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...

President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, arrives in Arusha for the 23rd ordinary summit of the EAC heads of state.

President Salva Kiir. 


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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, on Thursday arrived in Arusha, to participate in the East African Heads of State Summit. 


President Kiir is expected to assume the chairmanship of EAC from his Burundian counterpart, President Evariste Ndayhimiye whose tenure has come to an end. 


Press Secretary Lily Adhieu Martin said President Kiir’s nomination as the Chair of EAC Head of State Summit signifies South Sudan’s commitment to deepening regional integration. 


The summit is held under the theme "Accelerating Economic Recovery through Climate Action and Enhancing Food Security for Improved Livelihoods".


South Sudan officially joined EAC on April 16 2016 and it will be the first time President Kiir will take the mantle of the regional bloc.


The President who left Juba this afternoon was seen off at Juba International Airport by the First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny and other senior government officials.

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