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Increased shipments to Somalia boost Kenya's exports to East African Community to Sh85 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

Without Somalia's contribution, Kenya's exports to the other EAC member states would have fallen by Sh4.2 billion, or five per cent, to Sh80.2 billion...

Kenya's international membership dues hit Sh7.75 billion in 2024, new report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

All payments are centralised through the National Treasury, with ministries submitting invoices for international obligations.

Ethiopian PM Abiy unveils West Godey Irrigation Project in Somali region
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 03, 2025

The project is expected to provide irrigation for up to 10,000 hectares of agricultural land, enhancing local food production and supporting the livel...

New north eastern youth parliament to engage young people on governance
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 06, 2024

The newly elected Speaker appreciated the KYMCA for the initiative that he said was a sure way to empower youth to realise their dreams to become lead...

Tanzania's Faustine Ndugulile, WHO Regional Director-elect for Africa, dies
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 27, 2024

He had been elected to succeed Matshidiso Moeti as the WHO Regional Director for Africa during the 74th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Afri...

Kenya qualifies for 2025 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa regional finals
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 24, 2024

Kenya’s men’s cricket team has qualified for the 2025 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Finals despite a 61-run loss to Zimbabwe in their final...

Kenya cruise past Seychelles in ICC men's T20 qualifier
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 23, 2024

Kenya cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Seychelles in the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub-regional Qualifier B, thanks to a standout perfo...

Kenya crushes Gambia to boost ICC Men’s T20 World Cup qualifying chances
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 22, 2024

Kenya's bowling attack shone in their 129-run victory over Gambia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier B in Nairobi on Tuesday...

Rwanda, Tanzania nominate candidates for WHO Regional Director for Africa position
Amina Wako  |  Jun 19, 2024

The next stage for Ndugulile and Mihigo’s candidacy involves an interview with the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, alongside other candidates.

Mombasa to host regional book fair celebrating literary diversity, culture
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 28, 2024

The event aims to promote a reading culture and offers a platform for publishers, authors and readers to interact.

Mogadishu court jails 70-year-old man for financing Al-Shabaab
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 18, 2024

Ali Hussein Isaac was sentenced to seven years in prison and fined $3,000 for money laundering and financing the militant group.

Protests in Mogadishu after man who burnt pregnant wife gets death sentence
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 16, 2024

The protestors, mostly mothers, argued that the Mogadishu Court acted on public emotions and did not give Sayid Ali a fair chance.

Ethiopia: Somali Regional President Mustafe Omer opens first car assembly plant in Jigjiga City
Amina Wako  |  May 14, 2024

The plant, which cost 250 million Birr (Sh568.1 million), is the first of its kind in the region and can assemble 10 cars per day.

Three Tanzanian soldiers killed in DRC mortar attack
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 08, 2024

Three other TPDF soldiers are nursing serious injuries from the attack, according to SADC. 

Ethiopia: Somali-Afar border conflict eases after fresh civilian casualties
Foreign Reporter  |  Apr 01, 2024

A reconciliation committee was formed in early March to address enduring disputes in the border areas of the two regional states.

Tanzania celebrates milestone as it begins aircraft assembly in Morogoro
Amina Wako  |  Mar 20, 2024

The Skyleader 600, an all-metal, two-seat, low-wing aircraft designed for recreational flying, pilot training, and special operations, promises divers...

Kenya adopts Indo-Pacific technology to boost fight against maritime threats
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 07, 2024

The Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) platform facilitates coordination and information exchange for effective response to maritime se...

Luul Abdiasis murder: Somalia court sentences husband Sayid Ali to death
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 06, 2024

Luul Abdiasis Mohamed, 28, died in January after being doused in petrol and set on fire by her 24-year-old husband.

North Eastern Regional Commissioner raises alarm over smuggled contraband
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 20, 2024

RC John Otieno called for close collaboration among security organs to combat the illegal cross-border trade.

AU Peace Fund nets Sh61bn in 2023 for security operations
Ibrahim Omar  |  Feb 04, 2024

Funding from the kitty has been key in sustaining the operations of security operations in countries facing security challenges.

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