Farmers from Napeikar and Napak along river Turkwel from Loima district today had their meeting at splash guest house on the issue of environmental, water management and conservation measures. Speaking during the event, the project officer Mr. Francis Mariao narrated on how the irrigation scheme of Napeikar and Napak began saying it was started by Turkana rehabilitation project (TRP) some 20yrs back and now is not working. Mr. Mario noted that the two irrigation scheme for Napeikar and Napak are funded by United state of African development Fund (USADF). Mr. Mariao said that the farmers are entitled to clean and healthy environment and have the collective responsibility to safe guard the environment. Mr. Francis said that, national environmental management authority (NEMA) is always carrying out environmental audits in the areas and monitors all activities that are likely to have significant effect on the environment. He also added that the project implements on food security to make sure that food is produced in Turkana, to curb dependency on relief food. He also reported that few individual farmers that toured pekerra irrigation scheme had learned a lot from there. In spite of keeping livestock in Turkana they have seen the essence of farming in the area.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Local news - By ken simuyu – 12.9.2012 - The Government of Kenya has done a lot to reduce disasters in the Country.
The department of disaster risk reduction and response had ended their three day workshop at St,Teresa Pastoralist center in Lodwar. Speaking during the training, the assistant secretary in the department of disaster risk reduction and response Mr. Gordon Omuga said that the workshop aims at bringing about disaster reduction issue which is development issue is to mainstream pro gramme in the development so that they can minimizes the impact of disasters. MR. Gordon also said that the government has done a lot of response to disaster which in the long run is more expensive in damages caused, loss of lives and loss of properties. The pro gramme is supported by the ministry of state for special pro gramme in conjunction with united nation development projects [UNDP] which is a 5year pro gramme that started 2year a go. Mr. Omuga however said that the line ministries that attended the 3day workshop was the 6 Districts commissioners .The in charges of disaster management committees in Turkana region among other respective ministries . The pro gramme is not for Turkana country but it is a pro gramme that runs across the country, global county. district wise to the community level.
Local sports news - By ken simiyu - 11 /09/ 2012 - Kakumatt mashujaa cup turned into second round.
Kakumatt Mashuja cup resumed at various grounds in Lodwar, Super United Hosted Mahon FC at Nakwamekwi ground. The game was forced in a barren of nil nil draw, the game which was attended by FKF chairman and secretary Mr. Francis Erukudi attracted many fans from Nakwamekwi village and also fans from Napetet, both teams displayed their game and showing the highest level of discipline. Elsewhere state site FC traveled to Kalokol to play against Kalokol Rangers where by they drew 1 -1 kalokol scored their goal through Augustine in the 26 minutes in the first half while state side played a one touch game threatening the defense of Kalokol rangers the mid fielders of state site pumped in more pressure and wales scored a fantastic goal. Other games will be played on 18 and 25 respectively.
Monday, September 10, 2012
local news - 9.9.12 - By Mary Tioko - Bishop welcomes Fr. Damien Eripon to St. Augustine's Cathedral parish.
His lordship Bishop Dominic Kimengich today welcomed officially Fr. Damien Eripon as the Assistant priest of St. Augustine cathedral parish to assist the vicar General in the Pastoral work of the Diocese. His lordship also said that Fr. Damien will be like the canon Lawyer of the Diocese of Lodwar to help in Canon law. In the days readings his lordship urged the Christians to listen to the word of God and put it into practice. He called upon all to proclaim the word of God without fear when teaching others who do not know about it. He added that in the scriptures people took the sick to Jesus to be healed challenging the faithful present to invite others to the church especially those who have back- slided in the word of God. Bishop Dominic said that since one can intercede for others in prayers, they can now be conscious of the faith of other people. He encouraged all to have quest for the word of God. The Bishop also encouraged the Christians to intervene when things go wrong in the community, mentioning the teachers strike saying that teachers have the right to have a just pay but they also have the obligation and duty to serve the young pupils whom they teach in their various schools. Bishop Dominic challenged the parents to take up their responsibilities especially now that the government and teachers have failed in their negotiations, he asked them their stake in this disagreements. He called upon all to be people of high integrity and serve all without discrimination mentioning on the issues of Lodwar towns road repairs that was done in a discriminatory manner giving example of the road leading to Napetet Village that was left without repair at all. Civil servants on the other hand were also challenged to serve and not make money in their various places of duty, so as to bridge the gap of poverty in Turkana and not widen it more.
local sports news – 8.09.2012 - By ken simiyu - KAKUMA MASHUJAA CUP SECOND ROUND KICK OFF.
