Almiskaad mountains Stories

Somalia intensifies push to flush out ISIS elements holed up in Puntland’s Almiskaad mountains
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 12, 2025

Puntland officials say hundreds of ISIS fighters from the Middle East have been sneaking into its eastern rugged Golis and Alimiskaad mountainous regi...

Attempt to rescue jailed family members fails as guards at Somalia’s Galkaayo prison repel armed attackers
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 11, 2025

The five prisoners are in jail to serve various sentences for murder committed three months ago with the main suspect sentenced to death by firing squ...

Spirited life of Wahu Kaara: A story of determination and struggle for a better society
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 20, 2024

Rebel with a cause! That's the best description that fits her actions from childhood to today.

Why I'm supporting proposal to have Adani Group renovate JKIA -Ruto 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2024

The President called for collaboration across all sectors to position Kenya as a top destination for international travellers.

MPs call for audit of KAA-Adani JKIA upgrade deal amid graft concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2024

The Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy want a special audit report submitted by the end of October.

Adani says it paid Kenya Sh6.47 million review fee for JKIA upgrade proposal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2024

The Indian group says the payment was made alongside all the necessary pre-approval documents required by Kenyan authorities.

Chirchir says Kenya declined Adani's request for free land near JKIA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2024

The senators also questioned the selection process for Adani and the lack of transparency about the deal.

High Court allows LSK, KHRC to challenge Adani's 30-year JKIA lease
John Mbati  |  Sep 09, 2024

This ruling halts the implementation of the lease agreement, which has faced significant scrutiny and opposition from various stakeholders.

New Kenyan envoy to UN Ekitela Lokaale presents credentials to Guterres
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 13, 2024

He succeeds Martin Kimani, who held the position since December 2020. 

I did not 'sell' JKIA, I lack capacity to do so – Murkomen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 03, 2024

He said he did not have the capacity as the former Cabinet Secretary for Transport to enter into any Public -Private Partnership (PPP) without involvi...

State House and KAA announce public auctions of used cars, assorted items
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2024

The auctions are for items including used motor vehicles, tyres, batteries, rims, furniture, seats, and scrap metal.

Manda Bay Airfield to undergo upgrade in efforts to combat terrorism
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 24, 2024

The decision to upgrade Manda Bay comes in response to Kenya's formal request, highlighting the airfield's strategic significance in regional security...

Moi International Airport named best in Africa for third time
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 14, 2024

Since its establishment in 2006, the ASQ program has conducted surveys engaging over 400 airports in 109 countries.

Panic as IED explodes in Mogadishu's Bakaara market
Hassan Mohamed  |  Feb 06, 2024

Property of unknown value was also destroyed.

Kenya Airports Authority shifts to cashless payments
Bashir Mohammed  |  Feb 05, 2024

The shift is expected to simplify payment processes, reduce transaction times, and minimize risks associated with handling physical currency.

Iftar Fun Walk targets 5,000 needy families ahead of Ramadhan
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 23, 2024

Interested parties are to register before February 24 for the walk that will take place the next day, from Adams Masjid and Islamic Centre to Sir Ali...

UN names outgoing Dutch minister humanitarian coordinator for Gaza
UN News  |  Dec 27, 2023

Kaag will facilitate, coordinate, monitor and verify aid consignments to the embittered enclave, in line with a recent Security Council resolution.

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