Turkana water project owned by diocese of Lodwar has given hope to Turkana community . The water project has constructed shallow dams as a way of conserving water during rainy season for future use. The sub- surface dam s have constructed in lotunguna,kekunyuk,Nakabosan,kangole and sasak.
In lotonguna the villagers are happy as they have an alternative after their traditional wells have dried up. They have not yet started using the sub-surface dam as there is enough water in their traditional wells as it had rained recently.
In Kekunyuk the villagers are using the traditional boreholes which the diocese has found it necessary to improve it by providing the community with solar tracking system. In Nakobosan the project has constructed two rock dams. They have helped to hold water and and the community has enough water for livestock and for domestic use.
During the workshop held today at 3.00pm in Bethany house Bethany house Bernhard Fischer said that 4 schools have been selected as been selected as beneficiaries of solar systems.
Sasak primary in Loima district Lorugum parish.
Kekunyuk and Nakobosan primary school in Turkana East Lokori parish.
He also said 100 pit latrines will b e built in primary schools and the community is encouraged to dig pit latrines for their domestic use and the diocese will assist in construction once they have dug. The project coordinator Mr Joseph Ng'ang'a said that several have been issued to help the community in maintaining good health in their livestock
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Local news – 16.09.2011 - by Gladys and Peter - The hope of Turkana community
Turkana water project owned by diocese of Lodwar has given hope to Turkana community . The water project has constructed shallow dams as a way of conserving water during rainy season for future use. The sub- surface dam s have constructed in lotunguna,kekunyuk,Nakabosan,kangole and sasak.
In lotonguna the villagers are happy as they have an alternative after their traditional wells have dried up. They have not yet started using the sub-surface dam as there is enough water in their traditional wells as it had rained recently.
In Kekunyuk the villagers are using the traditional boreholes which the diocese has found it necessary to improve it by providing the community with solar tracking system. In Nakobosan the project has constructed two rock dams. They have helped to hold water and and the community has enough water for livestock and for domestic use.
During the workshop held today at 3.00pm in Bethany house Bethany house Bernhard Fischer said that 4 schools have been selected as been selected as beneficiaries of solar systems.
Sasak primary in Loima district Lorugum parish.
Kekunyuk and Nakobosan primary school in Turkana East Lokori parish.
He also said 100 pit latrines will b e built in primary schools and the community is encouraged to dig pit latrines for their domestic use and the diocese will assist in construction once they have dug. The project coordinator Mr Joseph Ng'ang'a said that several have been issued to help the community in maintaining good health in their livestock
In lotonguna the villagers are happy as they have an alternative after their traditional wells have dried up. They have not yet started using the sub-surface dam as there is enough water in their traditional wells as it had rained recently.
In Kekunyuk the villagers are using the traditional boreholes which the diocese has found it necessary to improve it by providing the community with solar tracking system. In Nakobosan the project has constructed two rock dams. They have helped to hold water and and the community has enough water for livestock and for domestic use.
During the workshop held today at 3.00pm in Bethany house Bethany house Bernhard Fischer said that 4 schools have been selected as been selected as beneficiaries of solar systems.
Sasak primary in Loima district Lorugum parish.
Kekunyuk and Nakobosan primary school in Turkana East Lokori parish.
He also said 100 pit latrines will b e built in primary schools and the community is encouraged to dig pit latrines for their domestic use and the diocese will assist in construction once they have dug. The project coordinator Mr Joseph Ng'ang'a said that several have been issued to help the community in maintaining good health in their livestock
Local News – 11.9.11 - By Mary Tioko -Learn to forgive, Says Bishop
The faithfuls of St. Augustine's Cathedral Parish have been urged to learn to forgive so as to receive God's Blessings. His lordship Bishop Dominic Kimengich said this today during his homily when celebrating mass at St. Augustine's Cathedral Parish. His Lordship said that people expect to be forgiven by God yet they do not forgive others.
Bishop Dominic also remembers his 25years in priesthood and thanked God for his guidance and providence. He was ordained priest in 1986 by Nding'i Mwana wa Nzieki. He was Ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Lodwar on 22nd May 2010 and installed the Bishop of Lodwar Diocese on 30th May 2011. He said that it was good for him to thank God for taking care of him for all the 25 years and urged them not to take anything for granted. He also informed the faithfuls that Sister Esther Erus is also celebrating her thanksgiving Mass at St. Mary's Kalokol Parish today and urged all who might be celebrating 25years in their lives to thank God for all that .
He noted that difficulties in life make people to be sick and get destroyed since they do not forgive one another. His lordship added that when one forgives from the heart he or she receives God Blessings. He urged all to be clear in their conscious, Actions and words and always call the Mother Mary who is the queen of the family to guide all the families so as to have the strength of Continuing in their Lives.
Bishop Dominic also remembers his 25years in priesthood and thanked God for his guidance and providence. He was ordained priest in 1986 by Nding'i Mwana wa Nzieki. He was Ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Lodwar on 22nd May 2010 and installed the Bishop of Lodwar Diocese on 30th May 2011. He said that it was good for him to thank God for taking care of him for all the 25 years and urged them not to take anything for granted. He also informed the faithfuls that Sister Esther Erus is also celebrating her thanksgiving Mass at St. Mary's Kalokol Parish today and urged all who might be celebrating 25years in their lives to thank God for all that .
