When the world is celebrating world literacy day, high percentage of illiteracy is still recorded in Turkana county. The report revealed today during the celebrations, showed that the 2007 survey recorded 9.4% female and 9.7 male illiteracy respectively. Giving the report, the district adult education officer Mr. Dominic Ngoko, said that there is much to done especially by the stake holders to improve the level of education in the region.
At the same time the district officer one for Turkana central, who was the chief guest Mr. levy Senoga urged the parents to take their children to school in order to compete for top positions in the county. However, he said that the top positions will be for people who have qualified in various fields.
The celebrations which were held at Nawoitorong chief's camp was attended by hundreds of people, from Turkana central, Turkana south, Turkana east and Loima districts. During the celebration the chief awarded certificate of merit to 40 graduands from various adult education institutions. It was also attended by the DEO Turkana central Mr. Wycliffe Wamoto, the District Adult Education Officers from the 4 districts.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Local News – 12.9.11 - By Mary Tioko - Pray that our intentions reach heaven
The Catholic Secretariat of Lodwar were informed today that, when they do not pray in faith their prayers are not answered. Bishop Dominic Kimengich said that the intention of God the father is that all people should reach heaven.
His lordship said that this intention is not always met due to various approaches people employ in worshiping God that makes them become problems themselves. He said that God cannot force us to follow him in the issues of faith but it is upon each one of us to respond and answer the call of Christ to do his will and not their own will.
His lordship also added that the challenge is with us and how we will respond to the invitation of God to reach heaven. He also said that God does many things to them that people do not need to see to believe but just believe without doubting. He challenged the staff to put God first in their lives and other things will follow so as to respond to the will of God.
Bishop Dominic invited all the staff to see their relationship with God, just like the apostles who requested God to increase their faith. He noted that the staff have so many insecurities within themselves that makes them lack the trust in God. He encouraged them to have the trust in God that he can help them in all they do.
His lordship said that this intention is not always met due to various approaches people employ in worshiping God that makes them become problems themselves. He said that God cannot force us to follow him in the issues of faith but it is upon each one of us to respond and answer the call of Christ to do his will and not their own will.
His lordship also added that the challenge is with us and how we will respond to the invitation of God to reach heaven. He also said that God does many things to them that people do not need to see to believe but just believe without doubting. He challenged the staff to put God first in their lives and other things will follow so as to respond to the will of God.
Bishop Dominic invited all the staff to see their relationship with God, just like the apostles who requested God to increase their faith. He noted that the staff have so many insecurities within themselves that makes them lack the trust in God. He encouraged them to have the trust in God that he can help them in all they do.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Local news – 4.9.11 - By Mary Tioko - Respect human life: Says Priest
The Christians of St. Augustine's cathedral parish have been urged to respect human life and dignity when correcting someone. Speaking today during his homily, father Cosmus Longor said that when correcting others one should be humble and careful in order not to put them in traps.
The priest said that people should know that they have been created in the likeness of God and they are all brothers in Christ. He noted that none is perfect and that every one is weak, through this they can make their relationship grow.
He insisted that most time people do away with those who correct instead of accepting the correction. Giving an example of people who help others because they need help back, he said that they should be ready to help anybody irrespective of whether they will help back or not.
At the same time the Christians of st. Augustine's had brilliant moment to wellcome vicar general father Joseph Ekalimon, who is taking over from father Francis Teo who is out for further studies. However, father Ekalimon congratulated the Christians for their generosity and urged them to work together for the success of the diocese. He blessed all pupils and students in their preparation to go back to school and urged them to work hard in their studies and respect their parents and sponsors.
The priest said that people should know that they have been created in the likeness of God and they are all brothers in Christ. He noted that none is perfect and that every one is weak, through this they can make their relationship grow.
He insisted that most time people do away with those who correct instead of accepting the correction. Giving an example of people who help others because they need help back, he said that they should be ready to help anybody irrespective of whether they will help back or not.
At the same time the Christians of st. Augustine's had brilliant moment to wellcome vicar general father Joseph Ekalimon, who is taking over from father Francis Teo who is out for further studies. However, father Ekalimon congratulated the Christians for their generosity and urged them to work together for the success of the diocese. He blessed all pupils and students in their preparation to go back to school and urged them to work hard in their studies and respect their parents and sponsors.
Local news – 01.09.2011 - by Zacheaus Otaba - Let us not look only for survival but strengthening our responsibility on capacity building, urges the S
The Swedish minister for development cooperation Hon. Gunilla Carlson has appreciated the efforts that are put in place by the ministries of agriculture and water for carrying out practicals on food production. Speaking today in Lodwar town where she was carrying out assessment of projects funded by her government, she said that the horn of Africa is affected much by drought hence making it difficult to carry out humanitarian activities in the region.
Carlson insisted that there is need to strengthen our responsibility in capacity building about food production through irrigation. She was pleased with how some of these mini projects which are funded by the Swedish government, are run.
