AUSSOM Stories

Funding uncertainty threatens new African Union mission in Somalia
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 20, 2025

Without the timely disbursement of funds, AUSSOM’s effectiveness is at risk, potentially reversing the gains made in countering Al-Shabaab insurgents...

Locals fear resurgence of crime as streetlights fail on Eastleigh’s Waudo Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  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.

Vibian Chepkirui eyes historic third victory at 2025 Vienna City Marathon
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 19, 2025

The 30-year-old, fresh from winning the Kapsabet 15km Road Race, boasts outstanding performances on Austrian soil in 2021 and 2022.

Rights groups say proposed law to regulate demos could be used against peaceful protesters
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 19, 2025

The stakeholders insisted that any necessary adjustments to public order laws should be made through amendments to existing legislation rather than th...

Relief for truckers as KPA suspends Mombasa’s Sh700 port parking fee
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

The levies, introduced last year, had been met with opposition from traders and transporters, who argued they were imposed without consultation.

State to use KRA, lands, and hustler fund data to enforce SHA payments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed SHA to roll out the new algorithm by February 28, saying it will make premium contributions more predict...

Ombudsman asks SHA to respond to query on Sh7.3bn disbursements to hospitals
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 18, 2025

Under the Access to Information Act 2016, there is no requirement for an applicant to justify why they need specific information from a public entity.

Senators push for tougher measures to prevent governors from evading accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

The Senate is pushing for a resolution that will allow the simultaneous tabling of audit reports for all 47 counties to fast-track scrutiny and preven...

US aid freeze puts Kenya at risk of 60,000 new HIV infections by 2030
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

Beyond disease programmes, the USAID funding freeze has disrupted healthcare staffing, leading to the loss of 11,058 frontline workers.

Kenya seeks Sh24.9 billion to replace US funding following aid freeze
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

Additionally, Sh2.5 billion is needed to secure GAVI vaccines, in light of disruptions caused by the U.S. aid freeze.

Report says patient verification woes in hospitals deepen under SHA system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

The latest SHA transition scorecard report identifies delays in receiving one-time passwords (OTPs) as the main cause.

Australia overtakes Germany, Saudi Arabia as fastest-growing source of Kenyan remittances
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

Overall, remittances from Kenyans abroad grew by 18.03 per cent year-on-year to nearly $4.95 billion (Sh637.93 billion), marking the highest growth in...

A simple guide to cooking the perfect sausages
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 17, 2025

Pan-frying is the most common and easiest way to cook sausages.

Raila for Prime Minister! UDA leaders push for constitutional changes after AUC loss
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

Belgut MP Nelson Koech said Odinga’s experience and political acumen should not go unutilised.

Djibouti fires back at Ruto after Kenya's AUC defeat: "Africa deserved better than Raila"
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 17, 2025

"Thirty-three heads of state chose Mahmoud, the right choice for Africa’s challenges, refusing to let the AU be hostage to Kenyan domestic politics. A...

Sh4.3 billion funding gap threatens Kenya's food aid operations, WFP warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

The organisation says it has secured Sh12.5 billion ($97 million) for the entire year but estimates that it will require Sh16.85 billion ($130.5 milli...

Mohammed Doyo: Kenya’s diplomatic missteps that cost Raila AU Commission chair
Mohammed Doyo  |  Feb 16, 2025

We goofed a big time. And here we are again. Baba rejected again. Far away from home. Not because he was not a strong or visionary candidate but becau...

Africa missed out on the best, Ruto on Raila’s AUC defeat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

The president commended Raila’s dedication throughout the campaign, noting that he engaged all key stakeholders and spared no effort in his bid for th...

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