Author: Mary Wambui

How reopened livestock markets in Baringo are promoting North Rift’s socio-economic growth Mar 02, 2025

The return of market days, a key indicator of the resumption of socio-economic activities, is supported by the resumption of normalcy in the North Rif...

Why situation in eastern DR Congo has reached dangerous phase Mar 01, 2025

Reports indicate that the M23 has expanded its control of mining sites in the region thereby increasing its monthly taxes.

M23 extradites FDLR 'General' linked to murder of queen Rosalie Gicanda to Rwanda Mar 01, 2025

In a statement, Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe commended the M23 group’s actions and criticised the international community for failing...

New cross-border project launched to strengthen Kenya-Somalia ties Feb 28, 2025

The Mandera project sought to improve security along the border with Ethiopia and Somalia, with the hope that these efforts would eventually lead to t...

Somalia and Ethiopia begin talks on Indian Ocean port access Feb 28, 2025

In an interview with Universal TV, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Mohamed Omar, said that the two nations are engaged in discussions and aim...

M23 rebels appoint new governor for South Kivu Feb 28, 2025

He will be deputised by Dunia Masumbuko Bwenge, Vice-Governor in charge of Political, Administrative, and Legal Affairs) and Gishinge Gasinzira Juvéna...

Todonyang attack: Search and rescue mission for missing Kenyan fishermen still on - Murkomen Feb 27, 2025

The Cabinet Secretary added that efforts to secure and bring home the chiefs abducted in Mandera three weeks ago are ongoing.

Calls for abolishment of death penalty in Kenya gain momentum Feb 27, 2025

The number of convicts on death row in Kenya has risen from 120 in 2023 to 175 as at February 26, 2025.

AU and Somalia firm up troop numbers for new mission Feb 26, 2025

Accordingly, the composition of AUSSOM troops will be as follows: Uganda (4,500), Ethiopia (2,500), Djibouti (1,520), Kenya (1,410), with Egypt (1,091...

Police officer injured in gunfire exchange with suspect in Gigiri Feb 26, 2025

The injured officer is receiving treatment at a city hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.

How KDF’s grassroots initiatives are transforming once volatile North Rift region Feb 26, 2025

On Monday last week, KDF conducted its latest civil-military cooperation activity in Lomelo village within Turkana County.

Football tournament in Wajir reignited memories of communities' resilience in the face of terror Feb 25, 2025

As Mandera and Wajir counties continue their pursuit of peace, a week-long football tournament provided a glimpse of what unity through sports can ach...

Relative peace returns to North Rift two years after launch of Operation Maliza Uhalifu Feb 24, 2025

Despite the gains made, the authorities note that a number of firearms remain in the wrong hands in the region.

Uhuru appointed to co-facilitate merged Nairobi-Luanda peace processes on DRC conflict Feb 24, 2025

The other facilitators are Nigeria's former president Olusegun Obasanjo and Ethiopia's former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn.

Somalia's IS expansion efforts hit roadblock amid sustained security operations Feb 14, 2025

The recruitment campaigns targeted regional member states and Yemen, attempting to integrate foreign terrorist fighters into structured hierarchies.

IGAD assumes chairmanship of Inter-Regional Economic Communities coordination platform Feb 14, 2025

IGAD's Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, officially assumes chairmanship from Dr Omar Alieu Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, wh...

DRC Conflict: MSF calls for safe and voluntary return for displaced Goma residents Feb 13, 2025

Some displaced individuals reported receiving evacuation orders, while others claimed they had been advised against leaving. Many, having endured year...

Tshisekedi, Kagame to brief AU security council on DRC crisis in Addis Ababa Feb 13, 2025

The summit is expected to issue further directives to facilitate a sustainable ceasefire between the warring parties under the two peace processes, as...

Nearly half of university students in Kenya have abused drugs - NACADA Feb 13, 2025

The findings indicate that alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, khat, and even emerging substances such as methamphetamine and codeine syrup are becoming incre...

Kenya’s Human Rights Crisis: Report exposes a year of crackdowns, abuses Feb 12, 2025

HRW links last year's threats to probe 16 civil society organisations (CSOs) funded by the Ford Foundation over claims that they were funding the prot...

Africom confirms ISIS leader Ahmed Maeleninine killed in recent airstrike in Somalia Feb 12, 2025

The airstrike authorised by President Donald Trump was meant to degrade ISIS's ability to plot and conduct terrorist attacks, a top priority for his a...

Crime surge: Kenya records alarming increase in criminal cases over last decade Feb 12, 2025

The data confirms that while the country recorded its last major terror attack in 2019, Al-Shabaab militia is still making attempts to carry out its a...

Somalia's new mission faces similar challenges as its predecessor Feb 07, 2025

The force entered the theatre without adequate funding and troops following the lingering stalemate over which states would be allowed to send troops...

Police confirm arrest of Sadam Buke in ongoing Ondoa Jangili operation in Isiolo Feb 07, 2025

His friends had claimed on social media that he was abducted on Thursday while swimming at Royal Acacia Park.

Uhuru blames Tshisekedi’s lack of political will for DRC peace talks disruptions Feb 06, 2025

A comprehensive report on the status of the process has since been submitted to the African Union, EAC and the SADC secretariats ahead of their joint...

M23 group sets new government in North Kivu province Feb 05, 2025

The move confirms M23's decision to take over the mineral-rich North Kivu following years of similar attempts.

Malawi orders troops to prepare for withdrawal from eastern DRC Feb 05, 2025

The troops are part of a contingent of soldiers from the Southern African regional bloc (SAMIDRC) deployed in eastern DR Congo to neutralise armed gro...

Explainer: Understanding SADC's mandate in eastern DR Congo Feb 05, 2025

The mission began its peace enforcement efforts nearly from scratch following the return of armed groups mainly M23 to the areas they had withdrawn fr...

Police launch major operation against Oromo Liberation Army in Isiolo, Marsabit Feb 04, 2025

In a statement, NPS said "Operation Ondoa Jangili" will flush out those of the OLA criminal elements hiding within the two counties in Sololo, Moyale,...

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