The Turkana county council clerk Mr. Christopher Onanda, said yesterday that Turkana land is so potential to produce food that is enough to feed its people. Speaking in his office, Onanda said that the government has been blamed for doing so little to beef up security along the Turkana county borders.
He added that most of the areas that have fertile and potential soils for farming, is infested by insecurity. Mr. Onanda pointed out that if the irrigation schemes in Turkwel and Kerio is properly managed it will be able to produce enough food. He gave an example of Uganda border, Pokot, Kibish, Nadapal, Todonyang and far north, as areas that can produce, but cannot be comfortably settled since there is regular invasions and killings.
Onanda urged the government to guard its territories in order to realize faster development. However, he agreed that as the county council, they have not contributed much on food security as relief, but mobilize for food for work. The clerk urged those who pose blame on others, to make sure they have clear information and genuine reasons for it. He said that it were better if people relied on consultations, which will help to forge the way forward.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Local news – 1.6.11 - By Mary Tioko - Memory Mass of late Fr. Robert Bob McCabe
Memory Mass for the late Fr. Robert Bob McCabe was conducted at St. Thomas Chapel today Morning. As Kenyans celebrated the Madaraka day, the Diocesan fraternity converged at St. Thomas Chapel to pray and commemorate the life of late Doctor and priest Robert McCabe.
The late died when undergoing treatment at Dublin Ireland on 28th May 2011. Fr. John O' Callaghan who was telling the Christians and priests present history of Maccabe said that he was a professional doctor and a good priest who was dedicated to his work. Fr. Callaghan said that Fr. Bob worked in Zimbabwe before he came to Kenya to specialize in medicine. The late Doctor McCabewas appreciated for his treatment of special diseases in Lokitaung and Northern Turkana. He was also scientist and lecturer of medicine since during his life he went to lecture at university in Dublin every summer.
The late Fr. McCabe has worked in lokitaung for ten years and was a darling of many in his medicine and priestly work. He was a principled person in his work. He was also world Tennis champion player during his time. He published a book called desert Nomads. Fr. John said that the late was a gentleman who loved God very much for he showed his love in works of charity in Northern Turkana. His lordship Bishop Dominic Kimengich urged tall present to continue the work of the late. Bishop Kimengich also prayed to God the almighty to increase priestly vocation in the Diocese and thanked the lord for the gift of life of McCabe and believed that the lord who called him will reward him.
His lordship took the opportunity to thank all who came to mass despite the short notice .He also noted the unity of the secretariat which makes them strong in their work.
May the soul of McCabe rest in eternal peace! AMEN!
The late died when undergoing treatment at Dublin Ireland on 28th May 2011. Fr. John O' Callaghan who was telling the Christians and priests present history of Maccabe said that he was a professional doctor and a good priest who was dedicated to his work. Fr. Callaghan said that Fr. Bob worked in Zimbabwe before he came to Kenya to specialize in medicine. The late Doctor McCabewas appreciated for his treatment of special diseases in Lokitaung and Northern Turkana. He was also scientist and lecturer of medicine since during his life he went to lecture at university in Dublin every summer.
The late Fr. McCabe has worked in lokitaung for ten years and was a darling of many in his medicine and priestly work. He was a principled person in his work. He was also world Tennis champion player during his time. He published a book called desert Nomads. Fr. John said that the late was a gentleman who loved God very much for he showed his love in works of charity in Northern Turkana. His lordship Bishop Dominic Kimengich urged tall present to continue the work of the late. Bishop Kimengich also prayed to God the almighty to increase priestly vocation in the Diocese and thanked the lord for the gift of life of McCabe and believed that the lord who called him will reward him.
His lordship took the opportunity to thank all who came to mass despite the short notice .He also noted the unity of the secretariat which makes them strong in their work.
May the soul of McCabe rest in eternal peace! AMEN!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Local Sports 01.06.2011 - By Zacheaus OTABA - Mahon FC crashes Kawalase primary 2-1 in Kawalase grounds.
Mahon foot ball club from Napetet today traveled all the way to Kawalase primary for a friendly match. Mahon FC took a lead at the 20th minute through Emmanuel Lopus, while Maruom equalized at the 65th minute. Calvin Abach hit the last nail to the kawalase's coffin at the 84th minute, making the end result to two to one. This takes place one day after the rangers traveled all the way from Kalokol, to prisons' play ground, to discipline their hosts Earth movers 5 scores to 1 yesterday. However most teams are hosting and visiting others in preparations of the expected tournament from august this year.
