Author: Abdirahman Khalif

No marriages, funeral prayers for Mandera men who chew khat in new rules to curb sale and consumption Feb 24, 2025

Under the new rules, khat cannot be sold or consumed within the town. Additionally, men who chew khat will not be allowed to marry local women. Funera...

Nairobi property developers raise concerns over harassment in Parklands Feb 22, 2025

Members accused another association in Parklands of engaging in discriminatory practices.

Tarmacking of Mvuma Nyuki Road in Eastleigh South Ward begins Feb 20, 2025

The construction work began on Thursday, with heavy machinery, including caterpillars and lorries, seen excavating the land. Structures that had encro...

Locals fear resurgence of crime as streetlights fail on Eastleigh’s Waudo Street Feb 20, 2025

Waudo Street is a crucial route in California Ward, serving as an alternative for motorists avoiding traffic congestion on Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue.

Eastleigh residents begin early Ramadan preparations amid rising food prices Feb 19, 2025

During the month, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk, dedicating themselves to extra prayers and spiritual reflection.

Eastleigh sees business boom as county tackles hawker congestion, garbage collection Feb 17, 2025

Business owners are hopeful that the improved conditions will create a better trading environment, free from congestion and sanitation issues.

Eastleigh Business owners demand action against hawkers, taxi operators Feb 17, 2025

The business owners warned that if the county government does not take action, they will take the matter to court.

Ruto calls on AU to recognise Haiti as Africa’s sixth region Feb 16, 2025

Ruto called for structural changes within the AU to facilitate this recognition and ensure long-term support for Haiti's stabilisation efforts.

Busy Kipanga Athumani Street in Eastleigh to get new sewage system Feb 13, 2025

The sewage also caused damage to the road, limiting its usage and making Eastleigh appear untidy to visitors.

Shauri Moyo residents protest vandalism at Mosque, call for government action Feb 08, 2025

The residents vowed that they would not allow private developers to change the purpose of the land insisting the mosque is an essential part of their...

Prince Rahim al-Hussaini named Aga Khan V following the death of his father Feb 06, 2025

Prince Rahim now assumes leadership of a community that has historically balanced religious guidance with global development efforts.

Raila Odinga visits Eastleigh’s BBS Mall, hails its economic impact Feb 05, 2025

Raila was taken on a tour of different sections of the mall, including the soon-to-be-launched gold market on the ground floor. He also visited the fo...

Top KCSE student in Garissa gets full university scholarship from Hass Petroleum Feb 04, 2025

Bahja, 18, is an orphan. Her father, a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer, was killed in an Al-Shabaab attack in Somalia. Her mother later died from C...

Why Eastleigh's garbage problem could soon be a thing of the past Feb 03, 2025

For many years, Eastleigh has struggled with waste management issues. With the new approach introduced by Zanox, the situation appears to be changing.

Djibouti drone strike kills eight rebel fighters, civilians also affected Feb 02, 2025

The Djiboutian defence ministry confirmed the operation on Sunday, stating that the attack targeted a terrorist group.

Somalia implements mandatory vaccination for travellers Feb 02, 2025

Under the new rule, all travellers, regardless of nationality or age, must present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate when entering or exiti...

Arab ministers reject Trump's call to displace Palestinians from Gaza Feb 01, 2025

The ministers also warned that any attempt to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza would escalate tensions in the region and further undermine effor...

Hawkers evicted from Eastleigh's Yusuf Haji Avenue, clearing traffic and walkways Jan 30, 2025

The enforcement of the rules over the past three days has resulted in a significant reduction in traffic congestion along the avenue.

Eastleigh's Waudo Street descent into disrepair less than two years after tarmacking Jan 29, 2025

Waudo Street which was constructed under Governor Johnson Sakaja, now has multiple potholes and becomes excessively muddy after rains.

National ID project in Somalia unrelated to elections, authority says Jan 27, 2025

Abdiwali dismissed any concerns about election interference, stating that the government's focus extends beyond just the upcoming elections.

Eastleigh street turns into garbage dump, frustrating road users, businesses Jan 27, 2025

Residents and businesses are calling for immediate action to clear the garbage and enforce stricter waste management regulations to prevent further du...

Garissa leaders say new road poorly built, demand contractor’s accountability Jan 26, 2025

Making it dual was expected to decongest traffic in Garissa during peak hours and serve as a major infrastructure milestone for the region.

Covid-19 fraud mastermind Mukhtar Shariff sentenced to 17 years in prison Jan 25, 2025

The sentencing marks one of the harshest penalties handed down in connection with the $250 million "Feeding Our Future" fraud case.

AU Commission Chair Moussa Faki raises alarm over worsening crisis in Eastern DRC Jan 25, 2025

In a statement issued on Saturday, Mahamat called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and adherence to existing ceasefire agreements to prevent...

Egypt and Somalia sign strategic partnership agreement Jan 23, 2025

The meeting, held in Cairo, marked a pivotal step in strengthening cooperation between the two nations across a range of areas, including trade, cultu...

Hundreds of passengers stranded in Nairobi as Somali airlines suspend flights to Mogadishu Jan 22, 2025

At Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, around 200 passengers scheduled to travel to Mogadishu were stranded early Wednesday morning.

Somalia's ex-President Mohamed Farmaajo warns of political instability, urges dialogue to address political tensions Jan 21, 2025

The former President highlighted the dangers of unilateral actions, particularly in relation to constitutional amendments and electoral processes.

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