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Somalia Featured image for AU mission in Somalia neutralises 439 IEDs, preventing 1,756 casualties since 2017
Sat 18 May, 2024 16:05
AU mission in Somalia neutralises 439 IEDs, preventing 1,756 casualties since 2017
Featured image for AU mission in Somalia neutralises 439 IEDs, preventing 1,756 casualties since 2017

UNMAS has played a crucial role in enabling troops to identify and defuse numerous IEDs planted by Al-Shabaab militants.


somalia gender norms Featured image for Mogadishu: Four sisters defy gender norms by washing tuk-tuks to support family
Sat 18 May, 2024 15:15
Mogadishu: Four sisters defy gender norms by washing tuk-tuks to support family
Featured image for Mogadishu: Four sisters defy gender norms by washing tuk-tuks to support family

Samira, Amran, Shukri, and Hindiya Abdi wash tuk-tuks, a job traditionally reserved for men, to help their father provide for their family,


Somalia Featured image for Mogadishu court jails 70-year-old man for financing Al-Shabaab
Sat 18 May, 2024 11:48
Mogadishu court jails 70-year-old man for financing Al-Shabaab
Featured image for Mogadishu court jails 70-year-old man for financing Al-Shabaab

Ali Hussein Isaac was sentenced to seven years in prison and fined $3,000 for money laundering and financing the militant group.


waterborne diseases Featured image for Threat of waterborne diseases rises as raging floods cause crisis
Fri 17 May, 2024 07:58
Threat of waterborne diseases rises as raging floods cause crisis
Featured image for Threat of waterborne diseases rises as raging floods cause crisis

Floods increase health risks because they fill latrines in affected areas, contaminating above-ground water with faecal matter


Yusuf Haji Avenue Featured image for Hawkers barred from Eastleigh’s busy Yusuf Haji Avenue for second day

Nigeria Featured image for Worshippers trapped and killed in Mosque arson attack in Nigeria
Thu 16 May, 2024 17:24
Worshippers trapped and killed in Mosque arson attack in Nigeria
Featured image for Worshippers trapped and killed in Mosque arson attack in Nigeria

Residents reported hearing screams as the trapped worshippers struggled to open the locked doors. Neighbours rushed to help after hearing an explosion.


Somalia Featured image for Protests in Mogadishu after man who burnt pregnant wife gets death sentence
Thu 16 May, 2024 17:13
Protests in Mogadishu after man who burnt pregnant wife gets death sentence
Featured image for Protests in Mogadishu after man who burnt pregnant wife gets death sentence

The protestors, mostly mothers, argued that the Mogadishu Court acted on public emotions and did not give Sayid Ali a fair chance.


us visas Featured image for US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman clarifies visa denial reasons
Thu 16 May, 2024 16:44
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman clarifies visa denial reasons
Featured image for US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman clarifies visa denial reasons

The Ambassador said they have to be cautious with visa issuing as they may give it to individuals likely to harm the United States.


Yusuf Haji Avenue Featured image for Eastleigh businesses back hawker evictions on Yusuf Haji Avenue following violations
Thu 16 May, 2024 16:17
Eastleigh businesses back hawker evictions on Yusuf Haji Avenue following violations
Featured image for Eastleigh businesses back hawker evictions on Yusuf Haji Avenue following violations

Mohamed also stated that it is not permissible in Islam to conduct business on the road. "It is haram to do business on the road, it is against the teachings of Islam." 


nairobi city askaris Featured image for City askaris forcefully evict hawkers from Eastleigh's Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue
Wed 15 May, 2024 19:59
City askaris forcefully evict hawkers from Eastleigh's Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue
Featured image for City askaris forcefully evict hawkers from Eastleigh's Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue

Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue is the busiest in Eastleigh, with more than 50 malls that serve many shoppers daily.