The second round of kakumatt cup will start on 11\09\2012 in various playing grounds here in Lodwar and at Kalokol. So far six teams have qualified for the next round, Mahon F.C, Super united, Stateside F.C, Nawoitorong Rangers and Kalokol Rangers. Speaking through the phone with Radio Akicha, the F.K.F secretary, Stephen Esibitar said that on 11th of September, Stateside will travel to Kalokol to play against Kalokol Rangers at polytechnic ground and on the same day, Super united will host Mahon F.C at catholic church ground, Nakwamekwi. The other teams shall play on 18\09\2012. Return matches shall be announced later.
Local News - By Ken Simiyu – 6.09.2012 - Empowerment on the importance of birth registration in Turkana County.
The department of birth and death registration in collaboration with World Vision held a training at Nawoitorong Women conference center for empowering the Turkana community on birth and registration. Speaking during the workshop, Mr. Festus Wangele who is in charge of children in the North rift said that many people neglect the registration of birth for their children. Mr. Wangele highlighted the importance of birth registration as the government will find it easy to plan for the children during the budget time. Registration also is the right of the child just it is for the naming and taking of the child to school. Mr. Wangele, however, said that it is easy and recommended for the registration to be done early.
Local news - 7.9.12 - By Mary Tioko - Jubilee Cross handed to Southern Deanery from Kalokol Parish, lake Deanery.
The Diocese of Lodwar this year celebrating 50 years of evangelization in Turkana, this reminds all the work of the missionaries who were led by late John Christopher Mahon who was from St. Patrick's missionary society. This years theme for the jubilee is arise and evangelize towards a deeper Christians commitment. The Jubilee cross was launched in the Cathedral grounds last year December the 8th and will come back to the Cathedral to close the jubilee year this year 8th December. All parishes have been having the cross in their various parishes and outstations starting from the oldest parish which was Lorugum and after that came to central, Northern Deanery, lake Deanery and lastly Southern Deanery. His lordship also said that this Jubilee year has brought blessings to the County and also the world, since pope Benedict the IV has chosen this year to be the year of Catholic faith where catholics are called upon to witness Christ. His lordship also added that the oil discovery is another blessing to the county. He also mentioned that this is the year where the voters will determine the fate of this country including Christians and urged them to be careful in choosing leaders so as to elect leaders who have the needs of the people at their hearts. Another jubilee blessing is the launch of the 20 billion irrigation project in Todonyang by the Prime Minister which will feed people in the whole country when rolled out. The jubilee cross was received in the southern Deanery by the dean who went to collect it from Kalokol and was handed over at Lochwangikamatak outstation of Christ the king Lokichar parish from where it will be taken to Nakwamoru parish which is the oldest in the southern Deanery. When the cross goes round all parishes in the south it will be brought back to the cathedral awaiting the 8th December celebration to close the jubilee year. Do not miss the jubilee blessings, make sure you touch the jubilee cross!
Local News – 6.09.2012 - By kamar Francis - Secondary Head – teachers to plan for the term.
The secondary school head-teachers from Turkana county today carried their normal meeting which is normally carried out at the beginning of the term. Speaking at St. Teresa the KNUT chairman Mr. Tony Nasia insisted on the yesterday demonstration saying the government has not yet fulfilled their promise which was made in 1997. The head-teachers and teachers in that meeting complained that the legal notice 534 of 1997 in allowances side which was categorized that head teachers and principal would have 50% allowances, deputy head teachers and deputy principal would have 40% allowances and teachers in primary would have 30% has not been implemented. Most of the teachers felt betrayed by the previous installment and have decided keep off from classroom business until the government fulfills their demands.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
LOCAL NEWS - BY SOFARI WYCLIFFE – 5.9.2012- Turkana teachers resolved not going to school until their salary is increased.
