub- surface dam s have constructed in lotunguna,kekunyuk,Nakabosan,kangole and sasak.
In lotonguna the villagers are happy as they have an alternative after their traditional wells have dried up. They have not yet started using the sub-surface dam as there is enough water in their traditional wells as it had rained recently.
In Kekunyuk the villagers are using the traditional boreholes which the diocese has found it necessary to improve it by providing the community with solar tracking system. In Nakobosan the project has constructed two rock dams. They have helped to hold water and and the community has enough water for livestock and for domestic use.
During the workshop held today at 3.00pm in Bethany house Bethany house Bernhard Fischer said that 4 schools have been selected as been selected as beneficiaries of solar systems.
Sasak primary in Loima district Lorugum parish.
Kekunyuk and Nakobosan primary school in Turkana East Lokori parish.
He also said 100 pit latrines will b e built in primary schools and the community is encouraged to dig pit latrines for their domestic use and the diocese will assist in construction once they have dug. The project coordinator Mr Joseph Ng'ang'a said that several have been issued to help the community in maintaining good health in their livestock
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Local news – 16.09.2011 - by Gladys and Peter - The hope of Turkana community
Turkana water project owned by diocese of Lodwar has given hope to Turkana community . The water project has constructed shallow dams as a way of conserving water during rainy season for future use. The sub- surface dam s have constructed in lotunguna,kekunyuk,Nakabosan,kangole and sasak.
In lotonguna the villagers are happy as they have an alternative after their traditional wells have dried up. They have not yet started using the sub-surface dam as there is enough water in their traditional wells as it had rained recently.
In Kekunyuk the villagers are using the traditional boreholes which the diocese has found it necessary to improve it by providing the community with solar tracking system. In Nakobosan the project has constructed two rock dams. They have helped to hold water and and the community has enough water for livestock and for domestic use.
During the workshop held today at 3.00pm in Bethany house Bethany house Bernhard Fischer said that 4 schools have been selected as been selected as beneficiaries of solar systems.
Sasak primary in Loima district Lorugum parish.
Kekunyuk and Nakobosan primary school in Turkana East Lokori parish.
He also said 100 pit latrines will b e built in primary schools and the community is encouraged to dig pit latrines for their domestic use and the diocese will assist in construction once they have dug. The project coordinator Mr Joseph Ng'ang'a said that several have been issued to help the community in maintaining good health in their livestock
In lotonguna the villagers are happy as they have an alternative after their traditional wells have dried up. They have not yet started using the sub-surface dam as there is enough water in their traditional wells as it had rained recently.
In Kekunyuk the villagers are using the traditional boreholes which the diocese has found it necessary to improve it by providing the community with solar tracking system. In Nakobosan the project has constructed two rock dams. They have helped to hold water and and the community has enough water for livestock and for domestic use.
During the workshop held today at 3.00pm in Bethany house Bethany house Bernhard Fischer said that 4 schools have been selected as been selected as beneficiaries of solar systems.
Sasak primary in Loima district Lorugum parish.
Kekunyuk and Nakobosan primary school in Turkana East Lokori parish.
He also said 100 pit latrines will b e built in primary schools and the community is encouraged to dig pit latrines for their domestic use and the diocese will assist in construction once they have dug. The project coordinator Mr Joseph Ng'ang'a said that several have been issued to help the community in maintaining good health in their livestock
Local News – 11.9.11 - By Mary Tioko -Learn to forgive, Says Bishop
The faithfuls of St. Augustine's Cathedral Parish have been urged to learn to forgive so as to receive God's Blessings. His lordship Bishop Dominic Kimengich said this today during his homily when celebrating mass at St. Augustine's Cathedral Parish. His Lordship said that people expect to be forgiven by God yet they do not forgive others.
