Local sports news . by ken simiyu . 10.8.2013 . EARTHMOVERS THRASHED ISLAMIC FC IN THE FKF TURKANA COUNTY LEAGUE

The on going Fkf Turkana county sub -branch league today Earthmovers defeated Islamic FC at Prison ground Stiven Ekusi scored the first goal in 15 minutes through a penalty he scored the second goal in the 25 minutes and mohamed scored the 3rnd before the end of the first half. Islamic FC scored their first goal through Shavi in the 40^th minutes Earthmovers came in the second half and scored the 4^th to make 4 -2.Elsewhere state side defeated Mapro FC 3-1 at lodwar mixed primary at Kanam primayr the Rocks of kanam thrashed Super United 2 -1.

Local sports news . by ken simiyu . 5 .8. 2013 . Pirates 09 tops the Table in the on going FKF League in Turkana Sub. County.

The FKF Turkana sub-branch League has reached the third round and last weekend we had 4 matches played at different playing grounds on Saturday Earthmover's host Nawoitorong Rangers at Prison ground where by they defeated them 2 goals to 1 and Pirates 09 thrashed State side FC 3 goals to 1 at Lodwar mixed primary school ground.Yesterday Super United defeated Islamic FC 2 goals to 1 at Nakwamekwi Parish playing ground and at Kawalase primary school playing ground, Mahon Fc ended in a barren draw with Mapro FC .

Following the games that played over the weekend Pirates 09 is now leading the Table with 7 points having played 3 matches followed by Earthmover's who has the same points with Islamic FC but different in goals. The next games Fixture shall be released on Wednesday. So far only 8 teams has registered and more teams are expected to register.

Local news. 5.8 .2013. by ken simiyu. A man wounded after Being shot at Lokiriama center

Misuses of government fire arms at Lokiriama in loima District following yesterday's Incident whereby 26 years old man Echwa Etir was shot at left hand ankle by a 24 years old man Loito Ekadeli at Lokiriama center.Reporting the Incident to the Lodwar police station Hon. Emmanuel Imana said that the two disagreed over the he goat that Loito gave to Echwa and refused to return it, forcing the accused to opened the fire Ak 47 riffle instantly to him injuring Mr. Echwa.The Injured man was taken to Lodwar District Hospital where he is receiving treatment but in a stable condition, the OCS of Lodwar police station Mr. Evans Omuga said that the culprit varnished in Lokiriama forest and police officers are hunting for him. This is believed to be another attempt of misuse of firearms bestowed in ones custody.

Local news .4.8.13.By Mary Tioko. Be careful not to worship Material possessions: Christians told.

Christians at St. Augustine's Cathedral parish today have been warned against elevating material things or possessions in their lives above God thereby reducing themselves to worthless vessels that are enslaved by earthly possessions.

The Diocesan Vicar general Fr. Joseph Ekalimon in his Sunday sermon told the congregation that their life attains meaning only when they recognize that God is the source of true happiness in life and not material things. Fr. Ekalimon told the faithfuls to plan and work hard to acquire wealth but warned them that their work or business should not take over God's place in their lives. Referring to St. Paul's letter to the colossians, Fr. Ekalimon said that God created men to be masters of all that is on the earth and it was not his intention that man should be enslaved by material things.

The Rt. Rev, Ekalimon urged Christians to find time to connect with God in their busy everyday undertakings so that they can become enriched both spiritually and physically. He advised Christians that in order to derive happiness in their daily lives, they should invest in uplifting the lives of others. commenting on the gospel on the story of the rich man ,the priest advised the Christians that their real store of treasures will be secured in heaven at the end of their earthly lives if they leave behind a legacy of adding value to the lives of their fellow human beings.

Fr. Ekalimon also took the opportunity of welcoming the catholic women from St. Mary's Kalokol parish who joined others from St. Augustine's in animating todays mass at St. Augustine's cathedral parish. He encouraged them to keep up encouraging each other in their faith and bring up their families in catholic faith. They were also joined with St. leo's small Christian community.

Church News -28.7.2013 - Christians were told not to be self sufficient, Priest says - By ken simiyu -

Last Sunday marked the 17^th Sunday on the calender of catholic church and parishioners of St. Augustine Cathedral church have been told to Pray persistently and not to be self sufficient. In his Homily Fr. Nakutan told the Christians that in the reading of today Abraham was between God and the people of Sodom and Gomora which was a sinful country but Abraham prayed and through His prayers God did not destroy every body. Fr. Nakutan called upon Christians to follow the foot steps of Abraham through praying without giving up. He added that there are two things that Christians should know and these were the weapons which Abraham used to face God with, Christians should lean how to ask for forgiveness and repentance. Fr. Nakutan added that Christians should not be self sufficient, satisfy and also self righteous, but they should be social conscious and follow the example of good Samaritan with their neighbors and take them as one family. He warned those with little faith to pray persistently in oder to receive his blessings since God's time and hour is always the best. Fr. Nakutan thanked our lady's Girls secondary for animating mass and also bid farewell to The seminarian Imo Bassols who had been assisting in the parish but now goes back to the seminary. We wish him God's blessings as he prepares to be the minister of the word of God.

Local News – 12.05.2013- By Ken Simiyu - Be Firm in your Faith, Bishop tells Christians.

Parishioners of St. Augustine Cathedral and those in the outstations have been asked to stand firm in their faith and not allow themselves be shaken by the events of the previous week. Lodwar Diocese Bishop Rt. Rev. Dominic Kimengich told the faithful that they should seek refuge in God during this difficult moments and their faith in the risen Christ is all they need to overcome the evil plans of the devil. Bishop Kimengich advised the Christians to avoid exchanging accusations and looking for individuals to blame for the sad events that occurred but instead leave everything to God who is merciful, mighty and the true shepherd of our lives. Rt. Rev. Kimengich reminded the congregation during Mass on Ascension Sunday that as Christians they cannot avoid temptations and persecutions in their every day lives and when faced with challenges they should not despair but ask God for direction on what should be the next course of action. He asked the faithful to especially pray for priests and bishops who are more targeted by the devil in attempts to break their faith and steadfastness in God. “The devil is not asleep and he knows that once he succeeds in making a priest fall then he will manage to lead Christians astray” said Rev Kimengich.