Defining moment as Djibouti heads to the polls

Djibouti heads to the polls today in a familiar and orderly electoral process, with incumbent President Ismail Omar Guelleh widely regarded as clear favourite.

By Abdi 1 month ago

NRT kicks off process to align community wildlife conservancies with laws on carbon credit

Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) has launched a process to align its member community wildlife conservancies in northern Kenya with laws and regulations governing carbon credit projects.

By Abdi 1 month ago

Students told to turn ideas into solutions at Kenya Science Fair

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged students in both Junior and senior schools to dream and invent solutions to the world through Science and technology innovations.

By Abdi 1 month ago

Why Somalia's human rights commission is in the spot over political involvement

Legal analysts and civil society actors argue that such political alignment contravenes established international and national standards governing human rights institutions.

By Abdi 1 month ago

The promise of an equitable presidency where all are equal

The NYOTA programme and decision to hold this year's Madaraka Day in Wajir are not isolated gestures.

By Abdi 1 month ago

State orders another security operation in cattle rustling prone counties

In a bid to stop banditry and cattle rustling incidents in Meru, Isiolo, Laikipia, and Samburu counties, a multi-agency team has been constituted to pursue the perpetrators.

By Abdi 1 month ago

Why power games over principles may push Somalia's democracy to the edge

Full adherence to constitutional procedures, respect for parliamentary rules, inclusive political dialogue, and the protection of federal balance are key foundations of Somalia's statehood.

By Abdi 2 months ago

Museveni launches Uganda's first Islamic insurance provider

Yoweri Museveni has launched Uganda's first Islamic insurance provider, Tamini, a sister company to Salaam Bank.

By Abdi 2 months ago

Elders want MP-elect Tubi Jr, his sister to 'reconcile' after by-election

Elders have called on Isiolo South MP-elect Tubi Mohamed Tubi Jr to 'reconcile' with his elder sister Bina, who ran against him in last Thursday's by-election.

By Abdi 2 months ago

10,000 households receive food, water in drought hit Mandera county

Prolonged dry spell has devastated livelihoods, with livestock deaths increasing due to lack of water and pasture.

By Abdi 2 months ago

Tubi Vs Bina: UDA's Tubi Jnr wins Isiolo South MP seat after heated family contest

Tubi Mohamed Tubi, 36 of UDA, has been declared the MP- elect of Isiolo South Constituency after garnering 7,352 votes against his closest challenger and elder sister Bina.

By Abdi 2 months ago

Senator Dullo claims her life in danger following rally shooting

Fatuma Dullo has claimed her life is in danger after a shooting at a United Democratic Alliance campaign rally in Isiolo South, which she described as an assassination attempt.

By Abdi 2 months ago

Why a secure, stable Somalia is key for safer investment climate

For Kenya and the wider East African region, a secure and politically cohesive Somalia is not merely a diplomatic aspiration, but a shared strategic imperative.

By Abdi 2 months ago

Former MP Abass accuses elders of overstepping in Haji endorsement

Both Haji and Abass come from Samawathal, who in the past elections have acted as swing votes and deputised other Ogaden clans in what is commonly referred to as negotiated democracy.

By Abdi 2 months ago

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How steadfast leadership is reshaping Somalia

For decades, Somalia's greatest governance challenge has not been a shortage of policies. There has been a persistent gap between announcement and implementation.

By Abdi 2 months ago

Elders split over endorsement of Garissa governor candidate

Elders in Garissa County are split over endorsement of the governor candidate, igniting a fierce political storm.

By Abdi 2 months ago

Battle lines drawn as candidates in Isiolo South by-election intensify campaigns

Candidates in the Isiolo South parliamentary race have adopted different campaign tactics to win the support of residents.

By Abdi 3 months ago

How Somalia positions Mogadishu as gateway to regional trade growth

Somalia is steadily charting a path towards economic recovery, and infrastructure development has emerged as a central pillar of that resurgence.

By Abdi 3 months ago

Murkomen orders for operation in five counties

Murkomen directs a security operation to seize illegal weapons in five counties across Upper Eastern and Rift Valley.

By Abdi 3 months ago

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State moves to avert clashes as migrant herders pour into Isiolo

Intelligence reports have warned of a possible outbreak of violence between herders from Isiolo and those migrating from the North Eastern counties of Wajir and Garissa.

