Local news - By Ghero – 25.06.2012 - National youth talent academy

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and sports, proposed a research on issues affecting the youths in Kenya. The research which was sponsored by UNICEF targeted Youths from the three regions, thats Turkana, Tana River and Marsabit.

The research indicated that, the youths have talents but due to lack of education and money to sponsor them, the talents in them are not identified, exposed nor marketed thus they end up being wasted, since they may end up in drug abuse or other immoral activities. The District Youth Officer for Turkana south Mr. Evans Otieno said that, they have launched a talent show at Anna Nanjala Education Center, this is to empower the youths on how to nature and maintain their talents trough the support of UNICEF so as to identify, train and market them. However, he said after the auditions the identified youths with talents shall proceed to Kasarani in Nairobi where they have established a Talent Youths Academy, through which the youths shall be educated and trained. Mr. Otieno added that this will enable youth who missed school due to poverty to access their talents. This is the second Academy after UNICEF promised to open a sports Academy in Lodwar.

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 – 23.06.2012 - by zacheaus otaba - Leaders in a forum told to Give reality not blames

Leaders of Turkana today had a rough time when every body who could have had a chance to talk in a Turkana leaders forum, insisted that they are to the truth to people of Turkana instead of casting blame on each other.

In a meeting held at Lodwar Medical Training College on the oil exploration in the county by Tullow oil, most local leaders noted that for a long time Turkana politicians have never sat down to solve their differences. This being a closed door meeting for Turkana leaders, it was in preparation of the report to be presented to the ministry of energy, provincial administration and Tullow oil tomorrow.

The teams which were formed from all the six district were given five chances to present their views, where it emerged that the three Turkana MPs had nothing but to what they know a bout the issue of oil exploration, legal ownership of the land, employment of local people and and sharing of the profit.The leaders will be meeting tomorrow with the government officials and company officials to present the report and community views.

Local News - By Ken and Ghero – 22.06.2012 - The CUC meeting sensitizing the brain chain of judiciary workers

The Court Users Committee [CUC] held a meeting at St. Teresa Pastoral Center. The committee which was formed and officially opened in 2008, its aim was to sensitize the brain chain of judiciary which includes the Probation officers, officers in charge of prison OCPD among others.

Their main aim was to collect the views from those who carry day to day activities with the court and hear them to serve the community properly.

Speaking during the meeting, The District Probation Officer Mr. David Ekimat said that the CUC committee has helped them to identify some projects to be implemented such as, building the structures for rescue centers to protect anybody who is manipulated and also to enable the lawyers to interrogate them, and also the women undergo rape and domestic to be protected.

Issues of under age motorist was also discussed,and it was passed that law will be taken to both the employee and the owner of the motorcycle, and also more prosecutors are needed to reduce congestion of cases in the court and also prisons should be expanded.

Local News - By Ken and Ghero - Camel theft for dowry payment

One was arraigned to Lodwar law court today, being accused of stealing two camels worthy Kshs.36,500 in Loima district of Turkana county.

Gabriel Etabo was accused of stealing Etabo Lomoyo's camel in january this year in Nakutan in Loima district. The diverse dates of January 2012 in Nakutan village in Loima District within Turkana County. Jointly stole two camels valued of 36,500 the property of Akuta Ngasike.

Mr Gabriel Etabo accused for stealing Etabo Lomoyo 's camel and was accused and reign in court before senior resident Mr. Harrison Barasa. The complainer Mr. Etabo Lomoyo Ename promised to come with the mother camel as an evidence.

The hearing was adjourned to 19.07.2012 where by both camels will be produced for identification.

Local news - by Ken and Ghero – 20.06.2012 - THE MINISTRY STRATEGIZES MODALITIES TO FIGHT POLIO

The ministry of public health has decided to incorporation the Provincial administration which includes Chiefs, ass Chiefs and Village elders, in the survey of Turkana county in preparation of the polio campaign next month.

In a meeting held at Anna Nanjala Center today, to lay strategies on how to fight against polio, The District Medical officer of Health for Turkana central Dr. Joseph Esekon Epem said that it is important for Provincial Administration to be involved since they have the records of the most vulnerable areas.

The MOH added that there is need for topography mapping for easy identification and accessibility of the areas and features so as to enable them reach to people in the interior . Dr. Epem however urged the chiefs to link with the health workers before the exercise starts, for security purposes since the volunteers are from their village who will be giving the directions.

This is in the efforts of the ministry to curb insecurity for its workers during the polio campaign exercise that is set to start on 16th July this year. For a long time, to get perfect results in the region has not been that easy, due to frequent movement of the people even during time the exercise is on.