People with disabilities are
facing challengers following the negligence and discrimination by their
families. This follows the case that has been reported in the Diocese of Lodwar
in the office that deals with people living with disability in Turkana
community.The 74 years old man at St Mary’s
Kawalase was reported to have been abandoned. The old man Ekuom Lochakai Manik
who believed to have 11 children is facing challenges of getting food, clothing
and also shelter.Speaking during the emergency food and cloths aid the chairman
of Disabled people in Turkana central Mr Mark Nakain said that at St Mary’s
village there are more than 5 people namely Joseph Ekitela 28 years old. Esekon
Arot 40 years old Maraka Akoel Lokorinyang 45 years among others are the
victims of Discrimination. Mr. Mark however urged them to form the small groups
to enable them to be recognized by the county, he added that some of them has
skills that can help them to earn the living. He also urge the county
government to support them the Emergency food and cloths was raised by the
Dioceses of Lodwar the county government should raise some funds for Christmas.
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