Rev. Fr. Evan Linus Ekai has urged the youth to experience the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ in the feast of Epiphany during their 3rd Mass at St. Augustine's Cathedral today.The youth that have just started their 1 st term with a lot of Hopes for better results this year congregated to give God Thanks for their lives and ask him for his Guidance and protection. Fr. Ekai challenged the youth during his Homily to emulate the example of Christ so as to bring transformation to the community through their good actions.
Fr. Ekai said that the kingship of Christ is a unifying factor and not the one that divide like the earthly leaders who divide and rule. He challenged the youth to work towards peace and unity in the county in order to witness Christ in their lives.
Elsewhere Vicar general Fr. Joseph Ekalimon informed the faithfuls and the entire Turkana Community during his 2nd Mass at St. Augustine's Cathedral Parish to support Education in the County. Informing faithfuls on the issues of St. Kevins Secondary School, the Vicar General urged the community to support the appointed Head teacher of the school who will be working hand in hand with Brother Luis for the betterment of the school. He also said that Brother Luis will be in charge of St. James Juniarate to oversee the spirituality of the students studying at St. Kevins.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Local news – 9.1.12 - By Mary Tioko - Baptism of Baby Jesus reminds Christians of their own Baptism: Says vicar General
The Vicar general of the Diocese of Lodwar Fr. Joseph Ekalimon today said that baptism of the child Jesus reminds the faithfuls of their own baptism. Speaking during his homily, Fr. Ekalimon said that Jesus came to John the baptist to be baptized according to their traditions and challenged the staff to emulate that example when dealing with issues of Tradition.
Fr. Ekalimon also told the staff that Jesus respected and Honored their culture and traditions of that time and called upon all to always treasure their traditions. He added that during Jesus baptism, he wanted to reveal to all the work of John the baptist and to acknowledge it. Fr. Ekalimon said that Jesus was declared the son of God after his baptism and that was connected to him accepting to follow the mis tries of Light. The priest informed the staff that their baptism changes them as it did to Jesus. He asked the staff to advocate for truth and justice and transform others as one family of God and to remember to pray for all who struggle all over the world to evangelize to those who do not know the word of God despite many challenges.
Fr. Ekalimon also told the staff that Jesus respected and Honored their culture and traditions of that time and called upon all to always treasure their traditions. He added that during Jesus baptism, he wanted to reveal to all the work of John the baptist and to acknowledge it. Fr. Ekalimon said that Jesus was declared the son of God after his baptism and that was connected to him accepting to follow the mis tries of Light. The priest informed the staff that their baptism changes them as it did to Jesus. He asked the staff to advocate for truth and justice and transform others as one family of God and to remember to pray for all who struggle all over the world to evangelize to those who do not know the word of God despite many challenges.
Local news – 07.01.2012 - by Zacheaus Otaba - Kapedo chief killed by suspected pokot criminal
A chief in kapedo was killed yesterday by people suspected to be criminals from Pokot.
The OCPD Turkana East Mr. Mathew mangiru has confirmed the incident saying that the chief was in a lorry that was taking relief food to kapedo from lokori. Mr Mangiru said the lorry had travelled for only 6 kms, when they had a break where a suspected criminal shot from the bush and killed him on the spot.
Mr Mangiru also confirmed that two Pokot who were doing business in kapedo, were killed in retaliation before others were rescued by the general service unit officers. On board were two students who were going back to school. The body was taken kabarnet hospital mortuary.
The OCPD Turkana East Mr. Mathew mangiru has confirmed the incident saying that the chief was in a lorry that was taking relief food to kapedo from lokori. Mr Mangiru said the lorry had travelled for only 6 kms, when they had a break where a suspected criminal shot from the bush and killed him on the spot.
Mr Mangiru also confirmed that two Pokot who were doing business in kapedo, were killed in retaliation before others were rescued by the general service unit officers. On board were two students who were going back to school. The body was taken kabarnet hospital mortuary.
Local news – 07.02.2011 - By Zacheaus Otaba - Prime minister insists no division in ODM
Prime Minister Raila Odinga today declared that there is no division in ODM as it is claimed by some people.
The PM dismissed the allegations that there is misunderstanding and disagreements between him and his deputy Musalia Mudavadi. He said that those are the allegations that are geared and pioneered by the ODM enemies who do not want to embrace democracy in an independent Kenya.
Speaking during the opening of the ODM office in Lodwar town, the PM said that every one is allowed to contest any position in ODM and that wananchi should decide on whom should lead them. He claimed that all enemies of his party will be ashamed if they will find him and Msalia supporting each other for presidency.
