Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front Stories

Ethiopia’s civil war: What’s behind the Amhara rebellion?
The Conversation  |  Apr 03, 2025

Ultimately, enduring peace requires ending the cycle of ethnic dominance in Ethiopia’s federal governance arrangement.

Lee: Trump's new tariff policy brings challenges and opportunities for Kenya
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 03, 2025

Since May 2000, Kenya has been exempted from tariffs when exporting to the world's largest economy under the African Growth and Opportunity Act which...

After tariffs, US dangles billions of dollars in Congo mineral investment
Reuters  |  Apr 03, 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo, which has vast reserves of cobalt, lithium and uranium, among other minerals, has been fighting M23 rebels who have...

Kenyan woman held in Uganda for allegedly stealing passenger's bag at Entebbe airport
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

The theft occurred while the victim, a foreigner who had just arrived in the country, was being assisted by a driver to load luggage into a car.

Traders, commuters voice concerns over raw sewage on Eastleigh's Athumani Kipanga Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 03, 2025

Taxi drivers, hawkers and other traders have raised complaints about the poor road conditions and the impact on their daily activities.

World leaders condemn Trump's tariffs, some pledge retaliation
Reuters  |  Apr 03, 2025

Trump is not imposing his new 10% global tariff rate on top trading partners Canada and Mexico while his previous order remains in place for up to 25%...

How to make a kid-friendly mint, lime, and banana milkshake
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 03, 2025

The drink is packed with vitamins and energy for active kids.

MPs to vet Ruto's CS nominees Geoffrey Ruku, Hanna Cheptumo on April 14
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

Their vetting will commence at 2 pm, starting with Geoffrey Ruku, the current Member of Parliament for Mbeere North, who has been nominated for the Pu...

Mombasa residents evacuated as cracked building sparks collapse fears
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 03, 2025

According to county officials, residents raised the alarm around 7.30 pm, prompting a swift response from emergency teams.

Moi university to lay off employees amid financial challenges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

The decline in student numbers has led to reduced revenue, making it challenging for the institution to meet its financial obligations, including payi...

National Treasury raises Sh71.4 billion from bond sale, exceeding target
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

According to CBK, this was made possible by strong investor interest in long-term government bonds and a well-supplied money market.

MPs criticise government over unfair hardship area classification
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

The MPs argue that the zoning has led to an unequal distribution of teachers, as many seek transfers to hardship-designated regions to benefit from al...

Owino-Uhuru residents challenge NEMA’s pollution cleanup efforts
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 03, 2025

The move has ignited strong opposition from activists and locals, who argue that the process is neither transparent nor adequately structured to addre...

Trump slaps 10% tariffs on Kenyan goods in new "economic independence" blitz
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 03, 2025

The move was part of a dramatic trade policy overhaul he dubbed "Liberation Day," announced in a fiery address from the White House Rose Garden on Wed...

Fresh standoff looms as MPs reject governors’ plea for more funds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

MPs said that granting counties a higher allocation would significantly impact the national government’s capacity to meet its financial obligations, p...

Kenya retracts comment on China debt talks, sowing confusion
Reuters  |  Apr 02, 2025

Kenya, which is struggling with a heavy debt load and the accompanying high debt service costs, caught investor attention last month when it ditched t...

Over 25,000 teachers promoted as Treasury allocates Sh1bn for new salary scales
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

The list, accessible on the TSC website, includes 25,252 teachers who have been successful in their applications for promotions.

Sh96.95 million spent on boreholes that failed to produce water, audit shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Sh49.7 million was allocated to projects that have been delayed and Sh47.2 million spent on non-productive boreholes.

36 counties flagged for violating employment laws, mismanaging wage bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Kisii County was found to have the highest wage bill, at a staggering 60 per cent, followed by Mombasa at 57 per cent with Laikipia, Elgeyo Marakwet,...

Ruto revokes Irungu Nyakera’s appointment as KICC Board Chair, names Samuel Mwangi as replacement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Nyakera’s revocation comes just days after he announced that he would not be attending President Ruto’s Mount Kenya tour.

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