He noted that difficulties in life make people to be sick and get destroyed since they do not forgive one another. His lordship added that when one forgives from the heart he or she receives God Blessings. He urged all to be clear in their conscious, Actions and words and always call the Mother Mary who is the queen of the family to guide all the families so as to have the strength of Continuing in their Lives.
Local news – 14.09.2011 - by Zacheaus otaba - Residents asked to be responsible of the sun tracking solar water project
Residents of Kangole and Sasak villages in Loima district have been urged to take care of the sun tracking solar water project, in order to achieve better results on water supply. Speaking today during the project's assessment, the water engineer social worker from Horizont 300 Mr. Bernhard Fischer said that all the piping should be properly monitored so as to ensure equal supply of water to the residents.
He added that there was need to hurry up the sub surface dam at Sasak village for the residents to have clean water for their domestic consumption. However, he was proud to note that more than 5000 people are benefiting from the same project, which is used for irrigation, domestic use and watering the animals.
At the same time the Horizon 3000 program officer Kenya Katharina Fulterer said that the project is one of pilot that her organization is working on in the east African countries. She added that the apart from water projects, they are also involved agricultural projects and human rights.
The project assessment team will be moving to Turkana south tomorrow, where it is supposed to visit Katilu and its environ.
He added that there was need to hurry up the sub surface dam at Sasak village for the residents to have clean water for their domestic consumption. However, he was proud to note that more than 5000 people are benefiting from the same project, which is used for irrigation, domestic use and watering the animals.
At the same time the Horizon 3000 program officer Kenya Katharina Fulterer said that the project is one of pilot that her organization is working on in the east African countries. She added that the apart from water projects, they are also involved agricultural projects and human rights.
The project assessment team will be moving to Turkana south tomorrow, where it is supposed to visit Katilu and its environ.
Local news – 13.09.2011 - By Zacheaus Otaba - Improve physical and mental uprightness
The programmes manager for the Mary's meals charity from Scotland Mr. Chris Mufale, has said that the project in Turkana is aimed at improving the lives of children both physically and mentally. Speaking today during the assessment of the project at Nameyana and Nasiger nursery schools, Chris said that the situation of drought in the region compelled his organization to shift the attention to the children. He noted that food is necessary for the growth of children, and it is easy to feed them when they are in schools.
At the same time, the programmes' monitor Mrs. Abeer Maccintyre was proud to note that the project is covering 35 nursery schools all over the county, with a population of more than 3,000 children. She added that apart from Kenya, the project covers other countries in Africa which include Malawi, Liberia, Sudan Zambia and Uganda. She added that the organization is feeding more than 557,000 children in more than 16 countries all over the world.
However the nurseries co-coordinator for the diocese of Lodwar Mr. John Njagi said that the running of the project has some challenges, which includes poor terrain and far distances between schools.
The officers visited Nameyana and Nasiger Nursery schools today and will be visiting two more schools tomorrow. The Mary's meals food supply is also set to start tomorrow.
At the same time, the programmes' monitor Mrs. Abeer Maccintyre was proud to note that the project is covering 35 nursery schools all over the county, with a population of more than 3,000 children. She added that apart from Kenya, the project covers other countries in Africa which include Malawi, Liberia, Sudan Zambia and Uganda. She added that the organization is feeding more than 557,000 children in more than 16 countries all over the world.
However the nurseries co-coordinator for the diocese of Lodwar Mr. John Njagi said that the running of the project has some challenges, which includes poor terrain and far distances between schools.
The officers visited Nameyana and Nasiger Nursery schools today and will be visiting two more schools tomorrow. The Mary's meals food supply is also set to start tomorrow.
Local news – 08.09.2011 - by zacheaus otaba - World celebrates literacy day
When the world is celebrating world literacy day, high percentage of illiteracy is still recorded in Turkana county. The report revealed today during the celebrations, showed that the 2007 survey recorded 9.4% female and 9.7 male illiteracy respectively. Giving the report, the district adult education officer Mr. Dominic Ngoko, said that there is much to done especially by the stake holders to improve the level of education in the region.
At the same time the district officer one for Turkana central, who was the chief guest Mr. levy Senoga urged the parents to take their children to school in order to compete for top positions in the county. However, he said that the top positions will be for people who have qualified in various fields.
The celebrations which were held at Nawoitorong chief's camp was attended by hundreds of people, from Turkana central, Turkana south, Turkana east and Loima districts. During the celebration the chief awarded certificate of merit to 40 graduands from various adult education institutions. It was also attended by the DEO Turkana central Mr. Wycliffe Wamoto, the District Adult Education Officers from the 4 districts.
At the same time the district officer one for Turkana central, who was the chief guest Mr. levy Senoga urged the parents to take their children to school in order to compete for top positions in the county. However, he said that the top positions will be for people who have qualified in various fields.
The celebrations which were held at Nawoitorong chief's camp was attended by hundreds of people, from Turkana central, Turkana south, Turkana east and Loima districts. During the celebration the chief awarded certificate of merit to 40 graduands from various adult education institutions. It was also attended by the DEO Turkana central Mr. Wycliffe Wamoto, the District Adult Education Officers from the 4 districts.
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