Eastleigh business community Stories

Eastleigh Business District Association rebrands, unveils 2025 goals at annual meeting"
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 19, 2025

EBDA believes that its performance in 2024 exceeded expectations, and the association is optimistic about achieving even greater success in 2025.

How Lamu County has strategised to curb land grabbing, selling of ancestral land to outsiders
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 16, 2025

Timamy said the time has come for all the remaining public lands in Lamu to be registered under the community land registration formula.

Taita Taveta’s Pare community appeals for formal recognition as a tribe in Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Despite previous attempts to address the issue, including a letter sent to the President, the community has yet to receive an official response.

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...

Protest after over 100 learners locked out of Mathare school in dispute over rent arrears
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 13, 2025

Margaret Aluoko, the school’s director, said the institution has had challenges with rent arrears and was in talks with the proprietors of the premise...

Why West Africa could soon have a jihadist state
The Conversation  |  Jan 12, 2025

Groups such as Islamic State and al-Qaeda are committed to the establishment of these states, denouncing democratic governance.

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...

Financial gaps threaten Kenya's healthcare goals – DP Kindiki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

In response to concerns about delayed payments to Community Health Promoters, he assured that all stipend arrears would be cleared soon.

Boost for KMTC as President Ruto announces Sh600 million funding for staff recruitment
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 10, 2025

President Ruto also announced that KMTC students would benefit from the Higher Education Loans Board scheme in the upcoming budget.

Ruto: Raila Odinga is not AUC candidate for Kenya but for East Africa
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 02, 2025

Ruto said the decision to back Odinga was the result of elaborate consultations with leaders from across the East African Community.

Somalia takes over leadership of East African Standby Force from Rwanda
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 22, 2024

In June this year, Somalia won a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council and will begin its two-year term in 2025.

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.

Eastleigh Business Community members attend launch of Somalia’s $3.5 billion project
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 20, 2024

Eastleigh Business Community Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi Yare led the delegation of 27 Kenyan businesspeople to the launch.

Revised work permits for foreigners seek to improve Kenya’s global appeal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

Mudavadi said the new regulations are designed to encourage regional integration, fairness, digital job growth, and increased foreign exchange revenue...

Dozens of families left homeless as bulldozers demolish homes in Nairobi's Kayole
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 17, 2024

Residents of Nyama Villa Estate were woken early in the morning by the deafening sound of bulldozers and the presence of armed police officers.

West Africa bloc Ecowas offers junta-led states 6 months to rethink exit
Reuters  |  Dec 16, 2024

Three countries in the insurgency-torn central Sahel region have set up their own alliance.

Counting Uganda’s lions: We found that wildlife rangers do a better job than machines
The Conversation  |  Dec 15, 2024

We are researchers with over 50 years of combined experience in conservation, big cat ecology, and the complexities of people and wildlife living toge...

Residents of city slums urge Sakaja to station firefighters in their neighbourhoods
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 13, 2024

Currently, Nairobi County is grappling with a surge in fire incidents, having recorded more than 200 cases in one year.

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