KONSALCAN Inc. [K-PUSH] People United to Save Humanity

 

Kono district is in the Eastern Province, and borders with Kenema district to the southwest, the Republic of Guinea to the east, Koinadugu district to the northeast and Kailahun district to the southeast. Its capital and the largest city is Koidu town. The other major towns in the district are Motema, Yengema, Tombodu, Jaiama Nimikoro and Sewafe. This district is divided into fourteen chiefdoms namely Fiama, Gbane, Gbane Kandor, Gbense, Gorama Kono, Kamara, Lei, Mafindor, Nimikoro, Nimiyama, Sandor, Soa, Tankoro, and Toli.

The population is religiously mixed between Muslim and Christians and home to many ethnic groups. During the decade long civil war (1991-2002), heavy fighting caused many people to flee their homes and there was widespread looting. The rich reserves of diamonds in the area were one of the main reasons for the fighting.

Population distribution: As indicated in the projected population for 2014, some 53% of the residents are among the active workforce between the age group 15-64 years, while 26% fall between 5-14 years of age group and 17% are under the age of 5 years (see table aside). Nearly 67% of the district population resides in rural areas. The average family size is 5.6.

Livelihood and Economy: Kono district is the largest diamond producer in Sierra Leone, gold and alluvial diamond mining are important economic activities of the residents. Although agriculture has not been the main source of livelihood of the majority (less than 30% rely on farming), in some areas rice, cassava, corn, and beans are grown and small groups of residents grow coffee, cacao and palm oil. 

The diamond mining industry has attracted many people from other parts of the country to settle down in Kono, making the district a cosmopolitan one. Diamonds were first discovered in the area during the 1930s, local residents work as employees for the large foreign owned mining companies. 12% of the population are in poorest category and 30% fall into the medium poor category. Gini coefficient is 0.27 which is on the lower side (scale from 0-1)

Sandor is one of the largest chiefdoms in Sierra Leone and the largest in Kono District. However, the chiefdom is still yet to have the required number of educational institutions needed to provide basic education for the high population of children in the chiefdom. 

Konsalcan, an NGO based in Canada has just taken over a very young Junior Secondary to provide the basic necessities of the staff and students. The management team assured the community members that Konsalcan will make sure that the school gets the the basic necessities for learning to take place.

Kono News Network

By Abdulai Karefala Kamara

At least three men have allegedly gang raped a young woman at Kangama village in Soa chiefdom Kono District. In an interview with the survivor, name withheld, she said that the alleged perpetrators were like brothers to her, noting that she had been rendering personal help to them owning to the fact that they were now family friends. The survivor pointed out that she is a cookery seller at Kangama village, noting that her family friend relationship with the alleged perpetrators started from there as they regularly buy her cookery.

According to her, she met the ugly event sometime last week when a bike rider whom she sent to collect her usual business at the center where she trades. However, after some time she could not see the bike rider and she decided to go before him because customers were impatiently waiting for her. The survivor fortunately saw him as she confirmed that the rider attempted to escort her but she resisted because she was in the company of the alleged rapists she perceived to be brothers, noting that shortly after the bike rider left three out of the four men allegedly gang raped her until she became unconscious.

Meanwhile three suspects are said to be arrested and are helping the police at the Tankoro Police Divisional Headquarter with investigation with regards the alleged gang raped while the survivor is presently admitted at the Koidu Government Hospital responding to treatment.

Yardu Sandor is rapidly improving on Basic Education at the Junior Secondary School level. The pioneer students together with their dedicated teachers are working very hard to acquire education with the limited resources available.

The entire community is working tirelessly to support the school.

The project was initiated by Tamba Yusufu Momodu and coordinated by his brother Komba Momodu.  Both of these are currently studying to their diplomas from college.  

A cross-section of the students and their teachers were represented at at the Eastern Radio Station to speak to the people of Kono about the developments taking place in their community in Yardu Sandor.  This school will serve a large section in Njiekor which will accommodate students from all neighboring elementary schools.

By: Abdulai Karefala Kamara

Kono News Network

The Deputy Director of Education has warned principals not to risk their job by admitting pupils in JSS 1 that performed poorly in the just concluded National Primary school Examination (NPSE).

