Two ATMIS troop contributing countries offer to mediate in Ethiopia-Somalia row
The office of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said in a statement that Mohamud had met President William Ruto of Kenya and President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda on the sidelines of the summit, but it did not make reference to a potential mediation.
Nairobi Governor Sakaja comes under searing criticism over soaring crime, poor roads in high-end residential area
General Mathenge Drive is a very busy street that connects to Westlands and Parklands. For over two years residents say they suffer because of very poor road and maintenance, poor darning and potholes are making it dangerous to drive on.
Death toll rises to at least 15 after landslides bury 40 homes in eastern Uganda
Local officials told a journalist in the area that an excavator would be brought to assist in the rescue efforts, but the roads were covered in mud and rain was still falling. The impacted area is about 50 acres with homesteads and farmlands spread downhill.
Fossil footprints in northern Kenya show two ancient human species coexisted 1.5 million years ago
The researchers reanalysed trackways that were previously discovered nearby, determining that both species were present together on fossilised muddy surfaces over a period spanning roughly 200,000 years.
SHIF or SHA heist: Enterprise Resource Planner Ruto sourced from Adani for $800 million costs less than $8 million in Kenya
The shares in this consortium are as follows when rounded off, the company associated with Adani controls 60 per cent, Safaricom and David Ndii-associated company 20 per cent each. Going by the shares, Adani would have received Ksh6 billion ($46,170,000) and the other Ksh2 billion ($15,390,000) annually. From these figures, David Ndii and his wife will be making a cool Ksh2 billion annually from your SHIF contribution.
Semi-autonomous Jubaland government vows reciprocal action if Somalia arrests its leaders
Jubbaland’s attorney general issued an arrest warrant for President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday via the First Instance Court in Kismayo, accusing him of treason, inciting a civil war, and organising an armed uprising to disrupt the constitutional order in the country.
GBV: Japanese aid agency teams up with Nairobi government to pitch for women’s rights in Kenya
As Kenya confronts the challenges posed by gender-based violence (GBV), 11 Kenyan entrepreneurs have stepped up efforts to prevent GBV and support survivors of with solutions tailored to change their social and economic circumstances. Culminating weeks of mentorship, under this business plan contest, these changemakers will showcase their initiatives at...
India’s Adani Group haemorrhages after US bribery indictment as companies trash agreements
Last November, the agency said it would provide financing for the port terminal project in the key city of Colombo.
Madagascar says death toll now 25 after boats carrying Somali migrants capsize
Many young Somalis embark every year on dangerous journeys in search of better opportunities abroad. The UN agency has previously raised concerns over the rise in irregular migration from Horn of Africa countries as people flee from conflict and drought.
Book review: ‘Crossing Borders’ is a new release that vaults reader into exciting world job market
Whether the reader is a recent graduate, an experienced professional seeking a new direction, or a career changer, Crossing Borders lays out a clear and inspiring path. Through powerful stories and hard-earned lessons, Silper invites readers to discover the resilience required to thrive in this challenging field and gives practical steps for achieving success in humanitarian role around the world.