Northern Kenya Featured image for CS Murkomen assesses damage caused by floods on Lamu-Witu-Garsen road
Wed 15 May, 2024 16:45
CS Murkomen assesses damage caused by floods on Lamu-Witu-Garsen road
Featured image for CS Murkomen assesses damage caused by floods on Lamu-Witu-Garsen road

"The volume of the water and the depth of the flow are still high, making it impossible for vehicles to pass," said CS Murkomen.


Somalia Featured image for Mogadishu Appeals Court upholds death sentence for Sayid Ali convicted of killing wife
Wed 15 May, 2024 13:35
Mogadishu Appeals Court upholds death sentence for Sayid Ali convicted of killing wife
Featured image for Mogadishu Appeals Court upholds death sentence for Sayid Ali convicted of killing wife

Sayid was convicted of burning his pregnant wife, Luul Abdiaziz, to death.


road Featured image for KeNHA to reopen the Garissa-Nairobi highway
Wed 15 May, 2024 12:24
KeNHA to reopen the Garissa-Nairobi highway
Featured image for KeNHA to reopen the Garissa-Nairobi highway

Charles Kyalo, a bus driver on this route, confirmed that the road would be ready for use within a few days.


Videos Featured image for County officials assess flood and sewer damage in Eastleigh North, promise solutions
Tue 14 May, 2024 17:47
County officials assess flood and sewer damage in Eastleigh North, promise solutions
Featured image for County officials assess flood and sewer damage in Eastleigh North, promise solutions

Eastleigh has been experiencing sewerage system failures over the past few years, with frequent bursts during heavy rains, which present health risks.


News Featured image for Fire breaks out at Eastleigh's Moonlight Shopping Centre 
Tue 14 May, 2024 11:46
Fire breaks out at Eastleigh's Moonlight Shopping Centre 
Featured image for Fire breaks out at Eastleigh's Moonlight Shopping Centre 

The fire is said to have begun due to a cooking gas incident at Madal Restaurant and Cafe on the first floor of the building.


tiktoker Owliyo Featured image for Puntland singer makes waves on social media despite sicknesses, lack of romance
Mon 13 May, 2024 22:45
Puntland singer makes waves on social media despite sicknesses, lack of romance
Featured image for Puntland singer makes waves on social media despite sicknesses, lack of romance

Nuuradin Sugaal, aka Owliyo, says he is "just a sick man" who has never been in love, but has moved many with his romantic songs.


schools reopen Featured image for New Eastleigh Primary School undergoes massive transformation as students resume studies
Mon 13 May, 2024 17:44
New Eastleigh Primary School undergoes massive transformation as students resume studies
Featured image for New Eastleigh Primary School undergoes massive transformation as students resume studies

The administration refurbished washrooms that had been in deplorable condition, posing health hazards to students.


Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan Featured image for BBS Mall distributes food items to Kamukunji residents affected by floods 
Sat 11 May, 2024 20:22
BBS Mall distributes food items to Kamukunji residents affected by floods 
Featured image for BBS Mall distributes food items to Kamukunji residents affected by floods 

Dalmar Abdi, the Head of Marketing and Communication Officer of BBS Mall, emphasised that recipients were carefully verified to ensure assistance reached those in need.


Yusuf Hassan Featured image for Nairobi property developers form association to address challenges
Sat 11 May, 2024 19:25
Nairobi property developers form association to address challenges
Featured image for Nairobi property developers form association to address challenges

The chairman clarified that membership was not only for the Somali community but is open to all Kenyans.


Yusuf Hassan Featured image for Somalia PM Hamza Abdi Barre makes landmark visit to BBS Mall
Fri 10 May, 2024 00:16
Somalia PM Hamza Abdi Barre makes landmark visit to BBS Mall
Featured image for Somalia PM Hamza Abdi Barre makes landmark visit to BBS Mall

Prime Minister Hamza arrived in Nairobi on Monday and held bilateral talks with DP Gachagua in Karen.


