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Headlines Featured image for Ethiopia: PM Abiy reshuffles Cabinet, Aisha Mohammed back as Defence minister
Mon 20 May, 2024 16:45
Ethiopia: PM Abiy reshuffles Cabinet, Aisha Mohammed back as Defence minister
Featured image for Ethiopia: PM Abiy reshuffles Cabinet, Aisha Mohammed back as Defence minister

Aisha's appointment was part of PM Abiy's bold initiative to ensure gender parity in his cabinet, which has 50 per cent women ministers.


Technology Featured image for KNCCI criticises proposed Sh2 million penalty for eTIMS non-compliance
Mon 20 May, 2024 13:28
KNCCI criticises proposed Sh2 million penalty for eTIMS non-compliance
Featured image for KNCCI criticises proposed Sh2 million penalty for eTIMS non-compliance

The proposed penalty, KNCCI contends, could have dire consequences for these smaller enterprises, potentially leading to closures and significant job losses.


Tropical Storm IALY Featured image for Kenya on alert as tropical storm IALY approaches southwest Indian Ocean
Mon 20 May, 2024 12:35
Kenya on alert as tropical storm IALY approaches southwest Indian Ocean
Featured image for Kenya on alert as tropical storm IALY approaches southwest Indian Ocean

Kenya Met advised residents in the selected areas to prepare for potential flooding and disruptions.


News Featured image for Manufacturers warn of 25% tax that may cause bread to rise to Sh80
Mon 20 May, 2024 11:35
Manufacturers warn of 25% tax that may cause bread to rise to Sh80
Featured image for Manufacturers warn of 25% tax that may cause bread to rise to Sh80

The association fears that the tax could decimate these livelihoods and destabilise the manufacturing industry at large.


rafah invasion Featured image for 800,000 Palestinians displaced from Rafah - UN
Sun 19 May, 2024 14:53
800,000 Palestinians displaced from Rafah - UN
Featured image for 800,000 Palestinians displaced from Rafah - UN

The closure of the Rafah crossing has left thousands of sick and injured Palestinians trapped in Gaza, unable to seek treatment abroad.


sudan warring parties Featured image for Nairobi Declaration: Sudanese leaders forge historic peace pact
Sun 19 May, 2024 13:55
Nairobi Declaration: Sudanese leaders forge historic peace pact
Featured image for Nairobi Declaration: Sudanese leaders forge historic peace pact

The declaration, witnessed by Kenyan President William Ruto, includes a provision for Sudanese people to exercise self-determination if the principles outlined in the declaration are not integrated in...


Office of the Auditor-General Featured image for Auditor General uncovers Sh15.5bn revenue inaccuracies in eCitizen report
Sun 19 May, 2024 12:53
Auditor General uncovers Sh15.5bn revenue inaccuracies in eCitizen report
Featured image for Auditor General uncovers Sh15.5bn revenue inaccuracies in eCitizen report

The report highlights that revenue statements totalling over Sh600 million do not fairly represent the financial position and performance of the eCitizen revenue accountability statement.


TPLF Featured image for Humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia's Raya Alamata deepens amid service disruptions, fatalities
Sat 18 May, 2024 20:18
Humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia's Raya Alamata deepens amid service disruptions, fatalities
Featured image for Humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia's Raya Alamata deepens amid service disruptions, fatalities

The violence in Raya Alamata has displaced a significant portion of the population, with over 50,000 civilians and administrative officials seeking refuge in the neighbouring town of Kobo.


sudan displacement Featured image for Disasters, conflicts displaced nearly 50 million in 2023 - report
Sat 18 May, 2024 12:53
Disasters, conflicts displaced nearly 50 million in 2023 - report
Featured image for Disasters, conflicts displaced nearly 50 million in 2023 - report

Somalia, Palestine, and Sudan were severely affected, says the IDMC report which states that 75.9 million people lived in "internal displacement" across dozens of countries.