Hon. Gunilla who was welcomed by the district commissioner Turkan central Mr. Humphrey Nakitare, also visited Lodwar district hospital to access malnutrition levels in the district. The minister's convoy also visited Kirichakinongon common interest group farm in Nakwamekwi village where irrigation farming in being practiced. These projects are funded by Swedish government through organized groups.
Carlson insisted that there is need to strengthen our responsibility in capacity building about food production through irrigation. She was pleased with how some of these mini projects which are funded by the Swedish government, are run.
Hon. Gunilla who was welcomed by the district commissioner Turkan central Mr. Humphrey Nakitare, also visited Lodwar district hospital to access malnutrition levels in the district. The minister's convoy also visited Kirichakinongon common interest group farm in Nakwamekwi village where irrigation farming in being practiced. These projects are funded by Swedish government through organized groups.
Local news – 31.08.2011 - by Zacheaus Otaba - Turn to the lord since there is light in Christ
The director st James Juniorate who is also the assistant priest of st. Augustine Father Simon Mutahi, has urged the youth to turn to the lord, since Christ is full of light and life.
Speaking today during the recollection with the youth of st. Stephen at the st. James Juniorate center, the priest said that a large number of youth is lost in worldly things, instead of seeking spiritual life.
Father Mutahi noted that it has been a big challenge to bring the youth together for the common goal, especially for the development of the church. However, he was courageous that the reaction of the youth showed that they had learnt something from the day's theme which was what do the people say Christ is.
The priest gave an example of the world youth day that was celebrated in Madrid, Spain that was led by Benedict XVI and attended by hundreds of thousands of youth. He called for youth to attend the Sunday's mass in large number, since it will be their last day before opening, where they will be blessed together. The event brought together more than 25 youths from st. Augustine, which make up the st. Stephen youth group.
Speaking today during the recollection with the youth of st. Stephen at the st. James Juniorate center, the priest said that a large number of youth is lost in worldly things, instead of seeking spiritual life.
Father Mutahi noted that it has been a big challenge to bring the youth together for the common goal, especially for the development of the church. However, he was courageous that the reaction of the youth showed that they had learnt something from the day's theme which was what do the people say Christ is.
The priest gave an example of the world youth day that was celebrated in Madrid, Spain that was led by Benedict XVI and attended by hundreds of thousands of youth. He called for youth to attend the Sunday's mass in large number, since it will be their last day before opening, where they will be blessed together. The event brought together more than 25 youths from st. Augustine, which make up the st. Stephen youth group.
Local news – 29.8.11 - By Mary Tioko - Listen to your own conscious: Says Bishop.
The secretariat of the Diocese of Lodwar have been urged to listen to their conscious in order to experience God's Peace. His lordship Bishop Dominic Kimengich said this when celebrating Monday staff Mass held at St. Thomas Chapel today. He said that the furiousness in ones life makes him/her not to tell out his/her own world which the Bishop added that it is important to be told to others so as to make a difference in ones life.
His Lordship said that people sometimes don't want anyone to interfere with their affairs which when one shares and truth said saves the world. He also added that when people are not courageous enough to correct things that are not good, he said that one destroys the world by keeping quiet and urged the staff to be courageous and speak out the truth just like John the baptist and never fear the consequences.
His lordship also added that People who speak out of love, Love the place and will not want it to be destroyed by lies and bad deeds. He also said that if one does not correct evil ,then the punishment will fall on him/her because they kept quiet. He said that there is the voice of God in them that speaks thats to them if they pay attention to their conscious.
Bishop Dominic also gave example of herodeous who knew that his life was in a mess, and went ahead kill John the baptist under request of a evil mother. He noted that, that happens to them if they don't examine their conscious,since this leads to sin and eventual death. His lordship called upon the staff to listen to one another's conscious. He said that Most people don't have peace because they don't go for confession. He thus said that When they acknowledge their sins and ask God for forgiveness, they will have peace. He asked them to be contented with the little they have and be a happy people always.
His Lordship said that people sometimes don't want anyone to interfere with their affairs which when one shares and truth said saves the world. He also added that when people are not courageous enough to correct things that are not good, he said that one destroys the world by keeping quiet and urged the staff to be courageous and speak out the truth just like John the baptist and never fear the consequences.
His lordship also added that People who speak out of love, Love the place and will not want it to be destroyed by lies and bad deeds. He also said that if one does not correct evil ,then the punishment will fall on him/her because they kept quiet. He said that there is the voice of God in them that speaks thats to them if they pay attention to their conscious.
Bishop Dominic also gave example of herodeous who knew that his life was in a mess, and went ahead kill John the baptist under request of a evil mother. He noted that, that happens to them if they don't examine their conscious,since this leads to sin and eventual death. His lordship called upon the staff to listen to one another's conscious. He said that Most people don't have peace because they don't go for confession. He thus said that When they acknowledge their sins and ask God for forgiveness, they will have peace. He asked them to be contented with the little they have and be a happy people always.
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