The secretariat of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar celebrate the feast of St. James the apostle in their Monday staff mass today. The mass was celebrated by the vicar general Fr. Joseph Ekalimon, accompanied by the seminarian Charles Kapengi. Speaking in his homily, Fr. Ekalimon encouraged the staff to live the gospel values and according to the teachings of St. James the Apostle who was a witness of Jesus Christ.
Fr. Ekalimon said that the church is giving the staff St. James the Apostle as an example of his witness and urged them to emulate him in all that they do. The priest also said that the day is dedicated to the sick and encouraged the staff to pray for the sick all over the world. The teachings of James the apostle challenge the staff to stand firm and defeat evil.
He also said that James the Apostle appeared to Christ in two episode, first when he raised Jairus daughter and transfiguration. The priest said that James comes to them as a witness since Habakkuk beaded John the Baptist because of truth and asked the staff to think on how many times they have been confronted because of truth and even felt discouraged.
He asked the staff to Stand as apostles, be witnesses, like James himself and defeat challenges in life. The vicar general encouraged the staff to be inspired by Christ whom they follow. He encouraged them to stand firm when knocked down by what they proclaim and be witnesses of faith. He urged them to live the gospel in full and lead by examples.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Local news - 24.07.2011 - by Daniel Edaan - Human rights patrons meet at Eliye springs
Patrons of Turkana Schools Human Rights club have had their executive meeting at Eliye Springs for a two day function organized and facilitated by the Peace and Justice Commission diocese of lodwar. The meeting attracted over ten schools patrons drawn from all over the county to deliberate on the issues affecting the clubs their strengths and areas that require close attention.
Godson Okello human rights patron St. Leo boys secondary who is also the executive secretary of patrons committee mentioned a few challenges affecting human rights club and said that negative activism, misconceived human rights concept and lack of respect of human rights among other vices are some draw backs that affect human rights in the schools .
Mr Okello said that the club has improved discipline in the schools and it has led to the creation of a project called “WE-CARE” that takes care of the welfare of needy student and other unfortunate members of the school fraternity.
This programme and initiative bears different names in various schools but do almost similar activities.
The human rights schools program was first initiated in two pilot schools,Turkana girls and St. Leo boys high school and later in eight other schools that include primary schools like Koputiro primary,Kakeanyang; Lokichar and kainuk girls among others.
The diocese of lodwar justice and peace commission works with Pamoja Kenya initiative and some partner countries doing exchange programme like the government of Ireland.
Christoper Ekaru Losiapat thanked all the patrons for their tireless effort in supporting their students and pupils despite the limited funds and capacity building for some teachers.
He promised to incorporate the district education office and school principals in a bid to improve human rights activities within the county.
Local news – 23.07.2011 - By Zacheaus Otaba - Imprisonment is as a punishment, the officer in charge says.
The officer in charge of lodwar GK prisons, Mr. Gerald Ongume today has said that being in prison is as a punishment but not for punishment. Ongume who was speaking today during the remote parenting day celebrated at the lodwar GK prison grounds, said that rehabilitation is a continuous process that needs to be done within and without the prisons.
He said that the government through processes is trying to bring harmony between the in mates and the prison staff by promoting brotherly hood amongst them.
At the same time, the UNHCR protection officer Mr. Peter Muriuki has said that the government has a long way to go in terms of prison reforms. He noted some as introduction of new programmes and increased partnership. However he congratulated the few reforms that have taken place, as compared to the past status.
The officers were speaking during the second colorful remote parenting day, where in mates were involved in various activities such as dramas, dance competition, eating competition and tag of war. The cut walk where 7 participants were involved including a 5yr old Cyndy Aremon.
The ceremony was also attended by Ms. Karen Kotut, UNHCR protection officer Kakuma sub station, deputy officer in charge Mr. Charles Imojir, among other senior prisons officers.
He said that the government through processes is trying to bring harmony between the in mates and the prison staff by promoting brotherly hood amongst them.
At the same time, the UNHCR protection officer Mr. Peter Muriuki has said that the government has a long way to go in terms of prison reforms. He noted some as introduction of new programmes and increased partnership. However he congratulated the few reforms that have taken place, as compared to the past status.
The officers were speaking during the second colorful remote parenting day, where in mates were involved in various activities such as dramas, dance competition, eating competition and tag of war. The cut walk where 7 participants were involved including a 5yr old Cyndy Aremon.
The ceremony was also attended by Ms. Karen Kotut, UNHCR protection officer Kakuma sub station, deputy officer in charge Mr. Charles Imojir, among other senior prisons officers.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Local News – 18.7.11 - By Mary Tioko - Holy Mass unites families in Love
The Bishop said this today when celebrating Monday staff mass at St. Thomas Chapel. His lordship encouraged the Secretariat of the Diocese of Lodwar to remain close to each other especially when attending the mass. He told them that they come for mass, it is not that they come as individuals but as one family which is united in love.
To make that reality come true, the staff have to stay and also sit close to one another as a sign Love. This will make them feel the joy and happiness of being together. His lordship urged them to be one family who come to thank and celebrate their faith and thank God for what he has done for them the previous week and offer the days ahead to God. He also said that when they refer to God their work will bear fruits.
His lordship encouraged the staff to give their plans to God and assured them of God's protection which will make them not regret all the times of their lives. He also said that in one's life, there are times when one does things that leaves them bitter just like the Egyptians in todays reading who instead sought for God's forgiveness after going astray and in that they repaired their damage. He told them that they should not be like the people of Israel who always looked backwards, referring to old days especially when things go against them and wish for older days when things were good.
