One man was sentenced to death by a Lodwar court after he was found guilty of robbery with violence. Fednand Madegwa Shivad who was an Administration police attached to Lokitaung police station appeared before principal magistrate Edward Mwaita, accused of robbing Brian Aridi. It is alleged that on December 8th 2010, Shivad armed with a government riffle robbed Brian Aridi a bag containing ksh.273,000, one thuraya phone, one Nokia phone 5230, three phone chargers, one head phone, a novel entitled client personal, all valued ksh.342,000 and seriously wounded Martin Opiyo. Giving his judgment magistrate Mwaita said that it was wrong for the officer to use his powers wrong in robbing the the people he has to protect. The 27 year Shivada was slapped with the sentence to act as a lesson to other people who might be having the same intention, in the society.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Local news – By Christine Ghero - 18 street boys were arrested in Lodwar Town following police patrol on Thursday.
Following the claims of high rate of crime in town for the past three days, which led to the shooting of one suspect on Sunday has alerted the police to increase Patrol in Lodwar town. On Sunday morning the OCS ordered police officers to patrol in Lodwar town to reduce activities of robbery which has left many investors very worried of their businesses . During the patrol the police officers arrested 18 street boys who have been suspected in connection of crime in town, the boys are said to be of ages ranging between 10 to 15 years of ages. The 18 boys were taken to the children office ,they are now under the custody of the head of children's office Mr. Korir Sammy. Mr. Korir said that some of the arrested children have parents whom they will be reunited with them and for those who don't have will be attached to children centers. Some were identified and were taken home, 4 were from Nadirkonyen Street and exploited center. However Mr. Korir urged the parents to be responsible and take care of their children. Taking to Radio Akicha reporter, one of the boys nicknamedas (Fedha or Faliman) Said that some of them are in the streets to fend for themselves as they are orphans.
Local news - 7.8.12 - By Christine Ghero - PTA members from Turkana County urged to engage in activites that add value in schools.
Members of school management board in Turkana county want the ministry of education to be organizing education courses for board members to enable them play their roles effectively in management of schools. A one day workshop which was sponsored by Turkana county secondary school heads association at St. Teresa's Pastoral Center in Lodwar town was attended by the school boards representatives. Speaking during the training, the chairman of the heads Association in Turkana Mr. Ome Ali, said that the objective of the workshop was to educate the members of the board about their roles in school management to achieve the best in their work. During the session an Education Consultant Justine Lang'at cautioned the school board members against micro-managing school and advised to make strategic plans that will balance development of infrastructure and academic performance. Mr Lang'at however, urged the PTA representatives to avoid engaging in activities that add no value to the overall mission of their school.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Regional news – 05.08.2012 - by Zacheaus Otaba - Uhuru takes his campaign to Kajiado
Deputy prime minster Uhuru Kenyatta today, flagged off the ngong half marathon and attended a mass in st Mary's Catholic Church Kiserian. The dpm addressed residents of kiserian and upper matasia towns, accompanied by ass. Minister Ferdinandand Waititu and Kajiado North by election aspirants. Uhuru, who was latter joined by justice minister Eugene Wamalwa, ass. Minister Katoo Ole Mitito and MP Muskari Kombo, said that he ready to work with people same ideas with him. He insisted that he is ready to work with minister Wamalwa, and that people will conduct nomination, whoever wins among them will be granted support to the state house come next general election. Speaking at ngong stadium, Uhuru had a terse message for those spreading falsehoods that he won't contest in the elections, that he is in the race and will speak for himself. He vowed not to step for any body, insisting that it is only nomination that will determine his destiny.
However, he said that he will only listen to the ICC voice that will decide his way for presidency.
Local News - By Emmanuel Lopus – 04.08.12 - Two joined in holy Sacrament of Matrimony in Napetet church.
A colorful wedding between mr. Michael keem itao and Concepta Esekon Longole was conducted at St. Michael Napetet today. Two joined as one in sacrament of matrimony in a mass led by Bishop Dominic Kimengich assisted by vicar general Joseph Ekalimon fr. Bonvanture Emase and fr. Damen Eripon. Thee bishop of the diocese of lodwar challenged the two couples to be firm in theirChristiann faith since it gives them answers to life rising questions in the holy sacrament. Mr Michael and Concy vowed before other Christians to be faithful to each other in times of happiness and trouble. The bishop then blessed the two and all Christians at large. Christians from st Augustine cathedral,st Michael napetet,st Marys lodaraja, risen Christ nakwamekwi,st Dennis kataboi,st peters lorugum took part in ensuring that the mass was conducted well.
Local News – 1.8.2012 - By Sofari Wycliiffe - Turkana South parliamentary aspirant condemns Lorogon killing
Aspiring members of parliament for Turkana south on TNA ticket Mr. James Lomenen has condemned the killing of the policemen and residence of the Lorogon area in Turkana south early this week.
Speaking to Radio Akicha through phone from Kapelibok in Turkana south area while comforting the families of the people who were killed, Mr. Lomenen called upon the government to take immediate measures in ensuring the Turkana people at the Pokot boarder are secure and safe in terms of security.He advised the locals to be more vigilant especially during the raid season to avoid loss of lives. He urged the head of security in Turkana to deport more police officers in the area to help in maintain peace and order. Lomene admitted that the police reservist in the area, seem not to be working perfectly towards guarding people and their animals.
Lomenen will be touring various areas tomorrow, including kaakong, Nakwamoru and kaptir as it is one of the prone areas to killings.
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