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Kenyan journalists celebrate climate reporting Wins at IGAD Media Awards 2025
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 30, 2025

According to organisers, the 2026 IGAD Media Awards will be hosted in Uganda, continuing the tradition of rotating the ceremony across member states.

IGAD ministers renew regional pact on refugees as Kenya demands fair burden‑sharing
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 27, 2025

The ministers expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation, singling out the conflict in Sudan, which has generated unpreceden...

Kenya’s refugee population hits 860,000 as State pushes integration plan
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said the plan paves the way for the transformation of refugee camps into integrated and sustainable settlements.

IGAD rallies region to tackle deepening displacement crisis amid funding cuts, conflict
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

Technical experts are currently deliberating on specific gaps in protection, education and livelihoods, with their recommendations set to be endorsed...

Daua Dam, irrigation masterplan gain momentum after high-level talks in Nairobi
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Masterplan places strong emphasis on climate-resilient livelihoods, modern irrigation systems, and long-term water security for pastoral and agro-...

Fake brigadier charged for Sh1.2 million KDF recruitment scam in Nairobi
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 24, 2025

Joshua Maingi, 48, accused of posing as a Kenya Air Force brigadier, allegedly defrauded parents of millions promising KDF recruitment slots, police s...

IGAD leads new push for Peace in Sudan as regional and global partners back three-step plan
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 18, 2025

The Quad initiative, announced on September 12, 2025, aims to first launch a three-month humanitarian truce to allow rapid delivery of aid to civilian...

ONLF accuses Ethiopia of breaching 2018 peace deal as Somali Region tensions rise
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 18, 2025

The plan seeks to ensure Somalis "are not passive victims of Ethiopia's unfolding political crisis but active participants in protecting their nationa...

Ethiopia hosting COP32 a ‘win for the Horn of Africa’, IGAD says
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 15, 2025

Dr Workneh recognised the announcement as a significant continental achievement and a clear indicator of Ethiopia’s growing and influential role in sh...

IGAD calls for joint action to protect livestock, pastoral livelihoods in Horn of Africa
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

According to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, East Africa holds over half of the continent’s livestock, with Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somal...

ICPAC issues urgent advisory following deadly landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 04, 2025

With heavy rains expected to persist across the country in the coming weeks, experts warn that similar disasters may occur, raising fears of further w...

Kenya among nine nations leading regional push to strengthen health systems against climate change
Amina Wako  |  Nov 03, 2025

Kenya and eight partner countries are embedding climate resilience into their health systems through a World Bank–funded regional programme aimed at c...

IGAD reaffirms support for Somali-led peace efforts at Arta Peace Conference 25th anniversary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2025

The 2000 Arta Peace Conference brought together more than 2,000 delegates and produced the first post-war Somali constitution, marking the rebirth of...

Horn of Africa sees decline in extremism victims, but militants adapt with new tactics
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 29, 2025

New IGAD report shows violent extremism deaths down 19 per cent across the Horn of Africa, but warns militant groups are regrouping with drones, crypt...

IGAD demands action to protect civilians as Sudan conflict escalates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

Al Fashir, the last stronghold of the Sudanese military in Darfur, has been under siege for over a year, with nearly a million people facing famine as...

East Africa to simplify cross-border travel and work through IGAD single visa initiative
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

A major resolution from the conference focused on the proposed IGAD Single Visa for non-IGAD citizens, designed to simplify tourism, trade, and invest...

IGAD states pledge to protect migrants from trafficking and exploitation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

Labour and Interior ministers from Djibouti, Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Uganda gathered under the theme “Improving Labour Migration an...

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama sounds alarm over Dadaab crisis at IGAD conference
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 23, 2025

Governor Nathif Jama sharply criticized international organisations tasked with managing refugee affairs, accusing them of failing to act despite year...

IGAD Chief urges action over irregular migration, joblessness in Horn of Africa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 22, 2025

Gebeyehu revealed that more than 1.5 million citizens from IGAD countries migrate to the Middle East and Gulf states annually, through the dangerous R...

IGAD proposes single digital visa to boost regional trade, travel
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 20, 2025

As it stands, visitors from outside the IGAD region must apply for separate visas to enter each member country, a time-consuming process that has slow...

AU, IGAD lead Africa in mourning former Prime Minister Raila Odinga
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 15, 2025

African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf described Odinga as a towering figure in Kenyan politics and a continental leader who...

IGAD, AU condemn deadly Al-Shabaab attack on Mogadishu prison
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 05, 2025

IGAD expressed solidarity with Somalia, describing the attack as “cowardly” and commending Mogadishu authorities for their swift response in containin...

Fragmented economic integration dragging Africa’s harmonisation drive - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 04, 2025

The economic pillar exhibits the most fragmented performance among these, despite some notable strengths. It comprises four key dimensions: business a...

Ethiopia makes history as first IGAD nation to secure WHO’s top medicine safety rating
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

The recognition, announced by WHO, highlights Ethiopia’s strengthened regulatory framework, ensuring that medicines, vaccines, and other medical produ...

IGAD elevates Horn of Africa agenda at UN General Assembly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

IGAD Executive Secretary Dr Workneh Gebeyehu engaged with member states, international partners, and development agencies to foster cooperation and pr...

IGAD and Geneva Call join forces to protect civilians, promote peace in Horn of Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The two organisations vowed to continue engaging with governments, civil society and local communities to ensure humanitarian action translates into l...

IGAD reveals Kenya among six member countries where famine risks continue to rise
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

Sudan has the largest food-insecure population at 24.6 million, with famine and famine risk reported in several areas.

Kenya balances Quad backing with call for Africa-led peace talks to end Sudan conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 15, 2025

Nairobi stressed that such initiatives aimed at restoring peace and stability in Sudan must be coordinated under African leadership rather than throug...

Sudan criticises US sanctions on citizens, entities
XINHUA  |  Sep 15, 2025

The Foreign Ministry said such unilateral measures "do not help achieve the desired goals, including the realisation of peace in Sudan and the preserv...

Sudan conflict: AU, IGAD support three-month truce and inclusive civilian transition plan
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 14, 2025

In a joint statement on Sunday, the AUC and IGAD expressed support for calls made on Friday by the Quad—comprising Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Ara...

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