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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Machar’s Defense Declares Juba Special Court Illegal: Court Mandate Expired, Demands His Immediate Release

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SPLA-IO Leader Dr. Riek Machar 


‎Juba, South Sudan 

The defense team representing First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon and seven other SPLM/A-IO detainees has challenged the legality and jurisdiction of the ongoing “Special Court on the Nasir Incident”, describing it as unconstitutional and time-barred.


‎Read: Rebel Forces and RSF Forces Regroup Near Sudan Border, South Sudan Officials Warn ‎

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During the ninth session of the proceedings held on Monday at Freedom Hall in Juba, the defense submitted a formal motion questioning the temporal jurisdiction of the court, arguing that its legal mandate had already expired.

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‎Defense Argues Court’s Mandate Expired:

‎According to the defense, the ministerial order establishing the Special Court was issued on September 1, 2025, granting it authority to operate from September 8 to October 8 a period of only one month.

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Read: ‎South Sudan Court of Appeal Orders Retrial for Four Kenyans Serving 72-Year Sentences ‎


‎“Upon the expiration of this timeframe, the court became jurisdictionally incompetent and unlawful,” the defense argued, calling for the immediate release of all SPLM/A-IO detainees, including Dr. Machar.

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‎Despite the objection, the Special Court reportedly offered no immediate comment on the motion. The session was later adjourned to Wednesday, October 15, to allow time for the SPLM-in-Government (SPLM-IG) to seek an extension of the court’s mandate.

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‎SPLM-IO Denounces “Political Witch-Hunt”

‎In a statement signed by Cde. Puok Both Baluang, the SPLM/A-IO criticized the proceedings as a “sham trial” aimed at undermining the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS).

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Read: Civilians Flee Lakama’di as SSPDF Pursues NAS and SPLA-IO Rebel Group in Mundri East ‎


‎“The so-called Special Court is a mechanism created to abrogate the peace agreement and conduct a political witch-hunt against Dr. Riek Machar and the SPLM/A-IO,” the statement read.

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‎The SPLM/A-IO reaffirmed its rejection of the court’s legitimacy and reiterated its demand for the unconditional release of Dr. Machar and all detained opposition officials.

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‎Background:

‎The Special Court on the Nasir Incident was formed to investigate alleged crimes linked to the 2013 conflict in Nasir. 

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Read: Video Clip: SSPDF Commander Col. Duoth in Nasir Dismisses Death Rumors, Says He Is ‘Alive and Well’


SPLM-IO leaders have consistently dismissed the process as politically motivated, citing violations of the peace deal and lack of judicial independence.

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‎Next Hearing: 

‎The court will reconvene on October 15, 2025, amid mounting political tension between the SPLM-IG and SPLM-IO factions over the trial’s legality and its implications for national peace implementation.

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