Local NEWS – 01.06.2012 - By Peter LOKATUR - Poor road network and the breaking of the river banks takes the centre stage during the Madaraka Day Cele

As Kenyans mark the 49^th Madaraka Day, residents of Turkana Central District have raised concerns that they have nothing to delight for since they have been going through so many frustrations in the reign of all the successive governments. Speaking to Akicha radio, Margaret Akiru, a resident of Napetet Ward said they are engulfed with sorrow because they have a poor road network system that is a threat to many livelihoods among other issues.

Same sentiments were echoed by Kawalathe Ward Councillor, Mr. Ebulon, who said there is need for a permanent solution to the only threat within the township. He said the threat is River Kawalase bridge which has been neglected for quite some time by the authorities concerned within the government.

He further said the fact that Kawalathe river keeps on breaking its banks towards Lodwar town is a big threat to its developmental activities.

The councilor also emphasized that there is need to bring in transparency and accountability in Free Primary Education, Employment opportunities and improvement of the welfare of the house maids by their employers. The vice chairman, Turkana County Council, Mr. David Ekod also pleaded with the government to be extra serious on the issues concerning Kawalathe River.