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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South Sudan’s Political Crisis Deepens as Bishops Sound Alarm Over Machar’s Detention ‎

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‎South Sudan is facing a deepening political crisis following the detention of First Vice President Riek Machar, a move that has triggered national and international alarm. 

‎Concerns are mounting that this development could unravel the already fragile peace agreement and reignite violent conflict in the world’s youngest nation.

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‎Machar’s Detention Sparks Unrest

‎According to reports, Machar was placed under house arrest after heavily armed government forces entered his residence, disarmed his bodyguards, and served him with an arrest warrant on unspecified charges. The SPLM-IO, Machar’s party, immediately condemned the act, calling it a violation of the 2018 peace agreement and declaring the accord “dead.”

‎This development comes at a time when South Sudan is preparing for its first-ever elections scheduled for December 2025. However, political tensions and distrust between President Salva Kiir and Machar longtime rivals turned uneasy partners have raised doubts about whether the elections will proceed peacefully.

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‎Bishops Call for Urgent Dialogue

‎In response to the unfolding crisis, the South Sudan and Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference issued a strong statement condemning Machar’s detention and warning of its potential consequences. The bishops urged both President Kiir and Machar to engage in urgent dialogue to prevent further deterioration of the political situation.

‎“We urge our leaders to put the nation above personal or political interests,” the bishops said in their statement. “The people of South Sudan should not be subjected to renewed suffering. Peace and stability must be preserved.”

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‎International Community Raises Alarm

‎International bodies, including the United Nations, African Union, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), have also expressed grave concern. UN Secretary-General António Guterres cautioned that the situation is “darkly reminiscent” of the civil wars that devastated South Sudan from 2013 to 2018, leading to the deaths of nearly 400,000 people and the displacement of millions.

‎The United States, the European Union, and other international partners have called on President Kiir to immediately release Machar, warning that his detention could escalate tensions and plunge the country back into chaos.

‎“The arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar is a dangerous move that threatens the fragile peace process,” a U.S. State Department spokesperson said. “We urge South Sudanese leaders to exercise restraint and commit to peaceful dialogue.”

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‎What’s Next for South Sudan?

‎With the SPLM-IO effectively withdrawing from the peace process and fears of renewed conflict rising, South Sudan stands at a crossroads. Will the nation’s leaders choose dialogue and reconciliation, or will political infighting and power struggles push the country into another round of devastating conflict?

‎For the people of South Sudan, who have endured decades of war, displacement, and economic hardship, the stakes could not be higher. The coming days will be critical in determining the country’s path forward.


‎Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.

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