Bishop Dominic also remembers his 25years in priesthood and thanked God for his guidance and providence. He was ordained priest in 1986 by Nding'i Mwana wa Nzieki. He was Ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Lodwar on 22nd May 2010 and installed the Bishop of Lodwar Diocese on 30th May 2011. He said that it was good for him to thank God for taking care of him for all the 25 years and urged them not to take anything for granted. He also informed the faithfuls that Sister Esther Erus is also celebrating her thanksgiving Mass at St. Mary's Kalokol Parish today and urged all who might be celebrating 25years in their lives to thank God for all that .
He noted that difficulties in life make people to be sick and get destroyed since they do not forgive one another. His lordship added that when one forgives from the heart he or she receives God Blessings. He urged all to be clear in their conscious, Actions and words and always call the Mother Mary who is the queen of the family to guide all the families so as to have the strength of Continuing in their Lives.
Bishop Dominic also remembers his 25years in priesthood and thanked God for his guidance and providence. He was ordained priest in 1986 by Nding'i Mwana wa Nzieki. He was Ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Lodwar on 22nd May 2010 and installed the Bishop of Lodwar Diocese on 30th May 2011. He said that it was good for him to thank God for taking care of him for all the 25 years and urged them not to take anything for granted. He also informed the faithfuls that Sister Esther Erus is also celebrating her thanksgiving Mass at St. Mary's Kalokol Parish today and urged all who might be celebrating 25years in their lives to thank God for all that .
He noted that difficulties in life make people to be sick and get destroyed since they do not forgive one another. His lordship added that when one forgives from the heart he or she receives God Blessings. He urged all to be clear in their conscious, Actions and words and always call the Mother Mary who is the queen of the family to guide all the families so as to have the strength of Continuing in their Lives.
Local news – 14.09.2011 - by Zacheaus otaba - Residents asked to be responsible of the sun tracking solar water project
Residents of Kangole and Sasak villages in Loima district have been urged to take care of the sun tracking solar water project, in order to achieve better results on water supply. Speaking today during the project's assessment, the water engineer social worker from Horizont 300 Mr. Bernhard Fischer said that all the piping should be properly monitored so as to ensure equal supply of water to the residents.
He added that there was need to hurry up the sub surface dam at Sasak village for the residents to have clean water for their domestic consumption. However, he was proud to note that more than 5000 people are benefiting from the same project, which is used for irrigation, domestic use and watering the animals.
At the same time the Horizon 3000 program officer Kenya Katharina Fulterer said that the project is one of pilot that her organization is working on in the east African countries. She added that the apart from water projects, they are also involved agricultural projects and human rights.
The project assessment team will be moving to Turkana south tomorrow, where it is supposed to visit Katilu and its environ.
He added that there was need to hurry up the sub surface dam at Sasak village for the residents to have clean water for their domestic consumption. However, he was proud to note that more than 5000 people are benefiting from the same project, which is used for irrigation, domestic use and watering the animals.
At the same time the Horizon 3000 program officer Kenya Katharina Fulterer said that the project is one of pilot that her organization is working on in the east African countries. She added that the apart from water projects, they are also involved agricultural projects and human rights.
The project assessment team will be moving to Turkana south tomorrow, where it is supposed to visit Katilu and its environ.
Local news – 13.09.2011 - By Zacheaus Otaba - Improve physical and mental uprightness
The programmes manager for the Mary's meals charity from Scotland Mr. Chris Mufale, has said that the project in Turkana is aimed at improving the lives of children both physically and mentally. Speaking today during the assessment of the project at Nameyana and Nasiger nursery schools, Chris said that the situation of drought in the region compelled his organization to shift the attention to the children. He noted that food is necessary for the growth of children, and it is easy to feed them when they are in schools.
At the same time, the programmes' monitor Mrs. Abeer Maccintyre was proud to note that the project is covering 35 nursery schools all over the county, with a population of more than 3,000 children. She added that apart from Kenya, the project covers other countries in Africa which include Malawi, Liberia, Sudan Zambia and Uganda. She added that the organization is feeding more than 557,000 children in more than 16 countries all over the world.