Teaches in Turkana county this morning went on the street demonstrating peacefully regarding the increase in salary and other renumeration. As the strike becomes a major topical issue the finger pointing at the education minister shows theres a lot of questions out in the ministry. Most teaches resolved that they were not going to school until the issue is sort and salary increase. Speaking on behalf of the teachers in Turkana county the chairman for KNUT Mr. Ekidor said that they only demand a 300% increase and said what they are earning is peanuts compared to the workload they are doing in class. He further said the government had not fulfilled their promise of salary increment which they were promised in 1997 and nothing has been done to date most teachers puported the resigning of Minister Mutula Kilonzo as they carried the writing Mutula must go. The finger now points to the ministry particularly Hon. Mutula kilonzo . KNUT treasure Mrs. Clemetina Naita said Teachers are not going to school until the salary issue is sort out.
Local news - 4.9.12- By Ken Simiyu - Ministry of Public Health in collaboration with Aphia Plus Imarisha strategize on community health issues in Turk
Aphia Plus Imarisha and Ministry of public health today held a workshop at St. Teresa pastoral center to introduce activities done in the community by the two stakeholders. The workshop focused more on educating the community on health issues. Speaking during the workshop, the District Public Health Turkana Central, Mr. Innocent Sifuna, said that the best way to go about that is to involve the community in all the stages of community participation. Mr. Sifuna also said that through community strategy, involvement of the community in taking up responsibilities to improve community level of awareness. The workshop attracted more than 12 public officers from 6 districts and members of Aphia Plus Imarisha. The health officers were collecting issues which they believe shall help the government in the programme of health in the community. Mr. Sifuna, however, said that although they haven't run the programme they still believe they will succeed in doing so. The programme has never being in the Turkana community until recently some of the stakeholders have come in and have started to educate the District public health officers.
Local News - 3.09.2012- By Kamar Francis- The concept of health workers in the community.
The health workers from various district from Turkana county had their own training on concept of health development (CHEWs) at Ann Nanjala Center. The health workers from the training set out the factors that had to hindered health and development in the community. They said that lack of individuals voices in decision making is affecting the communities at large creating poor infrastructure and disease, especially chronic illness. In addition the health workers said that there is a relationship between health and development both are interdependent and to develop, people must be healthy and to be healthy, people require access to the necessary resources for instance both depend on education. Speaking During the launching the ministry of health Dr. Epem Esekon urged the health workers to go to their respective working places and mobilize the chiefs to identify some few community health workers and train them on how to enhance good health. Dr. Epem insisted on preventive and curative services when one becomes sick .
Monday, September 3, 2012
Local News - 2.09.2012 - By Ken Simiyu - Youth educational Sport, in Lorugum.
More than 200 youth participated in sports and educational youth tournament which was held at Lorugum primary school in Loima district. The activities was organized by Turkwel child fund in collaboration with St. Peter Lorugum parish. Speaking during the events the child fund Kenya program officer in Turkwel area Mr. Vincent Ekai said that the main aim of organizing the youth sport and educational tournament was to create peace among the youth in Loima and also to make them interact with others and equip them with knowledge to empower them face the challenges in the day to day life. Mr. Ekai said that they had two facilitators John Ekai from the diocese of Lodwar and Mr. Stephen Sisa from Lodwar prison who taught the youth on the effects of dangerous drugs and substances. Mr. Vincent however, said that 4 teams participated in the tournament and included Nadapal, Lorugum, Kalemnyang and Turkwel and the winning teams awarded with the trophies. In volleyball girls, Lorugum were the winners after defeated Turkwel in the final 3 set to nil and in boys Lorugum smashed Turkwel in the same style of 3 sets to nil,in the football Turkwel thrashed Lorugum 2 goals to one and became the Loima champions. The most disciplined team was Kalemnyang and was awarded with the 16 pairs of uniform while the Topscorer, Best player and Most Disciplined players were awarded with certificates in football and in volleyball the best spiker, best booster and the trick player also received certificates.