Robbery Featured image for Eastleigh residents on edge as armed youth roam street at midnight
Thu 09 May, 2024 19:22
Eastleigh residents on edge as armed youth roam street at midnight
Featured image for Eastleigh residents on edge as armed youth roam street at midnight

The incident, which occurred at Mina Towers on Kirongothi Street a few days ago, has instilled fear among residents.


Somalia Featured image for Eastleigh Business District Association hosts Somalia PM Hamza Abdi
Thu 09 May, 2024 13:54
Eastleigh Business District Association hosts Somalia PM Hamza Abdi
Featured image for Eastleigh Business District Association hosts Somalia PM Hamza Abdi

"As you know, Somalis are great goal scorers when it comes to business creation in East African countries," said Hamza.


Pangani police Featured image for 26 members of Mathare Justice Center arrested for alleged incitement
Wed 08 May, 2024 19:53
26 members of Mathare Justice Center arrested for alleged incitement
Featured image for 26 members of Mathare Justice Center arrested for alleged incitement

The members claimed the timing of these arrests raises suspicion since they occurred amidst criticism by the Mathare Justice Center of the government's handling of the flood crisis.


Videos Featured image for Floods bring blessing for youth harvesting metals from Nairobi River for resale
Wed 08 May, 2024 18:33
Floods bring blessing for youth harvesting metals from Nairobi River for resale
Featured image for Floods bring blessing for youth harvesting metals from Nairobi River for resale

Eric Randere's story is unusual, given that while heavy rains and floods wreak havoc in many parts of the country, he has found a reason to celebrate.


Yusuf Haji road Featured image for Environment officer vows action as Green Army faces backlash over garbage dumping
Wed 08 May, 2024 16:22
Environment officer vows action as Green Army faces backlash over garbage dumping
Featured image for Environment officer vows action as Green Army faces backlash over garbage dumping

Currently, there are several spots in Eastleigh where garbage has been allegedly dumped by the team, who claim the locations are collection points.


Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan Featured image for Hope, relief as hundreds in Kamukunji collect bursary cheques
Mon 06 May, 2024 17:52
Hope, relief as hundreds in Kamukunji collect bursary cheques
Featured image for Hope, relief as hundreds in Kamukunji collect bursary cheques

Parents and students braved the morning rain, some queuing as early as 6 am, eager to receive financial assistance for their educational pursuits.


Somalia Featured image for Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle: The Somali diplomat strengthening relations with Kenya
Mon 06 May, 2024 10:46
Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle: The Somali diplomat strengthening relations with Kenya
Featured image for Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle: The Somali diplomat strengthening relations with Kenya

Having experienced first-hand the ravages of conflict in other parts of the world, Jabril returned to Somalia in early 2000 to facilitate peace among his people.


TikTok Featured image for Woman touches hearts for her honesty as she hands over plot she took care of for 34 years
Sun 05 May, 2024 14:30
Woman touches hearts for her honesty as she hands over plot she took care of for 34 years
Featured image for Woman touches hearts for her honesty as she hands over plot she took care of for 34 years

Gaciye, a police officer from the Marehan clan, recognised the danger his clan faced and asked Maimuna to safeguard his plot in his absence before fleeing.


Wajir East Member of Parliament Adan Daud Featured image for 24-year-old launches book delving into pressing social issues faced by Somalis
Sat 04 May, 2024 23:05
24-year-old launches book delving into pressing social issues faced by Somalis
Featured image for 24-year-old launches book delving into pressing social issues faced by Somalis

"Divine Disorder" delves into matters of love, mental health, and social justice and offers ways on how to deal with issues of friendship, heartbreak, grief, and depression.


shakahola massacre Featured image for Governor Mung'aro issues five-day ultimatum for Shakahola victims bodies to be moved
Sat 04 May, 2024 20:30
Governor Mung'aro issues five-day ultimatum for Shakahola victims bodies to be moved
Featured image for Governor Mung'aro issues five-day ultimatum for Shakahola victims bodies to be moved

The governor noted that preserving the bodies was a burden to the already overwhelmed county of Kilifi and a nuisance to the visitors of the hospital.


