TURKANA OWES THE CHURCH SPECIAL THANKS FOR ITS ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT

The story of the church in Turkana is that of generous friendship. It is a family story. It cuts across generations. Not a single soul from this vast territory can claim to have not benefited in one way or the other from the services of the church. We are all beneficiaries, directly or indirectly, of the work and generosity of the church.

The footsteps of the church are visible from Kainuk to Kibish, from Loima to Kerio,from Lomelo to Lokichoggio. For instance in Kainuk, a record five primary schools out of the existing six were built by the local churches and Mosque. This is just a drop in the ocean. The list is long. 

These men and women of God have changed lives. They have uplifted families. They have saved starving men and women from the pangs of hunger. They have literally lit the candle of life unto the souls and hearts of our people.

    
Through faith-sponsored children’s’ homes and orphanages, they have offered love to the neglected, the old, the sick and orphans. They have sheltered those in conflict zones. By constructing schools, they have opened the gates of success for the needy and bright. 

They have taught our illiterate men and women alternative ways of survival. They have offered scholarships to sons and daughters of the soil. 

They have positioned themselves as the true friends of Turkana. They are everywhere. They have assumed the role of the government. Their presence is felt across the plains and hills of Lokori as is felt along the shores of lake Turkana.

No one else can claim the bragging rights for changing the lives of the Turkana people. The Church is rightly placed to claim this. They deserve recognition. They deserve a special treatment. But how special can we treat these TRUE BROTHERS OF THE LAND?

An idea is here; Mr. Governor, create "A COUNTY THANKSGIVING DAY" to honour those who have contributed and stood with our people in the pursuit of development and societal change. This, I believe, will fortify our brotherhood with these champions of the masses. MAY THE BLESSINGS AND GRACE OF THE LORD BE UPON THEM.