However the nurseries co-coordinator for the diocese of Lodwar Mr. John Njagi said that the running of the project has some challenges, which includes poor terrain and far distances between schools.
The officers visited Nameyana and Nasiger Nursery schools today and will be visiting two more schools tomorrow. The Mary's meals food supply is also set to start tomorrow.
At the same time, the programmes' monitor Mrs. Abeer Maccintyre was proud to note that the project is covering 35 nursery schools all over the county, with a population of more than 3,000 children. She added that apart from Kenya, the project covers other countries in Africa which include Malawi, Liberia, Sudan Zambia and Uganda. She added that the organization is feeding more than 557,000 children in more than 16 countries all over the world.
However the nurseries co-coordinator for the diocese of Lodwar Mr. John Njagi said that the running of the project has some challenges, which includes poor terrain and far distances between schools.
The officers visited Nameyana and Nasiger Nursery schools today and will be visiting two more schools tomorrow. The Mary's meals food supply is also set to start tomorrow.
Local news – 08.09.2011 - by zacheaus otaba - World celebrates literacy day
When the world is celebrating world literacy day, high percentage of illiteracy is still recorded in Turkana county. The report revealed today during the celebrations, showed that the 2007 survey recorded 9.4% female and 9.7 male illiteracy respectively. Giving the report, the district adult education officer Mr. Dominic Ngoko, said that there is much to done especially by the stake holders to improve the level of education in the region.
At the same time the district officer one for Turkana central, who was the chief guest Mr. levy Senoga urged the parents to take their children to school in order to compete for top positions in the county. However, he said that the top positions will be for people who have qualified in various fields.
The celebrations which were held at Nawoitorong chief's camp was attended by hundreds of people, from Turkana central, Turkana south, Turkana east and Loima districts. During the celebration the chief awarded certificate of merit to 40 graduands from various adult education institutions. It was also attended by the DEO Turkana central Mr. Wycliffe Wamoto, the District Adult Education Officers from the 4 districts.
At the same time the district officer one for Turkana central, who was the chief guest Mr. levy Senoga urged the parents to take their children to school in order to compete for top positions in the county. However, he said that the top positions will be for people who have qualified in various fields.
The celebrations which were held at Nawoitorong chief's camp was attended by hundreds of people, from Turkana central, Turkana south, Turkana east and Loima districts. During the celebration the chief awarded certificate of merit to 40 graduands from various adult education institutions. It was also attended by the DEO Turkana central Mr. Wycliffe Wamoto, the District Adult Education Officers from the 4 districts.
Local News – 12.9.11 - By Mary Tioko - Pray that our intentions reach heaven
The Catholic Secretariat of Lodwar were informed today that, when they do not pray in faith their prayers are not answered. Bishop Dominic Kimengich said that the intention of God the father is that all people should reach heaven.
His lordship said that this intention is not always met due to various approaches people employ in worshiping God that makes them become problems themselves. He said that God cannot force us to follow him in the issues of faith but it is upon each one of us to respond and answer the call of Christ to do his will and not their own will.
His lordship also added that the challenge is with us and how we will respond to the invitation of God to reach heaven. He also said that God does many things to them that people do not need to see to believe but just believe without doubting. He challenged the staff to put God first in their lives and other things will follow so as to respond to the will of God.
Bishop Dominic invited all the staff to see their relationship with God, just like the apostles who requested God to increase their faith. He noted that the staff have so many insecurities within themselves that makes them lack the trust in God. He encouraged them to have the trust in God that he can help them in all they do.
His lordship said that this intention is not always met due to various approaches people employ in worshiping God that makes them become problems themselves. He said that God cannot force us to follow him in the issues of faith but it is upon each one of us to respond and answer the call of Christ to do his will and not their own will.