Bishop Kimengich said that the habit of looking back destroys their relationship with God and urged them to be focused and know that God is with them in their work. He told them to trust in God for the work they are doing is God's work and that Christ himself will open ways where there are no ways so long as they put their trust in him for nothing is impossible with God. Also present in mass were Assumption sisters of Eldoret led by their Mother superior Sr. Pascalia Mbaka and Sr. Lucy Njoroge who have brought 4 sisters to help in Nakwamoru parish. They promised to pray for the Diocese as it plans to celebrate 50 years. His lordship also reported that this year is dedicated to the family and urged all to work for the betterment of the family unit which is the root cause of all vocations.
To make that reality come true, the staff have to stay and also sit close to one another as a sign Love. This will make them feel the joy and happiness of being together. His lordship urged them to be one family who come to thank and celebrate their faith and thank God for what he has done for them the previous week and offer the days ahead to God. He also said that when they refer to God their work will bear fruits.
His lordship encouraged the staff to give their plans to God and assured them of God's protection which will make them not regret all the times of their lives. He also said that in one's life, there are times when one does things that leaves them bitter just like the Egyptians in todays reading who instead sought for God's forgiveness after going astray and in that they repaired their damage. He told them that they should not be like the people of Israel who always looked backwards, referring to old days especially when things go against them and wish for older days when things were good.
Bishop Kimengich said that the habit of looking back destroys their relationship with God and urged them to be focused and know that God is with them in their work. He told them to trust in God for the work they are doing is God's work and that Christ himself will open ways where there are no ways so long as they put their trust in him for nothing is impossible with God. Also present in mass were Assumption sisters of Eldoret led by their Mother superior Sr. Pascalia Mbaka and Sr. Lucy Njoroge who have brought 4 sisters to help in Nakwamoru parish. They promised to pray for the Diocese as it plans to celebrate 50 years. His lordship also reported that this year is dedicated to the family and urged all to work for the betterment of the family unit which is the root cause of all vocations.
LOCAL NEWS – 17.7.11 - By Mary Tioko - Uhuru high school from Lokichar Joined Emmanuel small Christian community
The students who were accompanied by their teachers joined the Christians of St. Augustine's cathedral Parish in the celebration of the holy mass which was celebrated by Fr. John Kizito Manzi. Addressing the faithfuls during his homily, Fr. Manzi urged the Christians to be disloyal to hostilities in their lives.
Fr. Manzi said that patience is companion of wisdom which is the root of all the virtues people have and added that without patience all of other virtues are fruitless. He also added that patience is a bitter tree which bears sweet fruits. Fr. Manzi encouraged the Christians to reflect on the readings of the day which make them to be real disciples of Christ. He also told them to counter evil with good.
He also said that the church on earth encounters many barriers that make lives of people difficult as human beings plant weeds in other people's lives, however, He said that God is quick to forgive them and so as Christians they should forgive others too. He said that many people have broken relationships that only God can re unite and urged the faithfuls to seek for Christ's guidance in everything they do in their lives.
He challenged them that if they look at themselves deeply and they would find that they have bits of weeds in their lives, he said that in order for one to be a complete person he/she needs patience. He added that God give them the way of overcoming evil and also loves all people regardless of their deeds. Fr. Manzi said that Christ helps all to face consequences in life and urged all those who put obstacle on others to forgives them. God want them to have freedom. He also said that if you put obstacle in one's life, you will destroy your own self. He told them that they cannot deprive one's faith. He said that Jesus is confidence in the good seeds that he has planted in their lives through ministry of his word and call them to reflect and discover the good that comes to them from his mighty hand. He urged them to defeat evil by good. The priest thanked God for wheat he has planted in their hearts, the wheat of faith and they should guard it well.
Fr. Manzi said that patience is companion of wisdom which is the root of all the virtues people have and added that without patience all of other virtues are fruitless. He also added that patience is a bitter tree which bears sweet fruits. Fr. Manzi encouraged the Christians to reflect on the readings of the day which make them to be real disciples of Christ. He also told them to counter evil with good.
He also said that the church on earth encounters many barriers that make lives of people difficult as human beings plant weeds in other people's lives, however, He said that God is quick to forgive them and so as Christians they should forgive others too. He said that many people have broken relationships that only God can re unite and urged the faithfuls to seek for Christ's guidance in everything they do in their lives.
He challenged them that if they look at themselves deeply and they would find that they have bits of weeds in their lives, he said that in order for one to be a complete person he/she needs patience. He added that God give them the way of overcoming evil and also loves all people regardless of their deeds. Fr. Manzi said that Christ helps all to face consequences in life and urged all those who put obstacle on others to forgives them. God want them to have freedom. He also said that if you put obstacle in one's life, you will destroy your own self. He told them that they cannot deprive one's faith. He said that Jesus is confidence in the good seeds that he has planted in their lives through ministry of his word and call them to reflect and discover the good that comes to them from his mighty hand. He urged them to defeat evil by good. The priest thanked God for wheat he has planted in their hearts, the wheat of faith and they should guard it well.
Local news – 15.07.2011 -by kodet philip - INFANT AND CHILD FEEDING TRAINING
Thirty health workers are undergoing an infant and child feeding training at golden guest house. The training which begun on Monday called the health workers from Turkana north, south, west, Loima, east and central district emphasizes on feeding of young child from zero to twenty four months.
The training which is organized by world vision Kenya and facilitated by ministry of health was aimed at raising the levels of breast feeding in turkana. According to the facilitator from provincial medical office Mrs. Priscilla koime, said that the level of breast feeding in Kenya is very low.
She said that initially breast feeding used to be 2.7% having conducted several trainings the levels increased to around 5% and they are hoping to raise it further to about 8%.Mrs. koime continued to say that they deeply depend on the trained health workers who will deliver the required information to the communities.
Mrs. koime said that their expectations are to empower the community health workers to equip them with skills and competence of which they are going to teach mothers and care-takers on infant and young child feeding practices.
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