Author: Abdirahman Khalif

Garbage dumping returns to Eastleigh road reserves as residents blame lax enforcement Aug 14, 2025

The renewed problem comes despite previous efforts by Nairobi County’s anti-dumping unit, supported by local well-wishers, which had significantly red...

Residents of Eastleigh’s Seventh Street demand urgent road repairs Aug 13, 2025

Seventh Street, which links Second Avenue to Third Avenue, remains in poor condition. Its neighbouring streets, including Sixth Street and Eighth Stre...

Senator Ali Roba urges urgent action to protect Mandera from Somalia border clashes Aug 12, 2025

While emphasising Kenya’s respect for the sovereignty of neighbouring states, Senator Roba warned that external conflicts must not be allowed to endan...

Somalia, US hold talks on expanded cooperation on border security, immigration Aug 11, 2025

The discussions brought together Mustafa Sheekh Ali Duhulow, Director General of the Somali Immigration and Citizenship Authority, U.S. Ambassador to...

175 Kamukunji youth receive business equipment from President Ruto to boost employment and income Aug 11, 2025

The equipment included water tanks, salon and barbershop kits, wood-cutting machines, fully equipped posho mills, public address systems, and catering...

Somalia, UN Support Office strengthen security partnership to boost fight against Al-Shabaab Aug 11, 2025

Under the agreement, UNSOS will provide non-lethal equipment, transport assistance, medical support, and specialised training to help the army secure...

Pastoralist group slams Gachagua over claims on Ruto's vetting policy Aug 10, 2025

The association said the claims were unfounded and risked reviving a history of ethnic profiling and exclusion that Somali Kenyans and pastoralist com...

Eastleigh traders decry soaring taxes during meeting with KRA officials Aug 07, 2025

Traders said delays in offloading and clearance of consignments have worsened, resulting in higher storage fees and increased costs for final consumer...

KeNHA revises Isiolo-Mandera road project, adds new features to enhance cross-border links Aug 06, 2025

The road, once complete, is expected to play a major role in connecting remote parts of Northern Kenya to national and regional markets.

MP Adan Keynan seeks release of Kenyan teacher detained in Somalia Aug 06, 2025

The teacher, identified as Hassan Osman Qassim, originally from Wajir County, has now spent over two months in detention in Laascaanood without any fo...

Sludge dumping by Nairobi's Green Army sparks health, safety concerns along Eastleigh's General Wariungi Street Aug 05, 2025

The sludge has blocked a large section of the road, making it difficult for vehicles and motorcycles to pass.

One dead as massive fire guts Mogadishu’s second-largest market Suuq Bacaad Aug 05, 2025

The fire, which began at approximately 6:00 pm in the Yaaqshid District, continued for several hours and was only fully contained by nightfall.

‘No food, no charges’: Family demands release of Kenyan teacher held in Las'aanod, Somalia Aug 04, 2025

The teacher, Hassan Osman Mohamed Qasim, is being held under the administration of the newly formed North Eastern State of Somalia, formerly known as...

Mandera–Bula Hawa border reopens as hundreds return home after Somalia clashes Aug 03, 2025

At the Kenyan border checkpoint, police officers inspected the luggage and personal effects of returnees, checking what each individual was carrying b...

Eastleigh residents urged to register for SHA during opening of Globcare Hospital Jul 30, 2025

Globcare Hospital is expected to offer a wide range of medical services, including a surgical theatre, CT scan, DEXA scan, maternity care, X-ray, dial...

Professor Mohamed Karama to be buried in Nairobi following his passing on Wednesday Jul 30, 2025

He most recently served as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Umma University, where he guided the institution through a phase of academic and administrati...

Pangani residents protest over Mueni Road neglect, demand immediate government action Jul 29, 2025

Joined by boda boda riders and other road users, demonstrators temporarily blocked a section of the road, demanding urgent intervention from the gover...

Somalia relaunches national carrier after 34-year hiatus with Airbus A320 deal Jul 29, 2025

The announcement came on Monday in Mogadishu, where the government confirmed the purchase of two Airbus A320 aircraft from Lema Air Group.

Rehabilitation of Eastleigh’s Athumani Kipanga Street begins amid mixed reactions from traders and residents Jul 28, 2025

The road, which has remained in poor condition for several years, is home to over 20 shopping malls, including the well-known gold market, and serves...

Four civilians in Mandera injured by stray bullets from Somalia Jul 27, 2025

The incident occurred during a gunfight between Somalia National Army (SNA) troops and Jubbaland Special Forces, which took place near the Kenya–Somal...

Eastleigh business leaders decry increased import duties during meeting with Trade PS Jul 24, 2025

Business owners reported that the cost of importing goods such as clothes, shoes, curtains, carpets, aluminium products, and furniture has risen sharp...

Residents demand action as borehole drilling company renders Yusuf Haji Avenue impassable Jul 24, 2025

Residents and traders are calling for urgent intervention to clean the road and hold the company accountable for repeated negligence.

Somalia, Switzerland sign immigration reform deal to boost border security, global mobility Jul 23, 2025

The partnership is designed to support Somalia in overhauling its immigration framework through infrastructure development, capacity building, and eff...

Tarmacking of 18th Street in Eastleigh South begins, completion expected next week Jul 23, 2025

Eighteenth Street is a vital route in the area and is surrounded by several important community amenities.

Ethiopian intelligence service agents among 14 charged in $135 million massive bank fraud Jul 22, 2025

Thirteen of the 14 suspects are currently in detention as court proceedings continue, while authorities are still searching for the one who remains at...

