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Escalating Red Sea vessel attacks risk negating Kenya’s easing inflation
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 04, 2025

The ongoing attacks and tensions have severely impacted the flow of goods through the Suez Canal, with the 7-day moving average of container traffic f...

Algeria takes over UN Security Council rotational presidency from US
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 03, 2025

A strong supporter of Palestine, Algeria aims to maintain its hardline stance against Israel on the global stage, advocating for the rights of the Pal...

Major boost in war against terror as government acquires state of the art drones from Turkey
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 01, 2025

It also comes in handy for use in areas like Boni forest where the dense forest cover limits the visibility of militia, who exploit that to sneak into...

Major events likely to influence security trajectory in Africa and beyond
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 31, 2024

In Africa, the conflicts in Sudan, DRC, and Somalia have led to a surge in internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, and refugees in the neighbour...

US abstains on Somalia peacekeeping resolution citing budgetary concerns
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 28, 2024

US expressed reservations about the proposed budgetary framework for transitioning from AMISOM to ATMIS under Resolution 2719.

Somalia gets 11,000 troops for AUSSOM, excluding Ethiopia, amid regional tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 28, 2024

The Somali government clarified that the current troop allocation for AUSSOM was finalised through bilateral agreements that have been in place since...

Kenya's security guards decry exploitation, demand Sh30,000 minimum wage enforcement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 27, 2024

In June, the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) warned of closing companies that fail to comply with wage regulations.

How Eastleigh defied misleading narratives, remained peaceful throughout 2024
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 26, 2024

Despite efforts to tarnish its reputation, Eastleigh has remained a beacon of stability in Nairobi. The area continues to thrive as a major business h...

Ishakani Village: A century-old community fades away due to insecurity, poverty
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 26, 2024

The village has for years suffered many challenges, key among them being insecurity contributed by Al-Shabaab militants from neighbouring Somalia.

Global hunger monitor says famine in war-torn Sudan is spreading
Reuters  |  Dec 24, 2024

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) are engaged in a civil war with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and are adamantly opposed to a famine declaration for f...

Kenya, rest of the world remain on high alert after new wave of cyber threats in 2024
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 23, 2024

The National KE-CIRT/CC detected over 650 million cyber threat events over the period July - September 2024.

United Nations extends DR Congo peacekeeping mission for a year
Reuters  |  Dec 21, 2024

The renewal means nearly 11,000 peacekeepers will continue their deployment until at least December 2025.

CBK survey shows more Kenyans saving with NSSF to secure future in retirement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

This growth is attributed to the full implementation of the NSSF Act, which was previously delayed due to a court injunction.This growth is attributed...

Libyan political rivals agree to work with UN to end political deadlock
Reuters  |  Dec 20, 2024

Many Libyans have voiced scepticism that their political leaders are negotiating in good faith.

Over 100 cyber attacks targeting key government infrastructure recorded in eight months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

The report also noted the widespread issue of insufficient cybersecurity awareness among the public, which makes citizens vulnerable to risks such as...

MP Abdul Haro: UDM Party key to securing resources for marginalised North Eastern region
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 17, 2024

The Eastleigh Voice Reporter Barack Oduor spoke to Mandera South MP Abdul Haro on the role of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) Party in changing t...

Leaders roll out peace training to combat Mombasa’s juvenile gang crisis
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 16, 2024

Community leaders and government officials have now joined forces to address the growing crisis, describing it as a threat to the county’s social fabr...

State issues security advisory ahead of holiday festivities, calls for public vigilance
Amina Wako  |  Dec 16, 2024

Specialised police units will intensify patrols around shopping malls, places of worship, and other critical infrastructure in urban areas.

UN extends Al-Shabaab sanctions in Somalia, paves way for new stabilisation mission
Amina Wako  |  Dec 14, 2024

The 15-member council unanimously endorsed the extension, which the United Kingdom authored.

Kenya, Rwanda lead region in leveraging technology to revolutionise justice delivery
Amina Wako  |  Dec 11, 2024

The report provides several strategic recommendations aimed at improving justice sector digitisation in Kenya and Rwanda.