LOCAL NEWS - KEN SIMIYU - 15-8-2014 - NABEI VILLAGE IN TURKANA SOUTH ATTACKED BY RAIDERS BELIEVED TO BE FROM POKOT COUNTY

Nabei village of Kalimorok in Turkana South was attacked by raiders believed to be from the neighboring Pokot County and managed to escape with 502 cattle. Confirming the incident, Kaptir Location Chief, Mr. Lopoya said that three herdsmen narrowly escaped death during the raid that occurred at 1 pm. The cattle were driven towards the direction of Kakawa and Karumu in Pokot West and up to now the villagers have not recovered their stolen prestige. One raider is confirmed dead after an exchange of fire between the herdsmen and the raiders. The raid seemed as a mock to the ongoing cross border peace message activities where 5 Youth Football teams from Pokot and Turkana Community are playing to promote peace while for the raiders its business as usual.

LOCAL NEWS - ROBERT KARIUKI - 14-8-2014 - DISABLED COMMUNITY THANKS THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT FOR RELIEF FOOD DONATIONS THEY RECEIVED

The Marginalized Community through their chairman gave a vote of thanks to the County Government after they received relief food donations given to them. The food was supplied to the disabled groups in Turkana Central Sub-County in 3 Centers which were Nakwamekwi, Napetet-Mission and Kanamkemer. Since the beginning of the year, this was the first time the community is receiving the donations and this came after their representative at the County Assembly, Mrs. Sarah Kaaso who requested for it.

LOCAL NEWS - KEN SIMIYU - 14-8-2014 - US EMBASSY OPENS A NEW MATERNITY WARD AT KAINUK HEALTH CENTER

The U.S Embassy accompanied by Turkana County Executive Minister for Health and Public Health Director unveiled a new maternity ward, water tank and an incinerator at Kainuk. Speaking during the opening occasion, USAID Kenya Director, Mr. Mark Carrato said that USAID is committed to help the Government of Kenya to improve service delivery to the citizens at the local level. A water tank with a capacity of 50,000 liters was opened that will provide clean water for the health facility and the incinerator will take care of waste management issues. Mr. Mark Carrato continued by saying that access to clean affordable water and adequate sanitation is paramount for the development of this Nation and that USAID has invested 10.5 billion shillings in integrated resiliency activities in the arid and semi-arid areas.

LOCAL NEWS - ROBERT KARIUKI - 13-8-2014 - 14 DISABLED GROUPS IN TURKANA CENTRAL SUB-COUNTY RECEIVE RELIEF FOOD DONATIONS

The Marginalized Community in Turkana Central Sub-County which included HIV/AIDS and T.B self help group and the disabled groups received relief food donated by the County Government. The food was distributed to 280 people from 3 centers in the Township and Kanamkemer wards. The distribution began at Nakwamekwi Centre where 3 groups of 20 members each received 10 bags of maize, 3 bags of beans and 20 litres of cooking oil to share amongst themselves. The other 2 centers were Napetet-Mission Center with 6 groups of 20 members and Kanamkemer Center with 5 groups of 20 members. The two Centers received a total of 23 bags of maize and 6 bags of beans. Speaking during the distribution process, Turkana Central Sub-County Administrator, Mrs. Esther Aremon Kiong’a, said that the Napetet-Mission Center was the best group in terms of credibility and organization.

LOCAL NEWS - KEN SIMIYU12 - 08-2014 - FRANCE AMBASSADOR TO KENYA OPENS A NEW LIBRARY AT KAKUMA REFUGEE CAMP

Ambassador of France to Kenya Mr. Remi Marechaux officially handed over  1.72 million shillings facility to eager users at Kakuma Camp pointing out that it will enhance Integration and Cohesion among tribes, communities and over 10 nationalities. A first ever community library in Turkana County that will ease access to English and French learning and revision materials for refugees and Turkana residents has been established at Kakuma refugee camp. Mr. Marechaux said that the ambitious project had been requested by francophone refugee community led by Burundi and Congo. He however challenged the host community and all workers at the camp to learn French to make them more marketable in the hunt for better jobs. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee Senior Operations Manager Valentine Ndimbala said books were among the resources overstretched at the camp welcoming more support from partners across the Globe.

LOCAL NEWS - KEN SIMIYU - 11-8-2014 - CANAAN I.D.P CAMP FACING A MAJOR CHALLENGE OF LACK OF TOILETS TO SERVE THE HUGE POPULATION

Canaan Camp for the Internally Displaced People located in Kanamkemer, Lodwar Town is facing a major challenge of lack of toilets to serve the population of more than 1000 I.D.P’s. The camp which was started way back in

2008 and which is now holding more than 600 houses has only 3 toilets which are functioning and this is raising concerns on hygiene matters.

The problem has now forced the residents to device other methods to at least solve the issue which are not hygienically advisable and can easily cause diseases. Speaking to Radio Akicha during an interview, youth chairman representing the I.D.P’s, Dominic Emase, said they have failed to notice where the missing link is because according to the national government the tender to construct the toilets was given out yet the construction has not began as by now.