News Featured image for Mathare residents slam police over river body retrieval
Thu 16 May, 2024 14:53
Mathare residents slam police over river body retrieval
Featured image for Mathare residents slam police over river body retrieval

The body, believed to be a victim of recent floods, was discovered floating in the river by residents, who claim that police consistently shirk their responsibilities by offering money to locals, ofte...


Sudanese short films Featured image for Local filmmaker showcasing Eastleigh’s positive change through power of the lens
Thu 16 May, 2024 08:25
Local filmmaker showcasing Eastleigh’s positive change through power of the lens
Featured image for Local filmmaker showcasing Eastleigh’s positive change through power of the lens

Against all odds, Iman staged his first plays addressing youth radicalisation, terrorism, FGM and gender-based violence.


National Featured image for 129 journalists killed, 427 imprisoned worldwide in 2023 - report
Tue 14 May, 2024 16:28
129 journalists killed, 427 imprisoned worldwide in 2023 - report
Featured image for 129 journalists killed, 427 imprisoned worldwide in 2023 - report

Africa lost eight journalists under different circumstances, and there was one accidental killing in Rwanda.


Somalia Featured image for Somali Investment Academy launched to empower private sector executives, business owners
Tue 14 May, 2024 08:00
Somali Investment Academy launched to empower private sector executives, business owners
Featured image for Somali Investment Academy launched to empower private sector executives, business owners

The collaboration is a joint effort between the International Financial Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Strathmore University.


Headlines Featured image for "Let’s stop killing each other”: Ethiopian PM's sends passionate appeal to rebels in troubled Amhara region
Mon 13 May, 2024 21:32
"Let’s stop killing each other”: Ethiopian PM's sends passionate appeal to rebels in troubled Amhara region
Featured image for "Let’s stop killing each other”: Ethiopian PM's sends passionate appeal to rebels in troubled Amhara region

Abiy directly addressed rebel groups engaged in armed confrontations, urging them to reconsider their paths and pursue peaceful resolutions.


waterborne diseases Featured image for EU provides €1 million emergency aid for Ethiopia's cholera crisis
Mon 13 May, 2024 19:06
EU provides €1 million emergency aid for Ethiopia's cholera crisis
Featured image for EU provides €1 million emergency aid for Ethiopia's cholera crisis

In March 2023, Ethiopia reported over 2,276 cases and 50 deaths, posing a grave threat to approximately 3.3 million individuals.


Oromo opposition leader Featured image for Jawar Mohammed explores Ethiopia's political landscape and economic trajectory
Mon 13 May, 2024 18:16
Jawar Mohammed explores Ethiopia's political landscape and economic trajectory
Featured image for Jawar Mohammed explores Ethiopia's political landscape and economic trajectory

Jawar, had been missing in action since his release from prison. 


United natio Featured image for Explainer: What new Public Benefit Organisations Act set to take effect Tuesday entails
Mon 13 May, 2024 12:17
Explainer: What new Public Benefit Organisations Act set to take effect Tuesday entails
Featured image for Explainer: What new Public Benefit Organisations Act set to take effect Tuesday entails

The new law promises a significant overhaul, providing a comprehensive and transparent framework for the registration and regulation of civil society entities operating within Kenya.


south africa case against israel Featured image for Gaza war: Egypt to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Sun 12 May, 2024 21:16
Gaza war: Egypt to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Featured image for Gaza war: Egypt to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Egypt's Foreign Affairs ministry attributed the decision to the escalating severity and scope of Israeli attacks on Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip.


rwanda burundi tensions Featured image for Rwanda denies Burundi's claim of involvement in grenade attack
Sun 12 May, 2024 20:55
Rwanda denies Burundi's claim of involvement in grenade attack
Featured image for Rwanda denies Burundi's claim of involvement in grenade attack

Tensions between Rwanda and Burundi have a long history, rooted in ethnic tensions and political rivalries.


