Lokichogio – Turkana County commemorated World Disability Day in Lokichogio Sub-County, emphasizing the importance of registering people living with disabilities in an ongoing mapping exercise. The event, focused on integration and sustainable development for persons with disabilities, was presided over by Moses Korea, Chief Officer for Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Social Protection.

According to Kenya News Agency, the theme for this year’s celebration, ‘United in action to rescue and achieve the sustainable development goals for, with, and by persons with disabilities,’ aligns with the county’s efforts to gather data to enhance the provision of assistive devices. He encouraged individuals with disabilities to participate in the mapping exercise to improve service delivery. The event offered various services, including general medical reviews and eye check-ups, building on the success of last year’s event in Turkana North.

Korea reaffirmed the county’s commitment to implementing the Turkana County Disability Act (2017) and highlighted proposed amendments to the Act aimed at opening funding opportunities for the sector. He noted the establishment and operationalization of the County Disability Board and the assessment of persons with disabilities for inclusion in livelihood safety net programs as key achievements.

Daniel Epuyo, Member of the National Assembly for Turkana West, commended the county administration for forming an inclusive disability board dedicated to transformative programs for people with disabilities. Mark Amiyo, Director for Social Protection, acknowledged the vital contribution of partners in supporting the event and activities for people with disabilities across Turkana. He mentioned their role in facilitating participation in sporting events during the Turkana Cultural Festival and NONDO in Isiolo.

The event was attended by various dignitaries, including Lucas Lokusi, Member of the County Disability Board; Amos Ariong, Assistant Director of the Social Protection Department; Benson Ebei, Head of the Turkana Office of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD); Concepta Longole, Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitative Health; and Esther Tokusi, Social Protection Officer for Turkana West.

Windhoek – A 29-year-old man was taken into custody on Monday following the death of a 35-year-old woman, after a post-mortem examination revealed she had been raped and murdered. The incident occurred at Ignatius Loyola Street in Katutura, Windhoek.

According to Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), spokesperson for the Namibian Police Force, the victim, identified as Eveline Gariseb, and the suspect were drinking at her house before moving to his home. “The deceased was reportedly picked up by her male friend, and they had drinks at his room before going to sleep,” Muronga explained. Initial reports indicated that the suspect found Gariseb unresponsive the next morning and alerted the landlord, who then called an ambulance. The subsequent police update on Tuesday confirmed that the post-mortem concluded Gariseb was raped and strangled to death, with internal neck injuries evident.

The suspect now faces charges of murder and rape and is being held at the Katutura Police Station. The police are continuing their investigation into the case.