Local news – 29.7.12 - By Mary Tioko - Christians warned that their success do not depend on them but to God.

Christians from St. Augustine Cathedral parish today have been asked to Cooperate with God in the development of the world for he is the provider.

Quoting the scriptures of today, Fr. Manzi said when God gives you a chance to lead, you take it without giving excuse for He provides you with what to say and do.

Fr. Manzi said that people should not say that he or she cannot lead in any area given to her or him. He added that God showed that he had plenty to provide for them when he prayed and blessed the two fish and five loaves and was enough for all present. He again gave the example of Andrew in the reading saying that he gave an alternative of the child with two fish to Jesus.

He added that What God wants from anybody, is the willingness to give just like that child in the parable.

He asked them to take responsibilities of leadership right from the small Christian communities and said that God will take their weakness and make it their strength. He urged them to be generous with the little they have and God will handle the results of their actions.

Local news – 28.7.12 - By Mary Tioko - Children from JOHN PAUL II home for the physically challenged Lokichar visited Radio Akicha

The children from John Paul the 2 home for the physically challenged today traveled all the way from lokichar in Turkana South to Radio Akicha to give their fellow physically challenged children courage to carry on with life and show them that they can make it in life. The children who were 25 in number echoed in one voice that they need education and medical attention from their parents and all people of good will. Mentioning on what is done in the home at Lokichar, one of the doctors from the home who accompanied the children in the trip Mr. Mathew Mutiso said that they help the children both in education and also medically. Mr. Mutiso also said that they organize surgery for children who may need it as they have links with Kijabe hospital for the specialized treatment. The Matron of the Home Sr. Natiba Mapendo added that those children need people who can help them uncover their abilities so as to realize their dreams in life. John Paul 2 home in Lokichar helps children from the entire Turkana county and also Physically challenged Adults in getting artificial legs and wheel chairs to enable them walk.

Sr. Mapendo thanked Erko based in slovakia for their financial support and also prayers in ensuring that the Turkana Physically challenged children are given opportunities to enjoy their lives in full like all the normal children. They called upon all the parents and guardians who live with such children to bring them for the medication and screening at John Paul the 2 home for the Physically challenged Lokichar for proper attention thus empowering them.

LOCAL NEWS – 25.07.2012 - BY ZACHEAUS OTABA - Teachers warn on early school closure due to food shortage

The Turkana county education commissioner Mr. Nicodemus Anyang, has asked teachers to stay put in school, as the solution to shortage of food is sort.

Anyang who was speaking in his office today, said that there are some reports that some schools have already ran short of food hence posing a threat of school to be closed earlier than expected. He note that Red cross has promised to give porridge to schools that are experiencing food shortage by now, before the official closing date. The commissioner added that most of the schools in Turkana south and East are affected and that they waiting for Red cross to respond on the promise it made. He was pleased to note that already food for next term has arrived to the constituency headquarters, which is Turkana South, Turkana Central and Turkana North.

He leaked that the food meant for a term cannot be used in a different term, even it will be available.

Local news - By Ghero Christine – 24.07.2012 - NACC TRAINS CBOs AND FBOs IN TURKANA CENTRAL

The National Aids Control Council today conducted a one day training to the CBOs and FBOs that have HIV programmes in Turkana central district at st. Augustine conference hall. The CACC coordinator Turkana south constituency Mr. Yese Erupe, who was one of the facilitators said that the are aiming at reducing stigmatization among people living with HIV/Aids, in the county. Mr. Erupe said since the training started grate improvement has been observed since the rate of HIV Aids has reduced, he insisted that we should all take measures because this disease is affecting both the infected and the ones who are not affected either directly or indirectly. In the meeting, the government was represented by the D.O Turkana central division who was present, he was pleased with the work being done by the NACC. Speaking during the meeting he urged the the CBOs, the FBOs and the community at large to work together to ensure they fight the disease.

Local news – 24.7.12 - By Mary Tioko - Parting shot of Fr. Geoffrey Nakutan to the Diocesan Secretariat

The Assistant priest of St. Augustine's Cathedral parish who was also the coordinator of Talbot Centre Fr. Geoffrey Nakutan yesterday gave his parting shot to the Diocesan secretariat during Monday staff mass. Fr. Nakutan said that there is a good reason for the staff to give thanks to the lord for whatsoever he has given to them. Fr. Nakutan reminded them of the words of Bishop Norman king'oo who once answered a question asked by his fellow bishops on the Turkana people and the life they live saying that in the Diocese of Lodwar, people are just happy the way they are if only they are not influenced by other things people tell them. He added that people are contented with what God has given them in that time. He urged them to thank God for what they have that time and ask the good lord to give them something else. Fr. Nakutan Challenged his fellow priests to to see the hearts of people than the external parts saying that God sees differently from the way human beings see. Giving example of Micah in the reading he challenged them not to be discouraged when people do not follow what they preach saying that maybe the way they do it is not right and challenged them to do it the right way just as Micah did. Fr. Nakutan asked the staff to be committed to do the will of God, work in solidarity with other people they serve, and above all love them. He also cautioned them of being proud and urged them to be humbled so as to receive God's blessings in their work and be peaceful always. He called upon all to always seek for the guidance from God through the sacrament of penance. Fr. Nakutan is leaving for studies in Tangaza College to study social communications. We wish him God's Blessings as he pursues his studies!

Local news - By Ghero Christine – 23.07.2012 - FIGHT AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS AND HIV AIDS

Health workers from the six districts of Turkana county today started their 5 days training at Anna Nanjala Centre on TB and Aids treatment and prevention.

The District TB and Leprosy Coordinator Mr Abraham Kimutai said that their aim is to impact knowledge to the health workers so as to perfect their skills. It has been noted that HIV among the TB patients is on the rise, in every 100 patients of HIV 33 of them are suffering from TB hence there is to detect then put them on treatment. Speaking during the training, Mr. Kimutai said that their mission is to ensure they attain all their goals and objective thats is to bring TB to a manageable level.

The training which will end on Friday is sponsored by Elizabeth Glazier Pediatric Aids Foundation (EGPAF)