FARA Stories

Kenya defends Sh271 million image-laundering gamble in Washington
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 28, 2025

Kenya is keen to secure a favourable trade deal with the United States before the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) expires in September.

African Union pushes UN to adopt new map showing Africa’s actual scale
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 18, 2025

The Mercator projection, created in the 16th century by cartographer Gerardus Mercator for navigation, distorts landmasses by enlarging areas near the...

Armed bandits kill 13 security personnel in northwest Nigeria’s Zamfara State
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 10, 2025

The assault took place late Friday in Adabka village, Bukkuyum district, when bandits staged a large-scale raid and abducted several residents.

Explainer: Was Farah Maalim’s expulsion by Wiper Party lawful?
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

The Political Parties Act stipulates that a party member can only be expelled for violating the party’s constitution, and only after being afforded a...

MP Farah Maalim expelled from Wiper Party over controversial remarks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

Kalonzo expressed concern over Maalim’s conduct, stating that the expulsion was necessary to uphold the party’s principles.

Wiper party ousts MP Farah Maalim over alleged remarks on Gen Z protesters
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 10, 2024

The controversy stemmed from an undated video, now widely circulated, in which Farah appears to issue inflammatory remarks about the young anti-govern...

NCIC summons MP Farah Maalim over alleged remarks about Gen Z protesters
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 10, 2024

Farah is expected to appear before the commission on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11 am at its offices in Nairobi.

Faras, partners distribute food to Kamukunji flood victims
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 25, 2024

Residents from informal settlements including Kiambiu, Motherland, Mugunda, Kinyago, Kanuku, Kitui, and Kasilili villages gathered at Zawadi Primary S...

Mo Harawe shares vision for Somali cinema and African representation at Cannes Festival
Hanifa Adan  |  May 20, 2024

Mo Harawe dives deeper into his personal journey of redefining the Somali narrative in an interview with The Deadline.

Mo Farah wraps up Kenya visit with high-level meeting at State House
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 23, 2024

The Somali-born athlete has been in Kenya on the invitation of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM)

Mo Farah in Kenya to champion migrant needs
Rama Mohammed  |  Apr 22, 2024

Mo Farah will be at the Kakuma Refugee Camp today for a series of activities

Mo Farah applauds Somali athlete Abdulahi Jama after stellar show at African Games
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 27, 2024

Abdullahi Jama defied odds to win silver in the men's 5000m final race in the recently concluded African Games in Accra, Ghana

Eastleigh's BBS Mall an inspiring development, MP Farah Maalim says on tour
Yunis Dekow  |  Feb 25, 2024

Farah noted the ingenuity behind the creation of the biggest mall in Eastern and Central Africa, stating that it deserves celebration across the conti...

Over 2,000 residents in Garissa villages targeted for medical aid 
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 10, 2024

Those targeted are pastoralists with limited access to healthcare facilities. 

In the footsteps of legends: Aden Siyad Osman aims to be Kenya's next marathon sensation
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Jan 18, 2024

Nicknamed "Kipchoge Wa Garissa", Aden Siyad Osman, a budding marathoner, is hoping to emulate Eliud Kipchoge and become Kenya's next big star in athle...

Faras Kenya launches 'luxury' taxi service targeting VIPs, corporates
Immaculate Wairimu  |  Jan 17, 2024

The service, the company says, will use top-of-the range vehicles with engine capacities above 2,000 CCs, such as the Toyota Harrier, Range Rover and...

AfroAsia Institute pushes for unity for sustainable development as Nairobi conference ends
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 14, 2024

The institute on Sunday concluded a two-day conference in Nairobi, which focused on addressing ongoing conflicts in the Horn of Africa and other East...

Judicial corruption in Kenya frustrating investors - MP Farah Maalim
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 10, 2024

Unethical practices and pervasive corruption have left the Judiciary compromised, the MP says.

NEP MPs condemn Ethiopia for violating Somalia's territorial integrity
Dennis Tarus  |  Jan 04, 2024

A section of Members of Parliament from the North Eastern region have expressed their concern over the recent Memorandum of Understanding between Ethi...

70-year-old Somali man graduates with law degree at university he served as watchman
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 01, 2023

70-year-old Maxamed Shiikh Farah resides in Guriceel, Galgaduud region in Somalia, where he has spent most of his life. His diverse journey includes v...

Three arrested as police disrupt peaceful pro-Palestinian meeting in Lavington
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Oct 22, 2023

Police disrupt a peaceful and orderly pro-Palestinian solidarity meeting at Cheche Books and Cafe in Lavington. Three of the participants were arreste...

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