The PM has either revealed that there is a likelihood of having elections taking place this year. At the same time the assistant minister for forestry and wild life Josephat Nanok has claimed that the case that is faced by the four Kenyans at the ICC were caused by three parties. He said that no individual person should be blamed, but instead NSIS, mungiki and the 92 Mps who voted against the formation of a local tribunal to try the Ocampo six.
However the PM met all ODM delegates at Lodwar medical training college and he also met with the Turkana professionals at st. Teresa pastoral center where he preached all over Kenya as they prepare for elections late this year.
The PM dismissed the allegations that there is misunderstanding and disagreements between him and his deputy Musalia Mudavadi. He said that those are the allegations that are geared and pioneered by the ODM enemies who do not want to embrace democracy in an independent Kenya.
Speaking during the opening of the ODM office in Lodwar town, the PM said that every one is allowed to contest any position in ODM and that wananchi should decide on whom should lead them. He claimed that all enemies of his party will be ashamed if they will find him and Msalia supporting each other for presidency.
The PM has either revealed that there is a likelihood of having elections taking place this year. At the same time the assistant minister for forestry and wild life Josephat Nanok has claimed that the case that is faced by the four Kenyans at the ICC were caused by three parties. He said that no individual person should be blamed, but instead NSIS, mungiki and the 92 Mps who voted against the formation of a local tribunal to try the Ocampo six.
However the PM met all ODM delegates at Lodwar medical training college and he also met with the Turkana professionals at st. Teresa pastoral center where he preached all over Kenya as they prepare for elections late this year.
Local news – 07.02.2012 - By Zacheaus Otaba - ODM ready for constitution implementation
The minister for medical services professor Anyang Nyong'o has said that ODM is ready to implement the constitution fully, if it will make the next government.
Speaking today during the opening of the ODM office Turkana county branch in Lodwar town, Nyong'o said that in the constitution Kenyans will vote for 6 candidates, unlike the previous, where they voted for only three candidates. The minister said that ODM will stand by the constitution, since it was behind its formation, saying that its first mandate is to preach peace to all Kenyans. He said that there will be no need of the voters cards, since only identity cards will be required. At the same time the minister for immigration Otieno Kajwang has revealed that his ministry has released money to the registration of person officers to carry out registration in the grass roots. He said that all Kenyans who have attained the age of getting the Ids, should get it before the election date. The minister were saying these today in Lodwar town during the ceremony of opening ODM office Turkana county branch.
Speaking today during the opening of the ODM office Turkana county branch in Lodwar town, Nyong'o said that in the constitution Kenyans will vote for 6 candidates, unlike the previous, where they voted for only three candidates. The minister said that ODM will stand by the constitution, since it was behind its formation, saying that its first mandate is to preach peace to all Kenyans. He said that there will be no need of the voters cards, since only identity cards will be required. At the same time the minister for immigration Otieno Kajwang has revealed that his ministry has released money to the registration of person officers to carry out registration in the grass roots. He said that all Kenyans who have attained the age of getting the Ids, should get it before the election date. The minister were saying these today in Lodwar town during the ceremony of opening ODM office Turkana county branch.
Local news – 5.2.12 - By Mary Tioko - Prayer is strength: Says Bishop
Christians of St. Augustine's Cathedral Parish have been told to pray in oder to receive the strength from God. His Lordship Dominic Kimengich said this today when celebrating Mass at the Cathedral parish. He said that prayer in ones life brings fulfillment and strength.
His lordship said that when they work for God everything becomes possible as compared to when one does against his will. He urged the faithfuls to pray when working since the work they do is for God and not theirs and thus they need God's protection and guidance. His lordship mentioned three types of work in church being, to Proclaim the good news, building a community life leveled with a sense of belonging to each other in a brotherly manner and above all leading a prayerful life.
He challenged the Christians to examine themselves and see what they have done to bring the good news of Christ to those who have not heard about it. He also asked them to reflect on their various calls and identify the part of Christs body they belong in as they endeavor to build the kingdom of Christ on earth. Bishop Dominic said that people get burned down by their works because they do not pray. He thus urged the Christians to cultivate the culture of prayer in their day to day lives so as to receive strength.
His lordship said that when they work for God everything becomes possible as compared to when one does against his will. He urged the faithfuls to pray when working since the work they do is for God and not theirs and thus they need God's protection and guidance. His lordship mentioned three types of work in church being, to Proclaim the good news, building a community life leveled with a sense of belonging to each other in a brotherly manner and above all leading a prayerful life.
He challenged the Christians to examine themselves and see what they have done to bring the good news of Christ to those who have not heard about it. He also asked them to reflect on their various calls and identify the part of Christs body they belong in as they endeavor to build the kingdom of Christ on earth. Bishop Dominic said that people get burned down by their works because they do not pray. He thus urged the Christians to cultivate the culture of prayer in their day to day lives so as to receive strength.
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