Local News - 17.11.2013 - By Mary Tioko - Be well prepared for the end of time in word and deeds: Christians told.

Faithful at St. Augustine's Cathedral Church have today been asked to thoroughly reflect on their lives to determine whether they will pass the test for admission into God's Kingdom during Christ's glorious second coming at the end of time. In his homily on 33^rd Sunday of the liturgical calendar, FR. Cosmas Long'or reminded the faithful to be aware of the fact that they will be subjected to the final judgment at the end of time and of the options open to them including heaven, hell and purgatory that awaits every Christian depending on how they have lived their lives and whether they kept the faith.

Referring to the Gospel reading taken from St. Luke, FR. Long'or said Christ Has a marking scheme that He will use to vet those who will qualify to join Him in glory in heaven based on how they practiced the virtues of Love (agape), charity and concern for the wellbeing of fellow humans in their neighborhood.

Fr. Long'or told the Christians that whenever they participate at holy mass they always confess to God for sins committed in their thoughts, words and deeds and that they should consequently reflect on their lives to tell how well they have lived Christ's command to love others in practical everyday life. The priest emphasized that Christians should always show God’s love in their thoughts and not condemns others. He added they should also use their utterances to uplift and motivate fellow Christians on their journey to God's kingdom instead of engaging in gossip, criticism and divisive language that groups people along class and tribal divisions.FR. Long'or further said Christians should assist fellow humans who are incapacitated such as the handicapped, the blind and deaf to live dignified lives. The priest ended with the parting shot that all should be aware of Christ's caution in the Gospel of Mathew 25: I was hungry and you never gave me food; I was naked but you did not clothe me; I was sick but you never came to console me...etc. saying this will proof to be the ultimate test because “whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers,that you do unto Me” .

Local news - by Ken Simiyu - 14.11.2013 - Civic Education on police reform and vetting at Nawoitorong Turkana county

Following the 2007and 2008 Post Election that left many Kenyans wondering the evil that entered to police men and citizen of Kenya where many people lost their lives and others injured has led police reforms working group Kenya to come up with solution of ending the stigma that is in the people towards police forces. Police reforms working group Kenya has now reached in Turkana County and has started the two day forum at Nawoitorong woman center on police reform mission. During the Forum the executive Director Mr Peter Kiama said that common mwananchi and police forces should unite together through civil education that will create awareness to people. The issue of youths being enemies to police officers should start to be ironed out he further explained the work of police reforms and vetting of police force to establish national police service. Mr Kiama also said that they engage perpetrators of torture hold the state accountable and ensure justice for victims and survivors.

LOCAL SPORT NEWS - BY KEN SIMIYU - 13.11.2013 - FOUR TEAMS HAVE REACHED TO SEMI FINALS

The ongoing football tournament has reached the second day and up to now four teams had qualified for semifinal.

Today super United FC of the Ladies football thrashed Mapros of Kanam one goal to nil at prison ground the game started at 9.00am in the morning. After noon super united played against stateside Fc at prison ground and the game ended in 1-1 draw during the normal time, both teams looked composed and after 90minutes the went straight to the penalty shoot-out and super United defeated state side 3goals to 2.

Elsewhere at Nawoitorong playing ground the Rocks of kanam defeated pirates 09 1 goal to zero and now super united will face   the rocks of Kanam in the semifinals on Friday evening at prison ground.

The Tournament was organized by cradle in collaboration with IOM and their main aim is to create awareness to stigmatization of children and mothers.  

LOCAL NEWS - BY KEN SIMIYU - 2.11.2013 - DIOCESE OF LODWAR OUT TO SUPPORT EDUCATION IN THE COUNTY

Following the research of 2011 to 2012 on Education in Turkana County showed that Education has dropped in Turkana county and development will be also hindered. Speaking during the workshop secretary of Education in the Dioceses of Lodwar Fr Linus Ekai said that the programme is funded by Edukans Foundation through Dioceses of Lodwar and it is aimed at Improving the quality of education in this county.Fr Ekai also said that following the Launching of center for British Teachers Education Trust for Wasichana wote wasome [www] on 24^th Of October and Canadians government in collaboration with Kenyan government together with other stakeholders decided to invest in Education is a clear indication that Education is the key in the life of people.

He added that people should start investing in human being because that is an asset in the whole family. On the other hand the county Director of gender and social services Mr. Dennis Muthune said Turkana county has endured with a lot of resources  and people should not forget Human  resources He also said that the county has already worked on Integrated plan and issues pertaining Education has been given the first priority.

Local news - by ken simiyu - 5.11.2013 - ALL TULOW OFFICES TO BE LED BY THE LOCALS SAID TURKANA COUNTY LEADERS

The National meeting today came into agreement that job employment is to be headed by the locals of Turkana County in Tullow. Speaking during the meeting that was held today at Lokichar, Governor Josephat Nanoko, Senator John Munyesi,Turkana East MP Hon Nicholas Ngikor,Turkana South MP Hon James Lomenen,together with all Members of county Assembly said that same of the problems which causes havoc in Tullow oil Includes Job Employment, and giving Tenders however they urged Tullow to surrender those positions to the local people in order to allow the exercises run smoothly. The Turkana leaders also said that Transportation sector should left to be controlled by the locals also Tullow should construct their offices in Turkana county and the offices should be led by the local peoples. Even though They demanded the list of all employees and the kind of jobs they do and also where they come from, the list that was realist shows that total number of employed people are 2158 out of that 1024 are the locals. Hon Josephat Nanok said that they will carry an audit to verify the given list after Tullow had resumed their work.

In the meeting also was minister for petroleum Hon Davis Chiri Chiri said that Tullow should Resume to the work as soon as possible while the county Assembly demanded to be given time to investigate before Tullow starts their normal work but Minister said that they want the company to be opened first.

Local news - Ken simiyu - 20.10.2013 - Turkana Independence hero celebrated

As the entire country marked the fourth Mashujaa day since the introduction of the new constitution, in  Turkana the administration celebrated heroes who resisted colonists from taking over the land. Turkana governor Josphat Nanok paid special tribute to outstanding warriors who included the late Areman,the late Ebei, the late diviner Koletiag who was imprisoned in 1911 for giving powerful medicinal charms to warriors And Lokonjem who was killed at Katiiri in Kalapata. Governor Nanok said the desire and commitment of these founding heroes for freedom in Turkana land has been realized through devolution with the country now running its own affairs. The governor said land will be set aside in Lodwar town to develop a hero’s corner to be dedicated to the founding fathers. He added that some cultural heritage sites that have been grabbed will be restored and preserved. The governor listed some building to be  protected including  the old African court building, court commissioners house and the Kenyatta houses in Lodwar and Lokitaung.