His lordship also added that the challenge is with us and how we will respond to the invitation of God to reach heaven. He also said that God does many things to them that people do not need to see to believe but just believe without doubting. He challenged the staff to put God first in their lives and other things will follow so as to respond to the will of God.
Bishop Dominic invited all the staff to see their relationship with God, just like the apostles who requested God to increase their faith. He noted that the staff have so many insecurities within themselves that makes them lack the trust in God. He encouraged them to have the trust in God that he can help them in all they do.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Local news – 4.9.11 - By Mary Tioko - Respect human life: Says Priest
The Christians of St. Augustine's cathedral parish have been urged to respect human life and dignity when correcting someone. Speaking today during his homily, father Cosmus Longor said that when correcting others one should be humble and careful in order not to put them in traps.
The priest said that people should know that they have been created in the likeness of God and they are all brothers in Christ. He noted that none is perfect and that every one is weak, through this they can make their relationship grow.
He insisted that most time people do away with those who correct instead of accepting the correction. Giving an example of people who help others because they need help back, he said that they should be ready to help anybody irrespective of whether they will help back or not.
At the same time the Christians of st. Augustine's had brilliant moment to wellcome vicar general father Joseph Ekalimon, who is taking over from father Francis Teo who is out for further studies. However, father Ekalimon congratulated the Christians for their generosity and urged them to work together for the success of the diocese. He blessed all pupils and students in their preparation to go back to school and urged them to work hard in their studies and respect their parents and sponsors.
The priest said that people should know that they have been created in the likeness of God and they are all brothers in Christ. He noted that none is perfect and that every one is weak, through this they can make their relationship grow.
He insisted that most time people do away with those who correct instead of accepting the correction. Giving an example of people who help others because they need help back, he said that they should be ready to help anybody irrespective of whether they will help back or not.
At the same time the Christians of st. Augustine's had brilliant moment to wellcome vicar general father Joseph Ekalimon, who is taking over from father Francis Teo who is out for further studies. However, father Ekalimon congratulated the Christians for their generosity and urged them to work together for the success of the diocese. He blessed all pupils and students in their preparation to go back to school and urged them to work hard in their studies and respect their parents and sponsors.
Local news – 01.09.2011 - by Zacheaus Otaba - Let us not look only for survival but strengthening our responsibility on capacity building, urges the S
The Swedish minister for development cooperation Hon. Gunilla Carlson has appreciated the efforts that are put in place by the ministries of agriculture and water for carrying out practicals on food production. Speaking today in Lodwar town where she was carrying out assessment of projects funded by her government, she said that the horn of Africa is affected much by drought hence making it difficult to carry out humanitarian activities in the region.
Carlson insisted that there is need to strengthen our responsibility in capacity building about food production through irrigation. She was pleased with how some of these mini projects which are funded by the Swedish government, are run.
Hon. Gunilla who was welcomed by the district commissioner Turkan central Mr. Humphrey Nakitare, also visited Lodwar district hospital to access malnutrition levels in the district. The minister's convoy also visited Kirichakinongon common interest group farm in Nakwamekwi village where irrigation farming in being practiced. These projects are funded by Swedish government through organized groups.
Carlson insisted that there is need to strengthen our responsibility in capacity building about food production through irrigation. She was pleased with how some of these mini projects which are funded by the Swedish government, are run.
Hon. Gunilla who was welcomed by the district commissioner Turkan central Mr. Humphrey Nakitare, also visited Lodwar district hospital to access malnutrition levels in the district. The minister's convoy also visited Kirichakinongon common interest group farm in Nakwamekwi village where irrigation farming in being practiced. These projects are funded by Swedish government through organized groups.
Local news – 31.08.2011 - by Zacheaus Otaba - Turn to the lord since there is light in Christ
The director st James Juniorate who is also the assistant priest of st. Augustine Father Simon Mutahi, has urged the youth to turn to the lord, since Christ is full of light and life.