Local news - 01.06.2011 - By Zacheaus Otaba - Go down to work the district commissioner urges Turkana central leaders.
The Turkana central district commissioner Mr. Humphrey Nakitare, has called for leaders to avoid posing blame on others, while they know how to arrest the situation. For a long time leaders have been found to be talking too much wards instead of implementing it. Speaking today during the Madaraka day celebrations, Nakitare said time to make noise for nothing is over, instead have clear accounts of what we have been mandated to do. The DC said that leadership is not a one persons responsibility, but instead all the leaders should be responsible in their various fields. He advised that it were better if all the leaders in the county unite to assess all the projects set, to determine their performances and accountability. He pointed out how the renovation the airstrip was funded, saying that its work can be approved whether perfect or imperfectly done. On security the DC said that his Turkana central security team, has put strategies in place to ensure that there is enough security in the district. He warned those who are willing to test the working of his team, that their days are numbered. He was reacting to the allegations that leaders were giving, during their speeches in the today's Madaraka celebration.
Local news - 01.06.2011 - By zacheaus otaba - Insecurity drags behind the fight against hunger
The Turkana county council clerk Mr. Christopher Onanda, said yesterday that Turkana land is so potential to produce food that is enough to feed its people. Speaking in his office, Onanda said that the government has been blamed for doing so little to beef up security along the Turkana county borders. He added that most of the areas that have fertile and potential soils for farming, is infested by insecurity. Mr. Onanda pointed out that if the irrigation schemes in Turkwel and Kerio is properly managed it will be able to produce enough food. He gave an example of Uganda border, Pokot, Kibish, Nadapal, Todonyang and far north, as areas that can produce, but cannot be comfortably settled since there is regular invasions and killings. Onanda urged the government to guard its territories in order to realize faster development. However, he agreed that as the county council, they have not contributed much on food security as relief, but mobilize for food for work. The clerk urged those who pose blame on others, to make sure they have clear information and genuine reasons for it. He said that it were better if people relied on consultations, which will help to forge the way forward.
Local news - 1.6.11 - By Mary Tioko - Memory Mass of late Fr. Robert Bob McCabe at St. Thomas Chapel.
Memory Mass for the late Fr. Robert Bob McCabe was conducted at St. Thomas Chapel today Morning. As Kenyans celebrated the Madaraka day, the Diocesan fraternity converged at St. Thomas Chapel to pray and commemorate the life of late Doctor and priest Robert McCabe. The late died when undergoing treatment at Dublin Ireland on 28th May 2011. Fr. John O' Callaghan who was telling the Christians and priests present history of Maccabe said that he was a professional doctor and a good priest who was dedicated to his work. Fr. Callaghan said that Fr. Bob worked in Zimbabwe before he came to Kenya to specialize in medicine. The late Doctor McCabe wass appreciated for his treatment of special diseases in Lokitaung and Northern Turkana. He was also scientist and lecturer of medicine since during his life he went to lecture at university in Dublin every summer.
The late Fr. McCabe has worked in lokitaung for ten years and was a darling of many in his medicine and priestly work. He was a principled person in his work. He was also world Tennis champion player during his time. He published a book called desert Nomads. Fr. John said that the late was a gentleman who loved God very much for he showed his love in works of charity in Northern Turkana. His lordship Bishop Dominic Kimengich urged tall present to continue the work of the late. Bishop Kimengich also prayed to God the almighty to increase priestly vocation in the Diocese and thanked the lord for the gift of life of McCabe and believed that the lord who called him will reward him. His lordship took the opportunity to thank all who came to mass despite the short notice .He also noted the unity of the secretariat which makes them strong in their work.
May the soul of McCabe rest in eternal peace! AMEN!
The late Fr. McCabe has worked in lokitaung for ten years and was a darling of many in his medicine and priestly work. He was a principled person in his work. He was also world Tennis champion player during his time. He published a book called desert Nomads. Fr. John said that the late was a gentleman who loved God very much for he showed his love in works of charity in Northern Turkana. His lordship Bishop Dominic Kimengich urged tall present to continue the work of the late. Bishop Kimengich also prayed to God the almighty to increase priestly vocation in the Diocese and thanked the lord for the gift of life of McCabe and believed that the lord who called him will reward him. His lordship took the opportunity to thank all who came to mass despite the short notice .He also noted the unity of the secretariat which makes them strong in their work.
May the soul of McCabe rest in eternal peace! AMEN!
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