By Abdi 3 months ago

Insecurity: Isiolo residents query new trend in rustling in town estates

Questions have been raised on how bandits continue to dare to raid estates on the outskirts of Isiolo town with impunity, with no leader talking about it in public.

By Abdi 3 months ago

Why corruption is the mother of all Kenya's problems

While corruption in Kenya exists at all levels of society, it is grand corruption by political elites and senior government officials that has brought the country to its knees.

By Abdi 3 months ago

Elders face pressure to honour 2022 deal, endorse Shidiye for Garissa governorship

Leaders urged the Aulihan Ugaas to endorse Mohamed Muktar Shidiye, saying that the elders asked him to step down in favour of Governor Nathif Jama during the 2022 General Election.

By Abdi 3 months ago

Isiolo South by election: Tubi Jnr gets endorsement from clans, leaders

UDA nominee for Isiolo South parliamentary seat, Tubi Mohamed Tubi, has received a major boost after getting endorsement from various clans and political leaders.

By Abdi 3 months ago

Thirsty villagers petition county over extreme water shortage

Residents say that since the establishment of county governments, they have never benefited from any county-funded development water projects.

By Abdi 4 months ago

Mogadishu convention endorses former PM for Somalia presidency

The Haybad Qaran Union held its National Convention in Mogadishu and endorsed former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdoon (Saacid) as presidential candidate.

By Abdi 4 months ago

UDA hands nomination certificate to ex-MP's son in Isiolo South race

The son of the late Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi, who was unanimously endorsed by elders to go for the seat has been issued with UDA nomination certificate.

By Abdi 4 months ago

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Mystery as Garissa taxi driver dies in controversial circumstances

Barow said the era of police brutality and extra-judicial killings is over and leaders will pursue the issue to its logical conclusion.

By Abdi 4 months ago

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Isiolo family in distress as father of four abducted in broad daylight

The distraught family expressed concern of the safety and condition of Lubo who has been missing for the fifth day yesterday.

By Abdi 4 months ago

Marsabit Governor race takes shape as six hopefuls declare interest

Three of them hail from the Borana community, Gabra has two and for the first time, the Rendille have put forward an aspirant from their side.

By Abdi 4 months ago

Why Somalia's one-sided, disputed election process is a looming disaster

The writer argues that the model being advanced risks fracturing the fragile political consensus that Somalis and international partners have spent two decades trying to build.

By Abdi 4 months ago

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Citizenship for sale: The ID scandal

When President William Ruto announced the scrapping of the 60-year-old vetting requirement for issuing national identity cards in Northern Kenya, many in the region breathed a sigh of relief.

By Abdi 5 months ago

Isiolo leaders demand eviction of migrant herders from Merti

Leaders blame migrant herders for the rising insecurity in Bulesa location's Biliqo, Kom, Quro Bisan Owo and Sabarwawa grazing fields.

By Abdi 5 months ago

Leaders fault state as bandits kill two more people in Isiolo

At least two more people have been killed in the volatile Kom area of Isiolo's Merti Sub County in an aborted cattle rustling incident.

By Abdi 5 months ago

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Agony of family waiting for answers, months after kin's brutal murder

Five months later, Brenda and her relatives are wondering why police have not been serious in investigation the murder.

By Abdi 5 months ago

Wajir hosts inaugural North Eastern deaf football tournament

Born out of a vision to promote integration and provide meaningful engagement for young people with disabilities, the tournament doubles as a tool for social transformation.

By Abdi 5 months ago

Northern Kenya lacks crucial database on GBV despite widespread cases

Counties in northern Kenya lack a centralised database on gender-based violence (GBV) despite having widespread cases, stakeholders have revealed.

By Abdi 5 months ago

Family backs Bidu's son for MP seat race

A son of the late Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi Bidu has been picked by the family to run for the seat.

By Abdi 5 months ago

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Isiolo elders, leaders unite to back late MP Tubi's child as successor

Isiolo elders and clan leaders have united behind a call for one of the late MP Mohamed Tubi's children to inherit his seat.

By Abdi 6 months ago

Leaders pay tribute as Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi is laid to rest

The late Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi Bidu was laid to rest at the Tullu Roba Muslim Cemetery in Isiolo town.

By Abdi 6 months ago