There was an uproar from the public when their leaders complained of the plan to move brother Louis out from heading st. Kevin's secondary school. Speaking during the Jamhuri celebrations today at Moi gardens, theleaders led by lodwar municipality mayor David Kinyonge, they said that st. Kevin's was started by the catholic church, to cater for children who come from poor families.
The move was supported by the area MP Hon Ekwee Ethuro, who said that those who feel that they reforming education in Turkana, should focus on poor performing schools first. On politics, he called for residents to maintain peace during this time when elections are nearing.
At the same time the district commissioner for Turkana central Mr. Humphrey Nakitare has warned politicians of hate speech, saying that they will face the hand of the law. He said that whoever disrupts the peace of the majority is not going to be tolerated in the society. On relief food the DC said that the food that was set for Turkana is still in Kitale cereals board awaiting transportation, which is facing lack of logistics.
The residence also called for the government to boost security in Lorogon, where ken Gen workers have moved away due to poor security. The leaders also called for the police to play their role in protecting people's lives but not harassing them.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Local news – 13.11.11 - By Mary Tioko - Be people of Light: Says Priest
The faithfuls of St. Augustine's Cathedral Parish have been urged to be people of Light. The assistant priest of St. Augustine's Cathedral Fr. Geoffrey Nakutan said this during mass today. He said that during the sacrament of Baptism those baptized receive the light that guides them as they do their day to day activities. He warned that each person will be judged by how he or she has used the gifts given to him or her by God on the last day.
Fr. Nakutan advised the faithfuls to use their talents for the glory of God and neighbors. Fr. Nakutan urged the Christians to exercise their God given talent in whatever field God has given them to do it for the benefit of all in the community. He also said that kindness is a virtue that every noble woman should have in order to maintain her family and bring harmony to the whole society. He said that a woman who is not kind brings disaster to the whole community. The priest made reference to the olden days when people did everything communally challenging the modern technology where people have learned to be selfish and inconsiderate of others welfare.
Fr. Nakutan also challenged the faithfuls to look for focused leaders who are ready to bring new ideas in the county. He said that leaders have to expect resistance from the new generation that has known their rights as compared to the later that they used toss up and down during their campaigns. He urged all to be happy with what they have and look for healthy competition that aspires to explore their God given Talents
Fr. Nakutan advised the faithfuls to use their talents for the glory of God and neighbors. Fr. Nakutan urged the Christians to exercise their God given talent in whatever field God has given them to do it for the benefit of all in the community. He also said that kindness is a virtue that every noble woman should have in order to maintain her family and bring harmony to the whole society. He said that a woman who is not kind brings disaster to the whole community. The priest made reference to the olden days when people did everything communally challenging the modern technology where people have learned to be selfish and inconsiderate of others welfare.
Fr. Nakutan also challenged the faithfuls to look for focused leaders who are ready to bring new ideas in the county. He said that leaders have to expect resistance from the new generation that has known their rights as compared to the later that they used toss up and down during their campaigns. He urged all to be happy with what they have and look for healthy competition that aspires to explore their God given Talents
local news - 10/11/11 - by Gladys Wamaitha - Pokot bandits attacked and killed one person
One person was killed at Turkwel KenGen camp in Turkana South when
pokot bandits attacked and shot him as he was shopping.
According to Turkana South District Commissioner Mr. Joseph Kanyiri,
the 24 year old Ambrose Lokara was shot dead at around 9 pm when the
bandits attacked the area. DC added that the women who were serving the Lokara were also injured during the incident and were admitted at Kapenguria District hospital.The security forces are pursuing the bandits and no arrest has so far been made.The head of district security committee said he has deployed enough
security personnel to patrol the area and ensure that there is law and
order.In another incident two children and one woman are fighting for their
lives after they were attacked at their Kraals by armed cattle rustlers at Katilu village. The three were transferred to Lodwar district hospital after medical staff at Katilu dispensary had no capacity to handle patients with such injuries.
pokot bandits attacked and shot him as he was shopping.
According to Turkana South District Commissioner Mr. Joseph Kanyiri,
the 24 year old Ambrose Lokara was shot dead at around 9 pm when the
bandits attacked the area. DC added that the women who were serving the Lokara were also injured during the incident and were admitted at Kapenguria District hospital.The security forces are pursuing the bandits and no arrest has so far been made.The head of district security committee said he has deployed enough
security personnel to patrol the area and ensure that there is law and
order.In another incident two children and one woman are fighting for their
lives after they were attacked at their Kraals by armed cattle rustlers at Katilu village. The three were transferred to Lodwar district hospital after medical staff at Katilu dispensary had no capacity to handle patients with such injuries.
LOCAL NEWS – 10.11.11 - By Mary Tioko - Ambassador of Chile and Spain visit Radio Akicha
The Ambassador of Spain to Kenya Camira Reda and Ambassador of Chile to Kenya Conrad Polson accompanied by their wives visited Turkana and stoped at Radio Akicha today on their way to Nariokotome Mission where they will spend the next four days in their mission to Turkana.
The Ambassadors of Spain to Kenya Camira Reda said that they have come all the way from Nairobi to Turkana to visit spanish people living in Turkana. Ambassador Redo expressed great concern on the state of the county and challenged all those living and working in Turkana to do more to explore the needs of Turkana people.