Ridhaa Foundation Featured image for Eastleigh volunteers join hands in donating essentials to flood victims
Sun 12 May, 2024 17:42
Eastleigh volunteers join hands in donating essentials to flood victims
Featured image for Eastleigh volunteers join hands in donating essentials to flood victims

They gave clothes, sanitary towels, shoes, mattresses, and blankets to at least 40 families from the Mukuru kwa Njenga and Kware areas.


Trade Featured image for PM Abiy launches Gada Special Economic Zone poised to boost Ethiopia economy
Sat 11 May, 2024 17:26
PM Abiy launches Gada Special Economic Zone poised to boost Ethiopia economy
Featured image for PM Abiy launches Gada Special Economic Zone poised to boost Ethiopia economy

Industries such as coffee processing, bamboo and timber processing, machinery manufacturing, and bio-pharmaceuticals are expected to thrive within the zone.


World health organisation Featured image for WHO warns of Cholera risk amid Kenya's flood crisis
Sat 11 May, 2024 16:42
WHO warns of Cholera risk amid Kenya's flood crisis
Featured image for WHO warns of Cholera risk amid Kenya's flood crisis

As rains intensify, the risk of disease outbreaks looms large, calling the urgent need for coordinated efforts to provide relief and prevent further health crises in flood-affected regions.


President William Ruto Featured image for Ruto meets KMPDU officials days after strike called off
Sat 11 May, 2024 14:43
Ruto meets KMPDU officials days after strike called off
Featured image for Ruto meets KMPDU officials days after strike called off

The talks centred on human resource standards and challenges in the way of the universal health coverage (UHC) mission.


tagadum sudan Featured image for Hope for Sudan peace talks as Tagadum sets date for twice-postponed conference

palestine UN vote Featured image for Palestine's UN bid: Key reasons why Kenya voted 'yes'
Sat 11 May, 2024 12:48
Palestine's UN bid: Key reasons why Kenya voted 'yes'
Featured image for Palestine's UN bid: Key reasons why Kenya voted 'yes'

In the vote, Kenya acknowledged Palestine as qualified to join the UN and urged the UN Security Council to reconsider the matter favourably.


Public Benefits Organisation Featured image for Boost for civil societies as President Ruto implements PBO Act
Fri 10 May, 2024 20:40
Boost for civil societies as President Ruto implements PBO Act
Featured image for Boost for civil societies as President Ruto implements PBO Act

The Public Benefits Organisations (PBO) Act was originally signed into law by President Mwai Kibaki in 2013.


Regional Featured image for Opposition leader renews pressure on probe into killing of key Oromo politician Bate Urgessa
Wed 08 May, 2024 07:47
Opposition leader renews pressure on probe into killing of key Oromo politician Bate Urgessa
Featured image for Opposition leader renews pressure on probe into killing of key Oromo politician Bate Urgessa

The investigation faced significant setbacks, including the detention of key witnesses and family members by police, ostensibly for their protection.


Mukuru kwa Reuben Featured image for Tears and ruins: Mukuru kwa Reuben residents speak out after forced evictions
Tue 07 May, 2024 18:42
Tears and ruins: Mukuru kwa Reuben residents speak out after forced evictions
Featured image for Tears and ruins: Mukuru kwa Reuben residents speak out after forced evictions

The residents questioned the selective nature of the evacuations, pointing out disparities in treatment between slum dwellers and other residents facing similar risks.


Somalia Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Featured image for Kenya, Somalia strengthen ties in high-level talks led by Gachagua, Hamza Abdi
Tue 07 May, 2024 16:21
Kenya, Somalia strengthen ties in high-level talks led by Gachagua, Hamza Abdi
Featured image for Kenya, Somalia strengthen ties in high-level talks led by Gachagua, Hamza Abdi

The tone of the meetings was described as constructive, with both leaders recalling "the deep historical bonds of friendship" between Kenya and Somalia.


