Police Officer Shot Dead, Gun Stolen While Guarding KCSE Exam Papers in Turkana ‎

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Turkana County Police Commander, Samuel Ndanyi. ‎A police officer was shot dead in cold blood on Monday morning while guarding Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination papers in Turkana County.  ‎ The tragic incident occurred at Kang’atotha area, Turkana Central, where officers had been deployed to provide security during the ongoing national examinations. ‎ ‎According to police reports, the slain officer was part of a team assigned to escort and guard examination materials at a local school. Witnesses said the attack happened shortly after dawn when unknown assailants ambushed the officer. His firearm, a G3 rifle, was stolen after the shooting. ‎ ‎Turkana County Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi confirmed the incident, saying the assailants struck before other officers at the examination center could respond. “We lost one of our officers this morning while he was on official duty securing KCSE exam materials. The attackers took off with his rifle. A manhunt has bee...

Former Western Lakes State Governor Stole Over 10 Million SSP Meant For Students After Being Sacked


Mr. William Kirjok who was the former Deputy Governor of Western Lakes State confirmed that his boss the Governor took the money which was meant for students and salary of the teachers in the state. 
The Scandal arises when teachers started to complained over unpaid incentives and the capitation grant for the students was not released by the state authorities. 

One of the Rumbek University Students Union leaders Mr Makur Gum said that the scandal have paralyzed all educational activities in the state and teachers are also sleeping of hunger.  
On his part the former governor has denied all this accusation and he is pointing fingers to the minister of finance in the state.  
The Scandal have raised concerned that it might be a scheme by the governor and his boys from the State Ministry.  
Here is a brief summary of the Capitation Grant. Capitation grant was to cater teachers’ incentives is a joint contribution from the government of South Sudan and European Union to support education sector in the country.

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