Yusuf Hassan Featured image for Record-Breaking: Kamukunji grants Sh61 million in bursaries to 9,848 students
Sat 04 May, 2024 17:52
Record-Breaking: Kamukunji grants Sh61 million in bursaries to 9,848 students
Featured image for Record-Breaking: Kamukunji grants Sh61 million in bursaries to 9,848 students

Over 53,000 students have benefited from bursaries since he was first elected, which is the highest ever given by any MP during that period.


News Featured image for Gikomba traders count losses as government demolishes structures
Fri 03 May, 2024 14:39
Gikomba traders count losses as government demolishes structures
Featured image for Gikomba traders count losses as government demolishes structures

The traders are angry with the government, accusing it of inadequate communication and a lack of options.


Umi Bashir Featured image for PS Umi Bashir engages youth in Eastleigh, calls for positive social media use and entrepreneurship
Thu 02 May, 2024 18:34
PS Umi Bashir engages youth in Eastleigh, calls for positive social media use and entrepreneurship
Featured image for PS Umi Bashir engages youth in Eastleigh, calls for positive social media use and entrepreneurship

Recognising unemployment as a primary concern, she urged the youth to explore entrepreneurial avenues if traditional employment opportunities remain scarce.


Yusuf Hassan Featured image for NCBA Bank hosts successful customer engagement forum at Eastleigh branch
Thu 02 May, 2024 16:52
NCBA Bank hosts successful customer engagement forum at Eastleigh branch
Featured image for NCBA Bank hosts successful customer engagement forum at Eastleigh branch

That bank currently serves an impressive 3,000 customers per month at its branch at Business Bay Square Mall.


News Featured image for Tragic blaze claims lives of two young children in Kitui Village, Pumwani Ward
Thu 02 May, 2024 15:39
Tragic blaze claims lives of two young children in Kitui Village, Pumwani Ward
Featured image for Tragic blaze claims lives of two young children in Kitui Village, Pumwani Ward

Neighbours were quick to notice the billowing smoke emanating from the house and started fighting the fire.


TikToker Featured image for Shock as renowned Somali TikToker Hodan Gaabo is killed in Garissa accident
Wed 01 May, 2024 19:36
Shock as renowned Somali TikToker Hodan Gaabo is killed in Garissa accident
Featured image for Shock as renowned Somali TikToker Hodan Gaabo is killed in Garissa accident

A video posted by Hodan just six hours before her untimely demise showed her walking alongside three police officers.


Kitui Featured image for Devastating floods leave 200 families in Kamukunji homeless, helpless
Wed 01 May, 2024 19:22
Devastating floods leave 200 families in Kamukunji homeless, helpless
Featured image for Devastating floods leave 200 families in Kamukunji homeless, helpless

The onset of floods caught many residents off guard, particularly those living along the riverbanks.


Yusuf Haji road Featured image for Outrage as Green Army team caught dumping garbage on Yusuf Haji Road
Tue 30 Apr, 2024 16:53
Outrage as Green Army team caught dumping garbage on Yusuf Haji Road
Featured image for Outrage as Green Army team caught dumping garbage on Yusuf Haji Road

The footage shows two individuals clad in Green Army attire unloading huge piles of garbage onto the busy road.


Power black out Featured image for Businesses suffer as prolonged power outage grips Eastleigh
Tue 30 Apr, 2024 12:29
Businesses suffer as prolonged power outage grips Eastleigh
Featured image for Businesses suffer as prolonged power outage grips Eastleigh

The affected areas are from 3rd Street to 14th Street on Second Avenue, leaving businesses without electricity.


Scottish National Party Featured image for Humza Yousaf, Scotland leader with Kenyan roots, resigns
Mon 29 Apr, 2024 18:31
Humza Yousaf, Scotland leader with Kenyan roots, resigns
Featured image for Humza Yousaf, Scotland leader with Kenyan roots, resigns

Humza's resignation came shortly after he terminated the governing coalition between the SNP and the Scottish Greens.