National Featured image for Kenya floods: Amnesty criticises state for poor response to crisis
Mon 06 May, 2024 21:42
Kenya floods: Amnesty criticises state for poor response to crisis
Featured image for Kenya floods: Amnesty criticises state for poor response to crisis

Flash floods in the March–May long rain season have left at least 229 dead, thousands displaced and living in camps, and massive property damage.


mukuru kwa reuben demolitions Featured image for Teen killed, woman shot amid Mathare North demolitions
Mon 06 May, 2024 16:37
Teen killed, woman shot amid Mathare North demolitions
Featured image for Teen killed, woman shot amid Mathare North demolitions

Ian Henry Otieno family said he was sifting through mounds of rubble at the scene to recover any possessions that were spared the destruction.


Reuters Featured image for Al Jazeera condemns shutdown by Israel as police raid takes place
Sun 05 May, 2024 17:49
Al Jazeera condemns shutdown by Israel as police raid takes place
Featured image for Al Jazeera condemns shutdown by Israel as police raid takes place

The network has been critical of Israel's military operation in Gaza, from where it has reported around the clock throughout the war.


South Sudan violence Featured image for South Sudan scraps tax on UN airdrops after humanitarian plea
Sun 05 May, 2024 10:46
South Sudan scraps tax on UN airdrops after humanitarian plea
Featured image for South Sudan scraps tax on UN airdrops after humanitarian plea

The charges had led to the temporary suspension of crucial aid deliveries to the nation, where thousands rely on external humanitarian assistance.


Susan Nakhumicha Featured image for Doctors' strike to continue as KMPDU slams government inaction
Sat 04 May, 2024 22:32
Doctors' strike to continue as KMPDU slams government inaction
Featured image for Doctors' strike to continue as KMPDU slams government inaction

The union is also accusing government officials of relying on "veiled threats and blackmail" rather than genuine dialogue.


Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Featured image for Ruto mourns Sheikh Tahnoun, the Abu Dhabi ruler's representative
Sat 04 May, 2024 14:33
Ruto mourns Sheikh Tahnoun, the Abu Dhabi ruler's representative
Featured image for Ruto mourns Sheikh Tahnoun, the Abu Dhabi ruler's representative

The UAE, under the influence of leaders like Sheikh Tahnoon, has been an important partner for Kenya.


KMPDU strike Featured image for Doctors' strike: State says deal signed despite KMPDU walkout
Sat 04 May, 2024 09:50
Doctors' strike: State says deal signed despite KMPDU walkout
Featured image for Doctors' strike: State says deal signed despite KMPDU walkout

CS Nakhumicha urges the KMPDU "to do the honourable thing and call off the strike that has, on several occasions, been declared illegal."


KMPDU Featured image for Doctors' strike: Talks between government and KMPDU fail again
Fri 03 May, 2024 23:48
Doctors' strike: Talks between government and KMPDU fail again
Featured image for Doctors' strike: Talks between government and KMPDU fail again

Prior discussions had reportedly resolved 17 out of 19 contentious issues, and this meeting aimed to find consensus on the remaining two.


terrorism Featured image for Nairobi hosts key meeting to boost Kenya-Somalia ties
Fri 03 May, 2024 22:02
Nairobi hosts key meeting to boost Kenya-Somalia ties
Featured image for Nairobi hosts key meeting to boost Kenya-Somalia ties

JCC also seeks to deepen cultural ties, with initiatives planned to include shared cultural events and language programs designed to build mutual understanding and appreciation among the citizens.


News Featured image for Kenya criticised for inadequate response to deadly flash floods
Fri 03 May, 2024 19:20
Kenya criticised for inadequate response to deadly flash floods
Featured image for Kenya criticised for inadequate response to deadly flash floods

The floods have claimed the lives of over 200 individuals, displaced over 200,000, and resulted in significant damage to property and infrastructure.


News Featured image for Moderna halted vaccine plant in Kenya spotlights Africa's production challenges
Fri 03 May, 2024 10:32
Moderna halted vaccine plant in Kenya spotlights Africa's production challenges
Featured image for Moderna halted vaccine plant in Kenya spotlights Africa's production challenges

This development led to sharp criticism from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), which accused Moderna of "abandoning a commitment to build highly needed and relevant v...


