Author: Vincent Ombati

Ethiopia's electricity production doubles after opening two more dam turbines Aug 28, 2024

Via their X handle, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) said construction of the concrete dam is now complete and operational.

UK offers South Sudan Sh12.4 billion to curb humanitarian crisis Aug 22, 2024

"The humanitarian crisis in South Sudan has left over 75 per cent of the population in desperate need, with many struggling to feed themselves and the...

Relief as UN trucks with aid food enter Sudan’s Darfur region Aug 22, 2024

The World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director, Cindy McCain, described the reopening of the Adre crossing as a crucial development.

Study reveals alarming education gap among adult refugees in Kenya Aug 21, 2024

According to the report, women are the most affected as compared with their male counterparts. Sixty-six per cent of female refugees (aged 25-64) repo...

Somali traders shut down businesses in protest against digital tax Aug 20, 2024

Traders have vowed to demonstrate until the government makes a move to address their concerns.

Food prices increase as Sudan faces hunger crisis Aug 19, 2024

The WFP claims that the country's shortage of basic food commodities is to blame for this trend.

How rogue digital taxi drivers are robbing passengers through dirty tricks Aug 17, 2024

Some tamper with car locks, making it impossible for the passengers to alight unless they open the doors for them.

President Ruto orders 80 per cent of royalties be directed to artists Aug 16, 2024

Ruto said the government is strengthening the copyright laws to protect artists' intellectual property and ensure they receive fair compensation for t...

Health crisis in Sudan as war destroys medical care facilities Aug 08, 2024

The war has provided an opportunity for looters and vandalism at medical facilities to take the stage.

Kenya sees surge in unique borrowers over five years, loan value declines Aug 06, 2024

According to FSD, there were 62.2 million unique loans issued in 2023, up significantly from 37.8 million in 2019.

Kenya Ports Authority to boost efficiency with purchase of four new cranes Aug 01, 2024

The four Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes, valued at roughly Sh1.1 billion ($8.5 million), have sophisticated technology and a fuel-efficient motor.

Government to construct more TVET institutions to curb demand Jul 31, 2024

TVET's overall national enrolment has increased by nearly a thousand per cent from 60,700 trainees six years ago to 642, 726 trainees today.

Kenya's population projected to reach 70 million in five years Jul 30, 2024

Wanjaria says that population is a key factor in any government's business. She hints that a government can only budget if it knows its population.

Government allocates Sh1.7bn to boost blue economy in coastal counties Jul 26, 2024

The funds will be distributed among 612 groups within these counties, benefiting over 19,000 individuals working in the blue economy sector.

Human rights organisation condemns alleged discrimination at Isinya Boys School Jul 25, 2024

According to NRF Executive Director Shafi Ali Hussein, the school expelled more than 100 non-Maasai ethnic students.

Kenyan SMEs to gain Sh25m grants to boost African trade competitiveness Jul 24, 2024

These enterprises will receive training that will help them scale up their e-commerce capabilities, especially in the agricultural sector.

Kenya records 5.7% growth of banking agents Jul 23, 2024

CBK states that during the year, 16 commercial banks contracted 87,531 agents, while 5 MFBs contracted 677 bank agents.

CBK Report: Mobile financial services see significant growth in 2023 Jul 19, 2024

The report reveals that Kenyans transacted a record high in terms of transactions compared to previous years.

Judiciary introduces priority cards for vulnerable groups Jul 18, 2024

She revealed that the judiciary is committed to upholding social justice for the vulnerable, promoting rehabilitation within the criminal justice syst...

National Police to recruit 25,000 officers despite budget constraints Jul 17, 2024

Plans to hire more officers were revealed when the second group of approximately 200 police officers landed in Haiti for a peacekeeping deployment.

South Sudan launches new R21 Malaria vaccine to protect children Jul 17, 2024

The minister received the first consignment of 645,000 vaccines with the help of the World Health Organization (WHO) alongside other stakeholders.

UAE and Ethiopia swap their currencies, interlink their payment platforms Jul 17, 2024

The new agreement will see the two countries swap the currencies with a nominal value of up to AED 3 billion and ETB 46 billion.

Four killed, thousands displaced in Luuq town, southern Somalia Jul 16, 2024

The displaced civilians have moved to nearby settlements including Jaziira, Dhuyacley, and others.

Somalia boosted with Sh646 million grant for education Jul 12, 2024

"The grant will provide access to education for girls and boys, enhance preparedness, and create an anticipatory action framework ahead of future clim...

Refugees in Sudan in danger as war approaches their camps Jul 11, 2024

Recently, the RSF attacks in nearby towns in Sennar State were witnessed and are putting the lives of the refugees at risk.

South Sudan's Kiir fears the Congo crisis might destabilise EAC Jul 10, 2024

"The war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is threatening regional peace and stability," warned Kiir in a statement posted on X by the South S...

Lobby censures South Sudan Parliament for approving 'punitive' security bill Jul 09, 2024

The ACHPR says the bill passed on July 3 is punitive and gives the National Security Council more powers which might give room for violation of human...

Ethiopia's inflation rate drops by 9.4 per cent Jul 09, 2024

Notable indicators of the new inflation rate were highly boosted by a half drop in non-food stuff from 31.5 per cent to 15.3 per cent.

South Sudan opposition alliance says no election without proper constitution Jul 09, 2024

SSOMA said on Monday that it does not want the elections extended or rescheduled and that the peace process - the Tumaini Initiative that is ongoing i...