Ambassador Camira encouraged the listeners of Radio Akicha to have faith that the general condition of Turkana will improve. His counter part Ambassador of Chile to Kenya Conrad Polson said that he came to see how the county is and see how they can collaborate in ensuring that the projects supported by Chile the country and future areas of collaboration.
The Ambassadors of Spain to Kenya Camira Reda said that they have come all the way from Nairobi to Turkana to visit spanish people living in Turkana. Ambassador Redo expressed great concern on the state of the county and challenged all those living and working in Turkana to do more to explore the needs of Turkana people.
Ambassador Camira encouraged the listeners of Radio Akicha to have faith that the general condition of Turkana will improve. His counter part Ambassador of Chile to Kenya Conrad Polson said that he came to see how the county is and see how they can collaborate in ensuring that the projects supported by Chile the country and future areas of collaboration.
Local news – 10.11.11 - By emmanueL Lopus - Soweto and California residents hold a peaceful demonstration
Residents of Soweto and California conducted a peaceful demonstration today from Soweto village via Nzioka street and ended at river Kawalase.
They raised their grievances to the city council of Lodwar. They claimed that heavy rainfall that is hitting the entire Turkana county has made the county to experience floods making the place impalpable.
They also complained that their houses have been swept by floods from river Kawalase and most of them have no where to shelter from rains and colds.One of the resident from Soweto said that they have been seeking for help from the Council and their grievances have not yet been answered .They are now appealing to the Government to chip in and help them since they are Kenyans and they need to enjoy their rights as fully citizens of this country. Transportation from Lodwar town across Kawalase river has become a impassable,and it has affected transportation from Lodwar, Kakuma, Lokichoggio and Kalokol causing some business to stand still in Lodwar town.Furthermore Some KCPE candidates were locked out of exams because they could not cross over.
They raised their grievances to the city council of Lodwar. They claimed that heavy rainfall that is hitting the entire Turkana county has made the county to experience floods making the place impalpable.
They also complained that their houses have been swept by floods from river Kawalase and most of them have no where to shelter from rains and colds.One of the resident from Soweto said that they have been seeking for help from the Council and their grievances have not yet been answered .They are now appealing to the Government to chip in and help them since they are Kenyans and they need to enjoy their rights as fully citizens of this country. Transportation from Lodwar town across Kawalase river has become a impassable,and it has affected transportation from Lodwar, Kakuma, Lokichoggio and Kalokol causing some business to stand still in Lodwar town.Furthermore Some KCPE candidates were locked out of exams because they could not cross over.
Local news – 8.11.11 - By Mary Tioko - Turkana community need a market to buy good Political leaders: Says Dr. Aukot.
Turkana Community needs a Market to buy Political leaders who are ready to try new ideas that will liberate the community against all forms of injustices. The Chairman of Electoral boundary commission Dr. Ekuru Aukot said this when addressing the participants of the Diversity Conversations from North Rift at Lodwar Lodge today.
The forum that was facilitated by Commisioner Alice Nderitu (NCIC), Prof. Kimani Njogu (AHADI), and Pro. Olubayi Olubayi from the Global Literacy project who is also the consultant brought together 60 participants from North Rift to deconstruct their past differences so as to construct a shared future.
The participants were to develop a common understanding on the gains and shortcomings towards the realization of peaceful coexistence in kenya, provide an academic resource of choice on ethnicity and race issues in kenya, generate a deeper understanding of how a collective sense of 'we-ness' can be cultivate in kenya to build a body of knowledge on diversity to consolidate platform for implementation of the NCIC mandate, and lastly to inform and influence research based advocacy on ethnicity and form a basis for attitudinal and behavioral change towards embracing diversity leading up to and after the 2012 geeneral elections. Among the speakers of the day were, Mrs. Joyce Emanikor, Chairman NCIC Dr. Mzalendo N. Kibunjia, Prof. V.G. Simiyu, Mr. Dominic Ruto Pkalya and Mr. Bobby Mkangi. The Community was urged to stand up and demand for their constitutional rights.
The forum that was facilitated by Commisioner Alice Nderitu (NCIC), Prof. Kimani Njogu (AHADI), and Pro. Olubayi Olubayi from the Global Literacy project who is also the consultant brought together 60 participants from North Rift to deconstruct their past differences so as to construct a shared future.
The participants were to develop a common understanding on the gains and shortcomings towards the realization of peaceful coexistence in kenya, provide an academic resource of choice on ethnicity and race issues in kenya, generate a deeper understanding of how a collective sense of 'we-ness' can be cultivate in kenya to build a body of knowledge on diversity to consolidate platform for implementation of the NCIC mandate, and lastly to inform and influence research based advocacy on ethnicity and form a basis for attitudinal and behavioral change towards embracing diversity leading up to and after the 2012 geeneral elections. Among the speakers of the day were, Mrs. Joyce Emanikor, Chairman NCIC Dr. Mzalendo N. Kibunjia, Prof. V.G. Simiyu, Mr. Dominic Ruto Pkalya and Mr. Bobby Mkangi. The Community was urged to stand up and demand for their constitutional rights.
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