World Featured image for Türkiye halts all trade with Israel citing violations of international law and human rights
Fri 03 May, 2024 09:39
Türkiye halts all trade with Israel citing violations of international law and human rights
Featured image for Türkiye halts all trade with Israel citing violations of international law and human rights

This decision follows an initial action on April 9, where Türkiye curtailed exports of 54 product categories to Israel.


Headlines Featured image for Eastern DRC faces catastrophe as violence, displacement surges
Wed 01 May, 2024 09:30
Eastern DRC faces catastrophe as violence, displacement surges
Featured image for Eastern DRC faces catastrophe as violence, displacement surges

The humanitarian efforts are severely hampered by funding shortages according to the statement, with only 16 per cent of the required $2.6 billion for this year's Humanitarian Response Plan having bee...


somaliland port deal Featured image for Arab forum rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, upholds Somalia’s territorial integrity
Wed 01 May, 2024 09:12
Arab forum rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, upholds Somalia’s territorial integrity
Featured image for Arab forum rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, upholds Somalia’s territorial integrity

The declaration also saw the ministers rejecting attempts to benefit from the "Memorandum of Understanding" aimed at creating a new geopolitical reality in the Gulf of Aden, off the Somali coast and t...


News Featured image for Top NCPB officials arrested over fake fertiliser scam
Wed 01 May, 2024 07:00
Top NCPB officials arrested over fake fertiliser scam
Featured image for Top NCPB officials arrested over fake fertiliser scam

According to the DPP, Kimote, Ngetich and Mbaya will be charged with conspiracy to defraud and abuse of office.


somalia terrorism Featured image for Somalia Govt vows action after deadly attack on telco workers
Mon 29 Apr, 2024 09:02
Somalia Govt vows action after deadly attack on telco workers
Featured image for Somalia Govt vows action after deadly attack on telco workers

The government said the brutal assault was against the principles of Islam and basic human values.


Ocha Featured image for Hundreds dead and displaced as devastating floods sweep IGAD region
Sat 27 Apr, 2024 19:23
Hundreds dead and displaced as devastating floods sweep IGAD region
Featured image for Hundreds dead and displaced as devastating floods sweep IGAD region

The report says that the devastating floods have killed hundreds, including children, in recent weeks, with more than 700,000 people displaced.


President William Ruto Featured image for IGAD sympathises with Kenya following flash floods, urges regional preparedness
Sat 27 Apr, 2024 16:17
IGAD sympathises with Kenya following flash floods, urges regional preparedness
Featured image for IGAD sympathises with Kenya following flash floods, urges regional preparedness

The ongoing countrywide heavy rains have claimed 70 lives and left 24,102 households displaced, as announced by the government.


somalia terrorism Featured image for Somalia welcomes Al-Shabaab fighters surrendering under amnesty
Sat 27 Apr, 2024 13:53
Somalia welcomes Al-Shabaab fighters surrendering under amnesty
Featured image for Somalia welcomes Al-Shabaab fighters surrendering under amnesty

In recent weeks, more than 100 militants have laid down their arms and surrendered to authorities across regions including Galmudug, Hirshabeelle, South West State, Jubaland, and Mogadishu.


Sudan Conflict Featured image for UN calls for action to combat sexual violence in war-torn Sudan
Fri 26 Apr, 2024 22:33
UN calls for action to combat sexual violence in war-torn Sudan
Featured image for UN calls for action to combat sexual violence in war-torn Sudan

The conflict has caused a devastating humanitarian crisis, and clashes have killed nearly 16,000 people and displaced millions.


weather Featured image for Govt to extend school opening dates on a case-by-case basis
Fri 26 Apr, 2024 19:18
Govt to extend school opening dates on a case-by-case basis
Featured image for Govt to extend school opening dates on a case-by-case basis

Schools unaffected by the rain will return to school on Monday, April 29, 2024.