Alimamy Kamara made the Statement during a day engagement with Principals at the Ansarul Islamic Girls Senior Secondary School in Tankoro Chiefdom Koidu City Kono District, while he was giving a general update and Analysis on the Just concluded National Primary school Examination.

According to the Deputy Director of Education among the 14 Chiefdoms in Kono District Gbane Kandor got the highest passes in this year's National Primary school Examination with 87℅ percent Passes and 23 Percent failure while other Chiefdoms underperformed adding that Gorama Kono got the worst result as 10 schools sent 160 Candidates but got 16 Passes while 144 Candidates failed, adding that the total Percentage rate for the District is 61.9 % Percent.

Making his Statement the Chairman council of Principles Sheaku Kamara thanked the Deputy Director if Education for Analyzing the National Primary school Examination Results and assured him that his members will not fall victim of Circumstance, adding that his membership will work tooth and nail to see that they all abide by the Education Policy.

On his Part the Chairman Sierra Leone Teachers Union Kono branch Fengai Morquee admonished Teachers present to work as professionals in their field, in other not to involved into any Clandestine movement, but rather maintain their integrity, as that is key in human life, he noted.

Meanwhile, the meeting ended up with questions and answers by teachers present.

By Abdulai Karefala Kamara

Email Address: abdulaikkamara666@gm

A special complaint Discipline internal investigation tribunal court, held at the criminal investigation Department of the Tankoro Police Divisional Headquarters Presided over by Assistant Superintendent of Police John Mannah who also doubles as the crime officer one of the aforementioned Police Station has investigated and dismissed from the Police force Police Constable 15625 Sahr Tengbeh for Penetrating a seven year old girl in Gandor town Gbane chiefdom Kono District name withheld.

The Police Constable was found guilty by the said court on four count charges: lack incivility, improper practice, failing to comply with any Standing order issued by the inspector general of police, Any other act, conduct disorder or neglect to the Prejudice of good order and discipline.

According to the statement of the survivor read by the investigator in the court as she was in Freetown for medication and protection, the Police officer whilst executing his duty at a check point at Gandor town, sent the seven year old girl for a kettle for him to attend to nature, noting that upon bringing the kettle the Police officer held on the girl's hand to a room where he stripped both of them naked and penetrated her.

The statement noted that after the girl was penetrated good started oozing from her Private Part, and that the Police in question whilst holding the girl's mouth not to make any alarm promised to give her money if she does not tell anyone about her Plight. The girl's statement further that the Police Constable ran out of luck and was seen coming from the room where he penetrated the girl by a woman that was harvesting potatoes leaves. The matter was reported to the Gandon Police Station and a health facility where the penetration was ascertained.

Meanwhile during the cross examination by the Police Constable 15625 Sahr Tengbeh denied penetrating the girl noting that the statements of the witnesses were baseless and unfounded. The defaulted upon th mandate of the CDIID Eastern Regional boss was handed over to the family support unit of the Tankoro Police Station whilst the Presiding officer's dismissal recommendation is subject to approval of the inspector general of the Sierra Leone Police. According to the CDIID tribunal court the defaulter has at least three weeks to appeal in any court of law if displeased with the judgement Passed by the chairman and Presiding officer of the said CDIID tribunal court

WRITTEN BY: Baimba Adam Daboh,P.R.O KONSALCAN . 

EMAIL ADDRESS. diplomaticdaboh@gmail.com.

A humanitarian organization, SILNORF has engaged journalists on rights to food program in the country, with close reference to capacity building on the implementation, promotion of rights to food project in Sierra Leone.

The program however, is sponsored by the Germany Government, through WELT HUNGER HILFE, and implemented by two partners; SILNORF and Connect Sierra Leone.

According to the project manager, Abdulai Kamara said, the project is geared towards promoting the right to food project.

Dilating on the importance of the training project, he lauded the efforts of the Federal Ministry for Economic cooperation and development by the Germany Government. 

He pointed out that, the training project is a pilot phase, which will end for three years. Adding that, they did not want to see people crying for food. That is why according to him, they have taken the lead to train Civil Society, Journalist and other State actors. He stressed that, the goal of the project is to make sure that the right of food become a law. Meanwhile, let people see food business as any other human right principle. Mr. Kamara said, let the Journalist create a platform for the general public to gain awareness, and engaged Community within a twinkle of an eye.

