Local news - 25.8.12 - By Mary Tioko - Ann Losikiria and Nicholas Echom – celebrate holy sacrament of Matrimony at St. Augustine's cathedral

Mr. Nicholas Echom who works in Help Age international and his wife Mrs. Ann Losikiria solemnized their marriage today at St. Augustine's cathedral parish ahead of couples day tomorrow. Witnessing the sacrament of the two couples saying to each other yes I do, the parish priest of St. Mary's Kalokol Parish Fr. Isaiah Ajiri said that this marriage celebrates the creation of man and woman right from the beginning. Fr. Ajiri said that the sacrament of matrimony reminds the two couples of the love of Christ that has no end. The priest informed the newly weds to be faithful to each other and above all put respect as their pillar. Fr. Ajiri also warned against the two evils that destroy marriages saying that woman and wealth make the marriages to break. He called upon all in marriage life to always remind each other of their first love which always has no end saying that just as Christ loved the church unconditionally, their love should be unconditional. He also rebuked the statement that the beautiful ones have not been born encouraging men to love their women even if they have Aged and respect them as their compliments in life. Fr. Ajiri also added that as long as the marriage exists then love should exist among couples and that when problems arise they should solve them amicably and consult Christ in prayer.

LOCAL news - 23 .08 .2012 - Ken Simiyu - The ford kenya chair Munyes supports PM on the irrigation project.

Ford Kenya National chairman who is also Turkana North MP Hon. John Munyes expressed his happiness to the Prime Minister Hon. Raila Odinga on his support and effort to Turkana community. Speaking yesterday during a ODM rally at Moi garden in Lodwar Town he said that he is Impressed with the prime minister's effort to support Agriculture in the county. Hon. Munyes said that he has witnessed more than three hundred million shillings given to Lokitaung and Todonyang for irrigation scheme and National Park, He also praised him on new District at Kibish where The kenya police reservist will be deployed and also commended on the issue of kawalase Lagha, and urged Hon. Ekwee Ethuro to act as it is the only road linking Lodwar to the Turkana North.

A one old child died when a taxi that they were traveling was involved in a road accident a long kakuma-Lodwar high way. The accident which occurred at around 9.30 am, was caused by the rare tyre burst and rolled several times, after crossing the last bridged which is around 8 kilometers from Lodwar town. According to the driver, Mr. John Njagi the vehicle had six passengers during the time of Accident. The victims were rushed to Lodwar district hospital where one child was pronounced dead on arrival, three admitted with Fractures while others were treated and discharged. Efforts to confirm with the police did not go through, since senior officers were out of town.

Local Sports – 21.8.12 - By Ken Simiyu - The Kakumatt Mashujaa cup leaque started today.

The kakumatt Mashujaa cup league kicked off at various playing grounds in Lodwar and kalokol towns. The League was officially opened by the In charge of kakumatt. Abdul and the FKF officials at Lodwar Mixed playing grounds at 3pm today. At kanamkemer primary school the rocks of kanamkemer was defeated by Super united of Nakwamekwei 3-1 goals. While at Lodwar mixed playing grounds state side thrushed mapro of Kanamkemer 4-2 goals. At state side, Kennedy Etot scored 2 goals, Charles Lokumachom scored 1 goal and Sam kerio 1 respectively. While at Mapros ,opened their first goal in 30mins through Michael lomosingo and Narwa Benson scored the second goal in 70mins. Elsewhere, Muslims travelled to kalokol whereby they drew 2-2 against Super Lions of Kalokol. More matches will be played tomorrow as from 3.30pm at the various fields.

Local news – 21.8.12 - By Mary Tioko - Raila launches 20 billion irrigation project in Todonyang today.

Prime minister Raila Odinga has launched a 10,000 hectares irrigation project in Todonyang’, Turkana North district to boost food security in Turkana County. The Shs. 20 billion project is funded by the Israeli and Kenyan government will be put under irrigation to produce maize, sorghum, vegetables and fruits to ease the food crisis frequently experienced. The Todonyang Irrigation Scheme is designed to promote irrigated agriculture integrated with livestock, fisheries, aquaculture and ecotourism. It will also generate employment and increase income for the betterment of livelihoods. The premier appealed to the local community to participate actively in order to reap maximum benefits accrued from the project. Odinga underscored the need to boost food security terming it as a critical aspect of our national life and important to national stability. Under that agreement, the Israeli government is to provide technical support to the development of the Todonyang irrigation project and the dry land agriculture ‘Furrows in the Desert Project’ at Lobur. Odinga who was accompanied by the Israeli ambassador to Kenya His Excellency Gil Haskel and other officials from the Embassy commended the Israel government for supporting the Turkana community on the project. At the same time the prime minister launched the Furrows in the Desert project at Lobur is designed to introduce sustainable dry-land agriculture through harnessing of surface and underground water resources using appropriate technologies for integrated crop and livestock enterprises. The project is a joint venture between the Missionary Community of Saint Paul the Apostle (MCSPA) of Catholic Diocese of Lodwar, in collaboration with two Israel organizations; Brit Olam and AravaCenter for Sustainable Development.

Local news – 21.8.12 - By Ken Simiyu - Launching of the Judiciary open day in lodwar.

The Judiciary week matching day started today countrywide. In Lodwar the function was held at Mikeka Grounds in Lodwar town. The activities started at Lodwar law court and all Judiciary and stakeholders from Lodwar law court started matching from the court at 10.00 a.m, with the salvation army band providing the music, heading to the venue at mikeka grounds. All four heads of lodwar law courts were present, led by the principal magistrate, Hon. Edwin Mwaita, senior resident magistrate, Hon Harrison Barasa, chief resident magistrate, Hon Edwin Wasike and executive officer lodwar law court Mr. Joseph Elimlim. The main purpose of the function is to put court procedures open to the citizens. Speaking during the function, principal magistrate, Hon Edwin Mwaita, said that people should not fear the court because it is one of the way they can be helped to make sure their rights are honored. During the session, different departments including; lodwar prison, lodwar police forces were participated and they gave the procedures of the law as from the day the accused is arrested up to the day of imprisonment. Hon Mwaita, however, urged the citizen not to frame the cases to their friends for the sake of their own benefits. The main function will be tomorrow where the president of Judiciary, Dr. Hon Willy Mutunga, will be the speaker to teach lodwar residents about the open court.