Local News - 06.05.2010 - BODY FOUND IN RIVER KAWALATHE. By OKOTH PETER.

A body of unidentified girl has been found floating in River Kawalathe in Lodwar. Speaking to us over the phone today, the Officer Commanding Police Division, Turkana Central, Lawrence Njoroge, confirmed that the body had been removed to Lodwar District Hospital mortuary pending identification. The cause of the death could not be immediately established but it is suspected that the girl might have drowned while trying to either cross it or fetch water.

Last Wednesday a four-year-old girl, Mary Waithera, is feared to have drowned in River Turkwel when she was being assisted to cross it by a good samaritan. Since then her body has not been found as efforts to locate it have been fruitless. Talking to us a few days ago, the girl's grandmother, Mary Waithera, had appealed to police and well-wishers to assist the family find the body.

Local News - 03.05.2010 - THE SHOT BOY FINALLY MOVED TO MOI R&T H. BY OKOTH PETER.

Aukel Ewoi, the boy who was wounded when raiders suspected to have come from a neighbouring country attacked their Nameyan Village, 7Km north of Lobur village in Turkana North District, an incident that saw his mother and a sister killed, has finally been moved to Moi Teaching and Referal Hospital, Eldoret for further treatment. Aukel, was airlifted in 540 flight today through the assistance of Missionary Community of Saint Paul the Apostle (MCSPA). His father, Epat Ewoi, had earlier moved by road in company of one member of the congregation.

The boy, who had been lying at Lodwar District Hospital, had been transferred to the Referral Hospital but could not move due to logistical problems as a source at the hospital that talked to us last week, had claimed that there was no fuel.

Mr. Epat had earlier appealed through the Press for assistance so that his son could be transferred to Eldoret. Radio Akicha carried his unfortunate case twice.

Local News – 02.05.2010 - ST. JOSEPH MARKS ITS DAY. By OKOTH PETER.

St. Joseph's Small Christian Community (SCC), today marked the important day of their patron Saint, St. Joseph the worker, at St. Immanuel's Centre, Lodwar. Talking to us, the chairman, Francis Ekitela, said that they started the celebrations yesterday with prayers and also devoting most of their time to the wedding ceremony of one of the church members, Philip Lobur who solemnised their marriage with Fridah Akeno

Today's ceremony, which was graced with the presence of Fr. John Manzi, (The Diocesan Education Secretary) saw the community reflect upon its growth since its inception, the challenges they have faced and how they will tackle them.

St. Joseph's SCC, under the leadership of its chairman, Francis Ekitela, Secretary, Nancy Ndombi and Treasurer, Catherine Mwangi among others, is one of the most stable and vibrant faith groups at the Cathedral. It has carried out various activities geared towards helping the less blessed in the society including a tree planting project.

When they marked the day last year, they paid a visit to Lodwar District Hospital, Kenya Prisons, St. Luke's centre and Nadirkonyen Centre, where they prayed together and gave out various gifts. This year it has dedicated itself to take good care of St. Emmanuel's centre which was built on its site where it planted trees.

Local News – 29.04.2010 - The Wounded Boy Still Awaiting Specialist Treatment. By OKOTH PETER.

The boy who was wounded, Aukel Ewoi, when raiders suspected to have come from the neighbouring country attacked their village at Nameyan River, 7 KM north of Lobur Mission in Turkana North District, is still at Lodwar District Hospital, despite the fact that he has been referred to Moi Referral and Teaching Hospital, Eldoret for specialists treatment. His father, Epat Ewoi, told us that he was getting concerned over his sons's wounded foot. “If I had money my son would have been moved to Eldoret,” he said. Our efforts to get comments from the Hospital Medical Superintendent were fruitless as he was busy operation room. However, a source that did not want to be named said that it was not easy to move Aukel to Eldoret for lack of fuel. He said that the allocation the hospital receives from the headquarter was not enough and therefore patients or their people are called upon to cost share more so on fuel, driver and the accompanying nurse's allowances. Aukel's father, Epat Ewoi, now appeals to well-wishers to come to his son's aid so that he may travel to MRTH.

Local News – 29.04.2010 - The Wounded Boy Still Awaiting Specialist Treatment. By OKOTH PETER.

The boy who was wounded, Aukel Ewoi, when raiders suspected to have come from the neighbouring country attacked their village at Nameyan River, 7 KM north of Lobur Mission in Turkana North District, is still at Lodwar District Hospital, despite the fact that he has been referred to Moi Referral and Teaching Hospital, Eldoret for specialists treatment. His father, Epat Ewoi, told us that he was getting concerned over his sons's wounded foot. “If I had money my son would have been moved to Eldoret,” he said. Our efforts to get comments from the Hospital Medical Superintendent were fruitless as he was busy operation room. However, a source that did not want to be named said that it was not easy to move Aukel to Eldoret for lack of fuel. He said that the allocation the hospital receives from the headquarter was not enough and therefore patients or their people are called upon to cost share more so on fuel, driver and the accompanying nurse's allowances. Aukel's father, Epat Ewoi, now appeals to well-wishers to come to his son's aid so that he may travel to MRTH.

Local News - 21.04.10 - SPANISH SURGEONS AT LDH. By. Emmanuel A. Ekuwom.

A team of eight health specialists comprise of 5 general surgeons, 1 pediatrist, 1 physiologist, and anaesthesiologist from spain have launched general operation at Lodwar District Hospital Eye Unit. The exercise which kicked off on Monday has attracted many people from Lodwar and other parts of the Larger Turkana. Dr. Carmen Narvaez, says they have so far attended to 61 patients out of whom 14 with minor and major complications have been operated. Dr Carmen further said that the main reason they have visited is to attend to patient various surgical problems. Addressing us at the eye unit in Lodwar district hospital, today, Dr. Carmen added that they were happy because this year they have received many patients and that they are trying they best to attend to them, the language problem not withstanding since they have the help of volunteers who act as interpreters. Thanking the Lodwar district hospital administration since this time round, the place of their operation has immensely improved making surgery easier than other years, she appealed to everyone who might be in need of operations or any other general surgical problem to visit the Lodwar Eye Unit. Other doctors who came with Dr. Narvaez are Dr. M. Jesus Sevet Convin, Dr. Purificacion Celero, Dr. Alicia Calero, Dr. Diego Parise, Dr. Jorge Parise, and Dr. Javier Rodriguez Velasco. The operation that began on 19^th april 2010 will last until 30^th april 2010.