BAIMBA ADAM DABOH VOK RADIO

The people of Wordu town, Upper Sandor Kono District are calling the attention of government and other authorities to address their bad road network. Because of the deplorable road network, the people said they are suffering severely.

Highlighting their challenges, the senior section chief says, they lack good drinking water, prices of commodities skyrocketed, no trained and qualified teachers in their schools, lack medicines in their health centre,among others. Cross section of VOK WORKERS pay visit to Yormandu and Wordu town.

Yormandu is the home of the former sacked vice president of Sierra Leone, ALHAJI SAM SUMANA. This is the road leading to YORMANDU and WORDU TOWN. 

KONO NEWS NETWORK

BY SAHR DAVID LEBBIE

The quality of education in Sierra Leone over the past decades has continued to degenerate to the point where the trend seriously undermines the human capacity development of the country's populace. Key to the degeneration is how much almost every facet of Sierra Leonean society participates in examination malpractices- pupils, students, teachers, examination officers, parents, police and so on.

In order to combat this situation a task force committee has been set up by the government to monitor, observe and assess public examinations in the country including NPSE, BECE, WASSCE. The committee comprises of teachers, Sierra Leone Teachers Union, Anti Corruption Commission and the Police Force.

Addressing the pupils, Mr. Fengai Morquee a teacher and doubles as the District representative of Sierra Leone Teachers Union encourages all and sundry to deviate from such malpractices. He thereby urges all students to maintain their integrity by studying to pass all examination. He also reminded all about the penalties one will face when caught.

UPDATES ON ACCIDENT

PRESS RELEASE

21ST JULY 2020

UPDATE ON HON REBECCA Y KAMARA ROAD ACCIDENT

The Coalition for Change (C4C) Party is sad to report that our only female Member of Parliament (MP) Honourable Rebecca Yei Kamara, was involved in a gruesome road accident today in the environs of Sagbe and Faaoh, near Bumpeh in Kono District.

She survived the accident and is currently undergoing intensive medical treatment at the Government Hospital in Koidu City, Kono District.

Some other members of her entourage did not survive and may their souls rest in peace. We share our deepest condolences with the families of anyone who have lost their lives.

We thank God for his ongoing mercies as she and other survivors continue to respond to professional medical treatment.

We take this opportunity to share our good wishes with our Honourable and her family as they deal with this trying situation and wish her a full and speedy recovery.

We shall keep the public updated on her progress and ask that you keep her and the other people involved in the accident in your prayers.

May God continue to bless us all and order our daily steps.

Sincerely

Koighor Aloysious Foh

National Secretary General

Coalition for Change (C4C)

This is one of several gestures shown by sons and daughters of Kono.  Kono diasporas have contributed in divers ways to the development of their people and Kono as a district. This recent food distribution was donated by a son of Kono, commonly known as  Adrah Jalloh.  Konos must be very proud of what their children are doing to support their people back home.

The food was distributed by the most abled Mayor Komba Sam.  It is hoped that more individuals and groups of Kono diasporas will continue to emulate these acts of kindness, bringing significant changes to the lives of the people of Kono.

Koidu New Sembehun City Council embarked on a three days Community Sensitization on Revenue drive.

Section 45 (3) of the LGA 2004 states that the local councils shall make adequate efforts to collect their revenues. 

Within that same legislative document, Section 56 (1) (a) of the LGA 2004, says that Council shall issue a license to any person in its locality who establishes or maintains premises from the which to practice any trade, business or profession.

On this note, Koidu New Sembehun City Council through the hardworking Chief Administrator Francis M. Tiffa technically established the use of P.A System sensitization.

The primary objective is to reach all communities professionally, educating them on the essence of paying property and business licenses. He then initiated the system of table to table registration in all the various markets in Koidu Municipality. This awareness campaign was implemented by the IEC Officer, Valuation Officer, including the chairman and Chairlady Traders union Kono district.

