Local news - 24.6.12 - By Mary Tioko - Christians called upon to unite to enjoy the gifts bestowed to them by God

The Christian faithfuls from St. Augustine's Cathedral parish have been requested to be one just as their father in heaven is one so as to be worthy to be called sons and daughters of God. Addressing the faithfuls today during his Homily, his lordship Dominic Kimengich called upon all to be united as they discover Natural resources in the county. Mentioning on the on going oil exploration in the County, his lordship encouraged all to be focused in mind and body and seek for God's intervention in all their decisions.

The bishop also encouraged the faithfuls to pray for Vocations and especially the call to priesthood as they celebrate the birth of John the baptist who lived his call. Bishop Dominic added that children are Gifts from God referring to the example of Zachary and Elizabeth who got the child ( John the baptist ) at their old age. He challenged the couples to be united and faithful to their marriages so as to emulate the example of Zachary and Elizabeth.

The Christians were also encouraged to be patient in their expectations and give God time to plan for them for God's time is the best time for all. His lordship also took the opportunity of thanking the outgoing Kangatosa parish priest Fr. Philip Lotiman of the Apostles of Jesus congregation who has left the Diocese. The Bishop also appreciated the efforts of all the secretariat while he was away and wished them the best as they start the new week.

Local news – 3.6.12 - By Mary Tioko - Unite like the holy trinity: Priest urges the Christians

The Christian community of St. Augustine's Cathedral parish have been urged to unite just as the father, son and the holy spirit are. Speaking during his homily today at St. Augustine's Cathedral parish, The parish priest of Lokori Fr. Leonard Tomia said that the three united in the creation of the human beings even in the beginning and still consult up to now.

Fr. Tomia challenged the thinking of human beings of placing God to be far from them saying that God is with them in form of the holy trinity since he is the word which become flesh and dwells in them. He told them that they adore him in the holy spirit which sanctifies the world. He also added that one can understand this misery if one has the faith and encouraged them to walk in the light of the holy spirit which removes them from darkness to light.

Fr. Tomia encouraged them to strengthen their relationship with God to be like that one between the father and the son/daughter likewise to the holy trinity and the Christians. He said that God is love and the one who lives in love lives in him and urged them to love one another.

Visiting the Cathedral church today were Party leader of URP Hon. William Ruto, MP Turkana central Hon. Ekwee Ethuro, Party Chairman Francis Ole Kaparo and Elgeyo Markwet Mp in meeting the people tour in Turkana county. They invited the Christians to join them in their rally later in the course of the day. They also made their contributions in advance towards the Jubilee Plaza Fundraising of 250.000/-,200,000/= from Ruto, 30.000/= from Ekwee and 10.000/each from Kaparo and his colleague. We wish them the best in their campaigns.

11.05.2012 - local news - by Kamar - More than 200 children united with their families

More than 240 children had been united back with their families after they were separated by the drought that hit Turkana region in year 2011.

Speaking during a four day conference at st Teresa lodwar the senior child protection officer mr David Omuondo has said that they are putting more effort to see that the separated children are back to their society and leaving in harmony.

According to turkana region cordinator mr JowashOginga The project that will be operational until september will see more than 1000 children re-united with their families again.

The project will be conducted by the child welfare department in collaboration with UNICEFto support these children to have safety in their homes.

On the other side the child counsellor madam Alice Ngige said the children will be offered free counselling and they do a complete mediation with their relatives to aviod stigmatisation.

LOCAL NEWS - 24.1.2011 - By Mary Tioko - The Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Lodwar bishop Dominic Kimengich asks the Diocesan staff to unite fo

The Auxiliary bishop spoke when he celebrated todays Monday mass at St. Thomas Chapel. He called upon all the staff to come together irrespective of their status , races, and social status and unite in professing one faith in Jesus Christ.
The bishop elaborated on salvation and said that God is calling all to the future salvation after doing all that he expects of them here on earth.
He said that in the reading of today God washed away all their sins and that is why they are assured of his salvation. He challenged the staff to take commandments of God seriously in their lives and this will make them assured of the awaited salvation. The urged the faithfuls to always seek his will to happen here on earth and in this they would prepare their heavenly treasures.
The Auxiliary said that God leaves all of us to choose whether we want to be saved or not,and that When one closes himself and does not allow the truth to be seen then he condemns himself.
The Auxiliary also touched on the judgmental attitude of people and urged the staff not to be judging others lest they would be judged as people sometimes judge others without knowing them. He said that When they say something against the other person then they kill that person. He informed them that the lord does not want them to judge others, He said that If they cannot say something good about the other person then they should seize from saying anything at all!
The Auxiliary finalized by informing them that People of low minds discuss people, and of great minds discuss ideas, he thus encouraged them to discuss ideas always.