News Featured image for Heavy rains dampen business for Eastleigh hawkers
Mon 29 Apr, 2024 07:29
Heavy rains dampen business for Eastleigh hawkers
Featured image for Heavy rains dampen business for Eastleigh hawkers

The situation worsens when heavy rains lead to flooding, effectively shutting down all businesses in the area, including established shops.


Quran Featured image for Ekaha Beitate wins International Quran competition in Eastleigh
Sat 27 Apr, 2024 21:10
Ekaha Beitate wins International Quran competition in Eastleigh
Featured image for Ekaha Beitate wins International Quran competition in Eastleigh

Umar Hussein from Egypt and Ahmad Abdulrahman from Iraq claimed the second and third positions, respectively.


Headlines Featured image for Eastleigh business group convenes meeting, discusses growth and flood relief efforts
Sat 27 Apr, 2024 17:26
Eastleigh business group convenes meeting, discusses growth and flood relief efforts
Featured image for Eastleigh business group convenes meeting, discusses growth and flood relief efforts

The discussions centred on the enhancement of the association's registration process.


Sujuu Comedy Show Featured image for Somali Sujuu Comedy Show delights audience at Kenya National Theatre
Sat 27 Apr, 2024 10:42
Somali Sujuu Comedy Show delights audience at Kenya National Theatre
Featured image for Somali Sujuu Comedy Show delights audience at Kenya National Theatre

The growing presence of Somali content creators promises regular comedy and other performances in the future. 


TikTok Featured image for Chinese companys says it will not be selling TikTok
Fri 26 Apr, 2024 20:49
Chinese companys says it will not be selling TikTok
Featured image for Chinese companys says it will not be selling TikTok

TikTok is popular in Eastleigh with the most popular person on the Video app amassing over 2 million followers.


NACADA Featured image for Muguka overtakes Miraa as preferred stimulant in Eastleigh market
Fri 26 Apr, 2024 18:20
Muguka overtakes Miraa as preferred stimulant in Eastleigh market
Featured image for Muguka overtakes Miraa as preferred stimulant in Eastleigh market

Prolonged use of khat has been linked to an increased risk of mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and even psychosis.


somalia's prime minister Featured image for Somalia's Prime Minister set to strengthen bilateral ties on maiden visit to Kenya
Thu 25 Apr, 2024 18:46
Somalia's Prime Minister set to strengthen bilateral ties on maiden visit to Kenya
Featured image for Somalia's Prime Minister set to strengthen bilateral ties on maiden visit to Kenya

During his visit, Prime Minister Bare is expected to sign nine bilateral agreements on behalf of Somalia, covering a wide range of areas including security, defense, aviation, trade, investment, and s...


News Featured image for Crown Paints educates Eastleigh property developers on different products
Thu 25 Apr, 2024 15:32
Crown Paints educates Eastleigh property developers on different products
Featured image for Crown Paints educates Eastleigh property developers on different products

Crown Paints announced plans to establish a showroom in Eastleigh to expand its presence in Kenya, joining other brands that have recently been jostling for a space in this vibrant estate.


Somali-owned restaurants Featured image for Why Kenyans are flocking Nairobi's Somali restaurants
Tue 23 Apr, 2024 18:37
Why Kenyans are flocking Nairobi's Somali restaurants
Featured image for Why Kenyans are flocking Nairobi's Somali restaurants

These restaurants do not serve any kind of alcoholic drinks and all customers are assured of a clean environment with tasty food, something many are attracted to.


nairobi water shortage Featured image for Water shortage hits Eastleigh despite heavy rain
Mon 22 Apr, 2024 18:26
Water shortage hits Eastleigh despite heavy rain
Featured image for Water shortage hits Eastleigh despite heavy rain

Several buildings in the highly populated business hub have been affected, including the Red Sea on Twelfth Street.