Local news - 2.9.12 - By Mary Tioko - Priest said that universality of the law of God makes all to belong.
Christians of St. Augustine's Cathedral parish have been informed that the law of God is universal and complete. The vicar general Fr. Joseph Ekalimon said this today when celebrating 2nd mass at the cathedral parish where he is also the administrator. Fr. Ekalimon said that all the other laws that exist in the world are formed according to the different situations and emphasized the universality of the law of God which is suitable for all people. He added that any law that makes one complain is not the best. Fr. Ekalimon also mentioned that during the week, 3 children were baptized in St. Elizabeth small Christian community among the Jumuiya masses. He also appreciated the good work done by all the Christians in the course of the week and wished them the best in this other coming week. Fr. Ekalimon also urged all people to cling to the law of the lord so as to be on the right track in life. He challenged all to take care of orphans and widows in the society in order to practice their Christianity. He urged all to have the spirit of the law which is common good for all. Parents were also informed to offer parental guidance to their children and not allow them to be misguided by the community. Commenting on the teachers strike, the vicar said that teachers have aright for a just pay but he also mentioned that pupils also have aright to education. He called upon teachers and parents to look for a common law that will help all without affecting either side. He also urged the Christians to help all who wish to take leadership positions without looking at how much one has in terms of money so that they can elect leaders of high integrity.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Local news - 30.8.12- By Mary Tioko - Physically challenged leaders from various groups trained at St. Teresa pastoral center.
Physically challenged leaders from various groups in the County have been trained at St. Teresa pastoral center. The workshop that has been taking place at the center for the last three days ended today. The workshop brought together 40 leaders from all the six districts of Turkana county to address issues of disabilities. Disability officer for Merlin Mr. Lotaruk Ekwam Narshon said that merlin works in four districts where health units covered by Merlin exists. Mr. Narshon said that merlin intends to equip the physically challenged leaders with knowledge of handling different types of disabilities in the Turkana County. The project is sponsored by Christian Blind Mission (CBM) through Merlin and will benefit all the physically challenged in the community.
Local sports - 29.8.12 - By Sofari Wycliffe - Super united of Nakwamekwei draws 1-1 with the rocks of kanamkemer.
The super Super united of Nakwamekwei today afternoon drawed with the rocks of kanamkemer in kakumatt mashujaa Tournament at Nakwamekwei primary school playing grounds. Edoket David of Super united of Nakwamekwei scored the the 1st goal for their team in the 1st half with the support of his defender Lemuya Erupe. The Rocks of kanamkermer had their equalizer goal netted by Philemon Ejikon as a penalty. The referee Mr. Lotulia David said that the players were disciplined during the match. Elsewhere Islamic and Kalokol Rangers played at Prisons ground where Islamic smashed their opponents 1-0. According to FKF secretary Mr. Stephen Bebeto, 4 teams have qualified to the quarter finals these are, super united of Nakwamekwei, Islamic, State side, and Mahon Fc of Napetet. Mr. Bebeto said that the game between Nawoitorong rangers and Mapros will be decided later after it was faced by in discipline cases.
Local News - 27.08.2012- By Kamar Francis - 8 candidate selected during the recruitment of Kenya Army in Turkana Central.
The recruitment of Kenya Army kicked off a round 8.30 am in which 200 candidates participated from various division in Turkana central that is Central, Kerio and Kalokol division. The candidates were allowed to run round twice along the Lodwar Airstrip. The hectic and vigorous exercise so some candidates failed to reach the requirements that were needed. The candidates were divided into three groups as per their divisions. The inspector of Kenya Army and his colleagues started to scrutinize the candidates by checking the certificates, the Identity card, body fitness which included dentition, posture, height, legs and hands. Among the 200 candidates who turned up, only 8 of them met the requirements and were given calling letters and will report on the institution on 4th of September.
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