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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Southern Unity: Mobile Court Brings Hope to Communities After a Decade ‎

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‎For the first time in more than a decade, communities in Leer, Mayiendit, Panyijjar, and Koch Counties are seeing a glimmer of justice. On April 15, 2025, a mobile court officially began operations in southern Unity State, bringing with it long awaited accountability for serious crimes including murder, rape, and gender-based violence. The court will operate until May 9 and is expected to hear over 60 cases.

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‎The initiative marks a historic return of formal justice to a region scarred by years of conflict and neglect. 

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‎Unity State Governor Riek Bim Top Long launched the court in a ceremony attended by more than 2,000 residents a powerful signal of just how urgently the people have been waiting for justice.

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‎“We are working with the judiciary and partners to bring judges permanently back to Unity,” said Governor Long. “This will enable those who have suffered harm to receive justice.”

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‎This mobile court isn’t just a temporary fix. It’s part of a broader effort supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Reconciliation, Stabilization and Resilience, and the Norwegian Embassy. 

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‎These partners are working to restore trust in legal systems and bring justice to places where traditional mechanisms alone cannot address complex crimes.

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‎Stella Abayomi, the acting head of the UNMISS field office in Unity, emphasized the importance of this initiative: “Justice and accountability are key to decreasing crime, reducing violence against women, and improving security.”

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‎To prepare for the hearings, 20 new investigators have been trained particularly to handle cases of sexual violence. Prosecutors and investigators are now actively processing complaints and building cases across the region.

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‎For many, the mobile court is a long-overdue answer to years of impunity. Maria Nyadak, a 20-year-old resident of Leer, expressed her relief: “We are excited to welcome the mobile court because it will help stop early and forced marriages in our community. Women and girls have suffered for too long without justice.”

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‎While temporary for now, the presence of this court represents a renewed commitment to human rights, the rule of law, and healing for communities that have endured far too much.

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‎Unity State is turning a page and justice, at last, is part of the story.

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