LOCAL NEWS - ROBERT KARIUKI – ON 7-8-2014 - DIOCESAN MUSIC AND DRAMA FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE AT ST. LUKE HOME FOR THE DEAF IN NAKWAMEKWI

Diocesan drama and music festival took place at St. Luke home for the deaf in Nakwamekwi,  Lodwar town. The festival which was organized by the Diocese Committee involved P.M.C children where 18 Parishes out of 24 participated.The festival showcased and exposed various talents among the children through the items they presented included songs, drama, poems and dances. Speaking after the festival, Sister Nancy Cherotich who in charge of P.M.C Lodwar Diocese said the event aims at bringing the children together so that they can meet and socialize.

MORE THAN 30 MANYATTAS BURNT DOWN AT LOYO AREA IN LODWAR TOWN ON 26-7-2014

42 manyattas were burnt down to ashes and household properties destroyed by fire that erupted at around 5 pm at Loyo area, Legio Maria camp in Lodwar town. Mr. Daniel Abora an eye witness said that the fire was caused by a young girl who was preparing food in one of the manyattas when the fire caught the manyatta and spread rapidly. Nearby residents rushed at the scene but with different missions with most of the rescuers helping in putting off the fire while others came looting  household properties. Although the fire spread fast the rescuers managed to put it off saving some manyattas from burning down. Turkana Central MP, Hon. John Lodepe also participated in the rescue mission whereby he cooperated with the villagers in using the available water and sand in putting off the fire. Kenya Red Cross officials were also at the scene assessing the damages so that they can help those affected and settle the displaced. The residents asked for the support of the organization in providing fire extinguishers to prevent future similar disasters.

TURKANA COUNTY EDUCATION AND PRIZE-GIVING DAY ON 28 JULY 2014

Turkana County Education Day was carried out at S.t Kevin Secondary School in Lodwar Town, an occasion that saw various learning Institutions converge from Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Colleges and Universities. The annual occasion also saw leaders in attendance led by the deputy governor, Turkana central M.P, County Ministers, members of the County Assembly, Directors of various learning institutions, representatives from Tullow Company and other organizations. It was a monumental occasion as evident by the high turnout of schools, teachers and students.

Speaking at the occasion, County Education Minister,  Miss Margret Kuchar said that although the County Government and other partners have done a lot in developments issues there is still more to be done especially in developing the education sector.

Representing T.S.C county director who missed the occasion, Turkana Central District Staffing Officer, Mr. James Loware, spoke about the big challenge of under staffing that has hit the Education Sector.

The County Assembly clerk sworn in on 18.06.2014

Turkana County Assembly clerk has been officially confirmed and sworn in after vetting by the  County Assembly. Linus Lokawa Miinyan is now Turkana County clerk and will perform the duties  of the County Assembly to develop Turkana County. The function was presided over by Turkana County Assembly Speaker Hon. Geoffrey Kaituko together with Minority leader Lomorokai, Deputy Majority leader Barnard Kebo and member of County Assembly service board Bethwel Kobongin. Hon. Kaituko said that the clerk is capable and will work hard with county Assembly to ensure all movements and matters concerning public service are well a dressed. The speaker however said that Lokawa has been performing as acting clerk and the way he was handling matters of the county Assembly together with the MCAs was in order therefore with him everything will be okay

Two farmers in Lokwar Village Turkana South were attacked and killed on 13.06.2014

Tension at Lokwar Turkana south after two people confirmed death and another two injured while they were busy working in their firm. Confirming the Incident Turkana south OCPD Mr. Paul Kuria said that the 2 were preparing their firms and the bandits suspected to have come from Pokot ambushed them killing two and 2 Injured. The attackers have come two weeks after the villagers flee for their safety at Kaptir Center and 500 houses burned down. The OCPD however said that security officers compresses GSU, Administration police ASTU and KPR were taken to the village to hunt for the culprits. He also said that they are co-operating with the security officers to make sure the bandits are arrested.

HIV AIDS prevalence in Turkana county is worrying

Turkana Central AIDS Control Coordinator Mr. Alfred Emanman said that HIV rate in Turkana County is 7.6% more than that of the National rates which is 5.6%. The Coordinator said this during the stakeholders meeting at Lodwar lodge yesterday where the two day workshop started.

The worker shop involved all leaders from various Ministries like Agriculture, Health, Education and N GOs who are to identify key issues in relation to climatic areas of treatment social protection and governance.On the other hand the In charge of Behavior change communication technical Officer of APHIAPLUS IMARISHA , Mr. Alfayo Odongo said that there era some factors which contributes in the raising of HIV rate in Turkana County such as culture, sexual commercial workers among others.