Local news - 30.10.11- By Mary Tioko - Humility makes people come closer to God: Says Priest.

The faithfuls of St. Augustine's Cathedral parish have been urged to humble themselves in order to experience the love of God. Talking to the faithfuls during his homily today, Fr. Simon Mutai said that when one mentions anything that hurts the other person, he or she denies himself the blessings from God. Fr. Mutai mentioned on three examples of things that annoy the spirit of God among the people. He said whatever one pronounces in his/her lips in the form of abuses is a sin and makes one be far away in the kingdom of God. He warned that abuses can be emulated by children when said by adults and that they will grow up abusing people and deny themselves the love of God in their future lives. Fr. Mutai also mentioned on the failure to fulfill ones responsibilities and said that one can be held accountable on the last day. He emphasized on prayer and encouraged them to invite God to guide them in their activities. The priest challenged the faithfuls to always seek for forgiveness when they fall short of glory and said that when one does not reconcile here on earth he or she will do that in hell! So he encouraged them to always reconcile while on earth. The priest said that people's actions, appearances portray their self image. He challenged the faithfuls to conduct themselves in a good and inspiring way in-order to attract others to follow them in their Christianity. He added that actions speak louder than words and encouraged them to act justly, walk humbly with their God for he is their provider and will raise them the last day.

Local news - 29.10.11 - By Mary Tioko - Practice professionalism in whatever field you are in: Says MP.

The Turkanas who are professionals have been asked to perform at their best and serve the Turkana community. The MP for Turkana Central Hon. David Ekwee Ethuro challenged the professionals leaving in Nairobi, overseas, and within the county to provide quality service to the people of Turkana without discrimination. Speaking at the Burial Ceremony of Doctor Philip Kawinji Ejikon today, Hon. Ekwee urged the Turkana Doctors to emulate the example of the fallen Hero. Assistant Minister for wildlife who is also the MP for Turkana South Hon. Josephat Nanok also called upon all those aspiring to the top posts to do it in peace and work towards unification of all in the County. Putting education at the forefront, all the leaders stressed on the importance of mobilising all the resources towards the development of the county. Among those present in the function were the District Commissioner for Nyamira Esther Lokwee, Dr. Ekuru Aukot, D.C Namulen, OCPD for Turkana central Mr. Lawrence Mwaura and Turkanas leaving and working in Nairobi. Friends and relatives all converged to pay their last respect and took the function to meet and sale their ideas to the people present. On politics, Dr. Aukot warned the professionals to keep off and exercise their various professions and help all in their various offices without waiting to enter politics so as to be seen performing. He said that service comes from ones heart and encouraged them to continue working hard especially in the education field to reduce poverty in the County. All professionals present were given chance to say their various professions.

LOCAL NEWS – 28.10.11 - By Gladys Wamaitha - Kawalase River floods again as Rains pounds Turkana.

Kawalase River floods again as Rains pounds Turkana. The rains that started as early as 4.00am today have caused havoc to most places as houses flooded and streets in Lodwar rendered impassable. Several businesses stood still in lodwar town as vehicles from Lokichogio, Kakuma, Kalokol could not make their way to lodwar and other out of Lodwar. Fish dealers had no choice than to wait until the following day as the fish transporters are stranded on the other side of the river and activities paralyzed. One passenger having traveled all the way from Nairobi to meet a relative who was on the other side of the river and back to job seemed distressed. She was praying that water can subside to enable vehicles make their way through in order to reach destination before more rains fall. Kawalathe river has been a black spot , the community is urged not to risk their lives and avoid any attempt to cross when the river is flooded.

Local news - 27.10.11- By Mary Tioko - Strathmore University Community Outreach programme team ended their trip of the Diocese with holy mass

The team from Strathmore Community Outreach programme has ended tour of the Diocese With mass today. The holy mass which was celebrated by his lordship Bishop Dominic Kimengich brought together Staff from Diocese to join Strathmore students to thank God for all the blessings granted to them all the times of their work within the Diocese. Speaking during his homily, Bishop Kimengich thanked the Strathmore Community outreach programme team that came all the way to visit and share with the staff of the Diocese of Lodwar in their activities of ensuring that the reign of Christ is felt in the Diocese through various outreaches. His lordship urged the staff and the students to thank God for all the protection as they endeavored to bring life to the people of Turkana. He also added that the love of Christ gives them the assurance that God is always with them and guides them in their work and that they should involve God in their plans. He asked them to reflect and look at incidences when they had planned without feeling God's presence. Bishop Dominic said that when one leaves God out of his/her life, one experiences emptiness. He said that the conviction that God is with them gives them the confidence to move on with life without fear for he is with them and carries them when troubles strike. The team that helped in the emergency response towards Hunger in the Diocese visited among other places Holy cross Parish in kakuma and shared with them the love of God. The community will keep on coordinating with the Diocese to uplift the lives of people of Turkana. His lordship had supper with the team and also thanked them very much for their generosity and wished them a safe journey back to Nairobi.

LOCAL NEWS – 26.10.2011- By Zacheaus Otaba and Gladys Wamaitha - 20 Women receive skills on income generating activities.

The Diocese of Lodwar is training small scale business women with an aim of stabilizing them financially. Speaking today after the two days training, at st. Augustine's cathedral hall, the diocesan livelihood officer Mrs. Agneta Ewoi said that they are aiming at women who are involved in income generating activities. She said that they are equipping them with basic business skills, to uplift their living standards. She expressed her disappointments on loan repayment among the youth, saying that they need put more efforts. the training which is always conducted monthly aims at training 40 women every month all over the county. On loan acquisition Ewoi said that individuals are given 5,000 shillings which is to be repaid in 5 months time. The first session of 20 trainees ended today, while the second will commence tomorrow at the same venue.

Local news- 25.10.11 - By Gladys Wamaitha - Talbot Center Celebrated one year Anniversary.

Talbot center is now nurturing its one full year in the Diocese. members celebrated its 1st anniversary with a lot of achievements counted towards reduction of Alcohol and drugs intake in the county. Fr. Geoffreyy Nakutan who is also the coordinator of the pro gramme addressed the participants and welcomed them to Bishop Mahon Hall where different speakers gave speeches. Sr. Margaret Tommy who is the Medical Coordinator of Lodwar Diocese was among the invited guests and she expressed her joy and pleasure to see the changes shown by the recovering alcoholics and drug addicts. Vicar general Fr Joseph Ekalimon was the chief guest . He said that the bishop and the whole church in Turkana will support the work of the program and asked other organizations to lend their support for the benefit of the whole county and the people of Kenya. Area chief and her assistance were also present. The initiative was supported by IRC, child fund, EGPAF and the Catholic diocese of Lodwar.