The WhatsApp hype and misinformation is just an attempt on the part of light weight politicians to clamour for underserved attention. As Minister of Local Government and Rural Development with the mandate to provide support to and oversight over 190 Chiefdoms, how could a naive politician boxing above his weight be allowed to usurp my constitutional responsibility in the name of furthering his already flagged political capital?

The issue is simple, Sam Sumana's attempt to take over my role yesterday, was a clear attempt at embarrassing government. It was disrespectful and shameful to say the least. He only ended up embarrassing himself and such juvenile posturing has to stop. How dear him? The ceremony of the unwell Paramount Chief will continue as planned with the Ministry of Local Government playing a critical role in ensuring that a deserving Paramount Chief is provided a very dignified treatment in accordance with the customs and traditions of the people of Mafindor Chiefdom.

@Tamba Lamina- MLGRD

Mustapha Juana reporting:

The former Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Chief Alhaji Sam Sumana and delegation today paid a visit to the family of the late Paramount Chief Aiah Abu KONGOBAR of Mafindor Chiefdom, Kono district.

Former Vice President, Chief Sam Sumana and team were received by Paramount Chiefs and members of the bereaved family.

In a short message, Chief Sam Sumana called for unity in addressing issues affecting Kono district and Chieftaincy matters especially in times of need.

He commended the role of Paramount Chief Aiah Abu KONGOBA in fostering unity in Kono and promoting the developmental and representational issues of the district at national level.

The former Vice President also thanked the government for their support and intervention through the Minister of Local government and rural development, Hon. Tamba Lamina and Hon. Philip Tondoneh. His remarks were endorsed by the former minister of transport and aviation, Leonard Balogun Koroma.

Hon. Tamba Lamina also made brief remarks highlighting the support of government to the family and district towards the arrangements.

Paramount Chief Foryoh gave the closing remarks on behalf of the Paramount Chiefs.

By Abdulai Karefala Kamara, Radio New Song 91.1 Fm

The Kono District Covid-19 Coordinator has requested the Koidu Limited community development office to construct a security post at the former Ebola command Centre where they have relocated to ensure the in and out of everybody.

Reverend Sahr Sam made this appeal during a donation ceremony organized by the Koidu Limited Community Development office at there relocated office.

The donated items included 50kg of 50 bags of rice, 5 cartons of Sebba Soap, 5 cartons of body washing Soap, and 5 Jerrycan of vegetable cooking oil.

Presenting the donated items the manager of Koidu Limited community development office Philip Sorboeh on behalf of his Head of Department and the company Presented the Said items to the Kono District Dicoverc for quarantine homes in the District, to ease the cry of the People living in quarantine homes in City and the District as a whole.

SAHR DAVIDSON LEBBIE

KONO NEWS NETWORK

As an elite school in the district, the Apostle Bona Aladura Secondary School has on Friday 26th June 2020 embarked on massive cleaning before school reopens. The cleaning exercise is class timely as schools were closed for the past three months due to the Corona virus pandemic that has affected the globe.

Due to it’s distinct performance and community involvement in school related issues, the cleaning exercise was aided by youths in the community, staff of the school and some pupils who volunteered to join the exercise. As measures are unfolding, the principal of the school deemed it necessary to observe all Corona virus preventive measures and creating a conducive atmosphere for learning.

Written by BAIMBA ADAM DABOH VOK RADIO 98.0 FM IN KONO.

In complimenting the tremendous efforts of the Sierra Leone government in the fight against the corona virus pandemic disease in the country, the honourable member of Parliament representing constituency 029 Kono District, Hon. REBECCA YEI KAMARA has provided corona virus preventive materials to the people of Kwakor Park, Koidu city, Kono District today Thursday, l8th Jun 2020.

In presenting the materials, Hon. Rebecca Yei Kamara expressed profound gratitude, sincere thanks and appreciation to her people for voting her to parliament, adding that, voting her to represent them in the HOUSE of representatives was not a mistake but in the right direction. She disclosed that, with the help of Hon. SAA Emerson Lamina, and women in Kono District, they provided the preventive materials to help fight the corona virus pandemic disease. She described the disease as real killer disease and advised everyone to strictly listen and adhere to medical advice. Honourable appealed to all the women to do everything humanly possible to fight against the pandemic disease, as they are most vulnerable and suffer the most. She therefore called on all parents to encourage their children, particularly the girl to take their education very seriously. She lamented that; most girls have become pregnant during the corona scourge.

