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...
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Salva Kiir Women Hospital Receives Solar Donation From South Sudanese In Diaspora

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Salva Kiir Women Hospital in Rumbek receives solar donation from South Sudanese in Diaspora mostly from Australia.  

The chairman of South Sudanese in Diaspora Australia section said that the solar is to be used mostly in the maternity ward and also to fight darkness in the maternity ward.  

The solar will be used to light the incubator in the maternity ward and all be used in theatre during operation.  

Dr. Ali Dhamir gives his thanks to the Rumbek community in diaspora for their act of kindness.  

Dr. Ali who is also the Medical Director in the facility said that the Solar's will help save many lives in Rumbek. 

Australia has a high number of South Sudanese. Here is a breakdown of their population: New South Wale 651, Western Australia 512 and Victoria 1200.

More to follow shortly.... 

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