Somali Community Stories

Somali community in Lamu expresses concerns over exclusion from livestock trade
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 13, 2025

The leaders further implored the government to involve them more in the livestock export trade that is regionally facilitated by the Lamu port, saying...

Anti-FGM campaigners in Garissa raise awareness to protect girls during December holiday
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 21, 2024

Through collaboration with community members, actionable steps are being developed to shield girls from FGM.

Somali youth stranded at Brazil's airport due to new refugee policy
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 05, 2024

Adding to their difficulties is the lack of a Somali embassy in Brazil, which leaves the youths without access to diplomatic support.

Saalah Sanaag's new hit unites Somali community amid divisive music trends
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 17, 2024

In the song, Saalah emphasises that it does not matter where a Somali comes from, as long as they are part of the community.

Somali community in Nairobi unites to address challenges
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 06, 2024

Speakers called on the unity of the community in combating issues affecting them, reiterated their commitment to national unity and work with the gove...

Opinion: Somalis’ economic dominance rhetoric only serves to weaken our unity as a nation
Mohammed Doyo  |  Jun 16, 2024

The claims suggesting that the success of the Somali community threatens the prosperity of other communities are misguided and detrimental to the nati...

Somali parents champion daughters' pursuit of higher education, breaking tradition
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 09, 2024

Community leaders and organisations are increasingly advocating for women's education, and understanding its long-term benefits for community developm...

Eastleigh: From a small city estate to East Africa’s commercial centre
Amina Wako  |  May 25, 2024

In what began with Garissa Lodge tenants turning their beds into makeshift stalls, Eastleigh now accounts for about 40 per cent of the city’s tax

Samixa Khalil: Somali Star lighting up TikTok, attracting millions of views
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 08, 2024

Samixa creates authentic content devoid of drama, amassing millions of views

Somali community grossly underrepresented in public service: PSC
Amina Wako  |  Jan 23, 2024

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has once again thrust the issue of ethnic imbalances in Kenya's public service into the spotlight.

Navigating cancer awareness in Eastleigh, a Somali community's journey
Patel Okumu  |  Nov 28, 2023

In the vibrant and cosmopolitan neighborhood of Kamukunji Constituency, the Somali community make a majority in the Eastleigh area.

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