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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PRESIDENT SALVA KIIR MAYARDIIT APPEALS FOR EXPANSION OF IGAD PEACE INITIATIVE ON SUDAN

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President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for a sustainable ceasefire, as a Crucial Step towards bringing stability in Sudan.


Kiir was addressing the Summit of Sudan's neighbours in Cairo on Thursday, outlining a set of recommendations crucial to finding a comprehensive peaceful and political settlement in Sudan while "prioritizing the interests of the Sudanese people."


The South Sudanese leader said any solution to the crisis should respect the sovereignty and teTerritorial Integrity of Sudan, warning against foreign intervention in Sudan.


“Our priorities include finding African solutions to the continent's crises,” Kiir said.


The summit seeks to set effective frameworks to peacefully settle the crisis in coordination with other regional and international tracks.


Presidential Affairs Minister Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin told journalists that it is important to bring together the different factions and parties to engage in constructive discussions to find a path towards peace.


The leaders called for continued cooperation, support, and diplomatic efforts to ensure the implementation of the recommendations put forth by President Kiir and other parties involved.

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