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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72 Dr. Riek Machar Bodyguards Freed After Six Months in Detention, One Dies in Custody and 22 Hospitalized

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‎Juba, September 24, 2025 


Seventy-two bodyguards of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar were released on Wednesday from the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) detention facility at Giada in Juba, after spending 178 days in custody.

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‎The development was confirmed by Nyenagwek Manayom, Executive Director in Dr. Machar’s office, who said the guards had been held since March this year.

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‎According to Nyenagwek, one of the detainees, Luka Gathok, died while in custody. 

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Out of those released, 22 are currently receiving treatment at Juba Teaching Hospital, highlighting concerns over the conditions of their detention.

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‎Despite the release, four of Machar’s senior bodyguards remain in custody. They have been identified as Mark Diu Yoah, Par Dang Yuot, Kuok Dang Yiel, and Hoth Chiok.

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‎The release comes amid heightened political tensions, with Dr. Machar himself facing trial in Juba alongside seven senior SPLM-IO officials on treason charges.

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‎Human rights observers have previously raised concerns about arbitrary detentions, prison conditions, and the treatment of political detainees in South Sudan. 

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The latest development is likely to intensify scrutiny on how political cases are handled ahead of the country’s planned elections.

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