Expressing his views, the chairman of the engagement, Tamba Ajiebu said, Hon. Rebecca provided the materials to the people of Kwakor park as one of the ways to fight against the corona pandemic disease.

Other speakers who made meaningful contributions include: the chairlady of Kwakor park, Hawa Fengai, Zonal chairlady, Mary Foday, representing the Mamie Queen of Kono District, Network Movement for Justice and Development (NMJD) representative, Christine Pettiquoi, Rebecca J Yambasu, president of Kono women Network in Governance, and Mrs. Evelyn Nyandemoh, representing the District corona virus response Centre.

BY BAIMBA ADAM DABOH, VOK RADIO 98.0 FM KONO 

In complimenting the efforts of the Sierra Leone government in the fight against the corona virus pandemic disease in Sierra Leone, the coalition of FULBEH youth, Sierra Leone ,Kono branch has on Wednesday the 3rd June 2020,donated food items including water in the quarantine homes of Kondewa street and Bayoh street, Koidu city, Kono District.

In his presentation at the two quarantine homes, the coordinator of the coalition, Mohammed Leo Bah said, their visit at the quarantine homes is to know about the welfare of the people ,and also to make a donation of food items, and water as part of their own contribution in the fight against the COVID-19 in the country. 

He pointed out that, they are all not paid workers, but as young people, they thought it necessary that, their contribution is eminent in the fight against the corona virus deadly pandemic disease out of the country. He however stated that, nobody is praying to be in the situation the quarantine homes are faced with presently.

In plight of the above, they as part of the coalition thought it wise to provide food items and water to the people at the various quarantine centres according to their earning power.

Coordinator Mohammed Bah said, it is not when you have enough you can give to others. According to him, what is more vital in giving, is the intention behind the goodness. He however commended the efforts of the media houses as one of the forefront runners in the fight.

In their separate responses at the various quarantine centres, they all appreciated the gesture, and consider it timely. They stressed that, if even the coalition should have come empty handed to visit them, they should have still appreciated it for their concern, and not to talk of bringing another goodness. 

The membership that accompanied the donation were;

1. Mohammed Leo Bah, programme coordinator.

2.Ibrahim Bah, Secretary General.

3.Abubakarr Sall, Organizing Secretary one.

4.Mohammed Osha Kamara, in the organizing team.

5.Abdulai Jalloh, Financial Secretary.

By Abdulai Karefala Kamara 

As Part of their support in the fight against Covid 19 the hygiene sisters Kono have embark on cleaning exercise at the Koidu Government hospital on Saturday 29 may 2020. They targeted the  Pediatric or Children's ward both ward 1,2 and 3
In her Statement the chairlady of  hygiene sisters Kono Fanta divulge to me that they though it expident to embark on such activities due to the huge cry and concerns coming from Patients that have been admitting their children  at the aforesaid ward noting  that the Place is becoming a breeding ground for insect like cockroach champion and bed box, and not to even talk about rat, it is the most common domestic animal that you can see when you entered the pediatric ward,and as a Youth organization comprises of  young Girls and young woman they see the need to give their helping hand to the Situation. As  children are the leaders of  today and tomorrow.

  On her Part Sia Maltida Charles the vice chairlady of the aforesaid organization Intimated our report that they tasks each and every members of the organization to contribute a sum of five thousands leones  in other to Buy soap, and some tools to embark  on the cleaning of the Pediatric ward during the Cleaning exercise they Plunged out huge numbers of Cockroach, Champion, and rats  from various wards. As the cleaning exercise is going to be a continually Process.

  When contacted to Know his take on the cleaning exercise  at the Pediatric ward Paul T Kebbie Doctor at the aforesaid ward thanks and appreciate the Hygiene sisters for their  laudable  effort they accorded to the Pediatric ward as it have been a cry and a call for concerns from The Patients and other visitor's about the unhygienic condition of the Pediatric ward, he Pray to God Almighty to Bless Hygiene sisters, and he is calling on NGO and People to help the said organization. Paul T Kebbie applause them for their Good work they have done as he Put it "health is wealth and cleaning is next to Godliness"
He Stressed