Somali opposition warns of political crisis amid failed talks with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Jul 22, 2025

Talks between the president and opposition groups have been part of broader efforts to address disagreements over constitutional reforms, the future o...

Eastleigh residents slam City Hall over shoddy repairs on Athumani Kipanga Street, demand permanent fix Jul 21, 2025

The Eastleigh Residents Association has accused the Nairobi City County of failing to provide a long-lasting solution, saying the ongoing rehabilitati...

Somalia rejects Ethiopia’s request to join naval exercise, cites sovereignty and legal concerns Jul 21, 2025

Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi confirmed that the government had issued a formal objection following Ethiopia’s approach during a re...

Boniface Mwangi's wife, legal team accuse police of planting ammunition, tear gas canisters to justify terror charges Jul 20, 2025

Njeri accused police of deliberately targeting Mwangi by raiding his office with a predetermined plan saying that authorities arrived already aware of...

State delivers relief aid to fire victims of Kasilili Village in Kamukunji's Airbase Ward Jul 17, 2025

Each household affected by the fire received a relief package containing 5 kilogrammes of rice, 5 kilogrammes of beans, one mattress, two blankets, on...

Trump reignites debate over Ethiopia’s Nile dam, Egyptian analysts see opportunity for resolution Jul 16, 2025

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, situated on the Blue Nile, has been a source of tension between the two countries since construction began in 201...

Tragedy as over 500 are left homeless after fire razed Kasilili Village in Kamukunji Jul 16, 2025

The residents now face an uncertain future as they wait for assistance. Many are calling on authorities to investigate the cause of the fire and provi...

New US tax on money transfers poised to hit Somalia hard Jul 15, 2025

The tax is part of a legislative package known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” introduced by President Donald Trump's administration.

Somalia issues nationwide alert as hepatitis cases surge Jul 15, 2025

In the advisory, Somalia's Ministry of Health urged the public to visit nearby health centers for testing and to take advantage of available vaccines.

Police refute brutality allegations in Julia Njoki's death Jul 14, 2025

The death of Julia Njoki has generated public concern, especially on social media platforms, where some users have alleged that her death was a result...

‘We’ve lost everything’: Traders plead for help after fire ravages handicraft market in Kamukunji Jul 14, 2025

Many affected traders had yet to begin rebuilding, citing financial hardship and total loss of capital after the fire destroyed all their goods.

IMF releases $10 million to support Somalia’s ongoing economic reforms Jul 10, 2025

The funding is aimed at helping Somalia maintain macroeconomic stability and build stronger institutions in line with its National Transformation Plan...

Somalia Minister Bihi Iman Igeh named African Finance Minister of the Year 2025 at ALM Africa Summit Jul 10, 2025

The award recognises his leadership in advancing Somalia’s financial reforms and managing the country’s debt relief process.

Eastleigh man transforms neglected 13th Street roundabout into flourishing maize farm Jul 09, 2025

The unusual urban farm has drawn both admiration for its creativity and concern over its impact on road visibility, igniting a lively debate within th...

Casual workers at Mandera County Teaching and Referral Hospital protest over unpaid wages, poor working conditions Jul 08, 2025

Many of the protesting workers are mothers, some of them widowed, while others have been left to fend for their families after being divorced.

Construction begins on 18th Street, Eastleigh’s last untarmacked road, easing access to Kiambiu Jul 06, 2025

Residents and business owners voiced optimism about the road’s improvement, having long endured daily hardships due to its poor condition.

Japanese Embassy officials tour Kamukunji, praise local innovation and enterprise Jul 04, 2025

The visit commenced at Kamukunji Technical and Vocational College, where the two officials were briefed on the institution’s operations. The college p...

Fake lawyers busted in Garissa town as Law Society of Kenya cracks down on illegal law firms Jul 03, 2025

Speaking to journalists at the Garissa Police Station where the suspects are being held, Mbugu confirmed that the operation aimed to enforce legal sta...

Uganda remains Kenya’s top export destination with Sh40.89 billion shipments in 2025 Jul 02, 2025

Uganda has long been one of Kenya’s key trade partners, and the latest figures reaffirm the strength and continued significance of this economic relat...

US embassy in Somalia sends condolences after 3 killed in Ugandan AU helicopter crash in Mogadishu Jul 02, 2025

In a statement, the embassy extended sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured.

Somalia and Tanzania to resume direct flights, reopen Dar embassy, and deepen bilateral ties Jul 01, 2025

Current talks between the two governments include proposed agreements in immigration, education, aviation, fisheries, and agriculture.

Ethiopia begins supplying electricity to Tanzania through Kenya’s transmission network Jul 01, 2025

Following the trial phase, the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) is expected to begin paying a wheeling tariff to KETRACO for using Kenya’s t...

Somalia adopts US-backed biometric border system Jul 01, 2025

The US-backed initiative is one step in a wider modernisation strategy aimed at improving governance through technology. It supports Somalia’s long-te...

Somalia Independence Day celebrations banned in Eastleigh over security fears Jun 30, 2025

Every year, on the night of June 30, thousands of residents gather in the streets of Eastleigh to commemorate the unification of British Somaliland an...

Somalia launches satellite-based weather system to boost aviation safety, climate resilience Jun 30, 2025

This development marks a major step in the modernisation of Somalia’s aviation infrastructure and places the country in line with other African nation...

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