Speaking today during the recollection with the youth of st. Stephen at the st. James Juniorate center, the priest said that a large number of youth is lost in worldly things, instead of seeking spiritual life.
Father Mutahi noted that it has been a big challenge to bring the youth together for the common goal, especially for the development of the church. However, he was courageous that the reaction of the youth showed that they had learnt something from the day's theme which was what do the people say Christ is.
The priest gave an example of the world youth day that was celebrated in Madrid, Spain that was led by Benedict XVI and attended by hundreds of thousands of youth. He called for youth to attend the Sunday's mass in large number, since it will be their last day before opening, where they will be blessed together. The event brought together more than 25 youths from st. Augustine, which make up the st. Stephen youth group.
Speaking today during the recollection with the youth of st. Stephen at the st. James Juniorate center, the priest said that a large number of youth is lost in worldly things, instead of seeking spiritual life.
Father Mutahi noted that it has been a big challenge to bring the youth together for the common goal, especially for the development of the church. However, he was courageous that the reaction of the youth showed that they had learnt something from the day's theme which was what do the people say Christ is.
The priest gave an example of the world youth day that was celebrated in Madrid, Spain that was led by Benedict XVI and attended by hundreds of thousands of youth. He called for youth to attend the Sunday's mass in large number, since it will be their last day before opening, where they will be blessed together. The event brought together more than 25 youths from st. Augustine, which make up the st. Stephen youth group.
Local news – 29.8.11 - By Mary Tioko - Listen to your own conscious: Says Bishop.
The secretariat of the Diocese of Lodwar have been urged to listen to their conscious in order to experience God's Peace. His lordship Bishop Dominic Kimengich said this when celebrating Monday staff Mass held at St. Thomas Chapel today. He said that the furiousness in ones life makes him/her not to tell out his/her own world which the Bishop added that it is important to be told to others so as to make a difference in ones life.
His Lordship said that people sometimes don't want anyone to interfere with their affairs which when one shares and truth said saves the world. He also added that when people are not courageous enough to correct things that are not good, he said that one destroys the world by keeping quiet and urged the staff to be courageous and speak out the truth just like John the baptist and never fear the consequences.
His lordship also added that People who speak out of love, Love the place and will not want it to be destroyed by lies and bad deeds. He also said that if one does not correct evil ,then the punishment will fall on him/her because they kept quiet. He said that there is the voice of God in them that speaks thats to them if they pay attention to their conscious.
Bishop Dominic also gave example of herodeous who knew that his life was in a mess, and went ahead kill John the baptist under request of a evil mother. He noted that, that happens to them if they don't examine their conscious,since this leads to sin and eventual death. His lordship called upon the staff to listen to one another's conscious. He said that Most people don't have peace because they don't go for confession. He thus said that When they acknowledge their sins and ask God for forgiveness, they will have peace. He asked them to be contented with the little they have and be a happy people always.
His Lordship said that people sometimes don't want anyone to interfere with their affairs which when one shares and truth said saves the world. He also added that when people are not courageous enough to correct things that are not good, he said that one destroys the world by keeping quiet and urged the staff to be courageous and speak out the truth just like John the baptist and never fear the consequences.
His lordship also added that People who speak out of love, Love the place and will not want it to be destroyed by lies and bad deeds. He also said that if one does not correct evil ,then the punishment will fall on him/her because they kept quiet. He said that there is the voice of God in them that speaks thats to them if they pay attention to their conscious.
Bishop Dominic also gave example of herodeous who knew that his life was in a mess, and went ahead kill John the baptist under request of a evil mother. He noted that, that happens to them if they don't examine their conscious,since this leads to sin and eventual death. His lordship called upon the staff to listen to one another's conscious. He said that Most people don't have peace because they don't go for confession. He thus said that When they acknowledge their sins and ask God for forgiveness, they will have peace. He asked them to be contented with the little they have and be a happy people always.
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