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Somalia rolls out voter registration after 56 years of electoral drought
More than 56 years since Somali nationals last cast their vote, the country's National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has embarked on a massive process of registering voters.
By David Okwembah 6 months ago
Somalia rolls out voter registration after 56 years of electoral drought
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Mogadishu's renewal: Where bombs once fell, skyscrapers rise
Sleek skyscrapers now stand defiantly against the Mogadishu skyline, while glitzy shopping malls line the capital's streets, interspersed with modern office blocks and elegant cafes.
By David Okwembah 6 months ago
Mogadishu's renewal: Where bombs once fell, skyscrapers rise
PS Omollo: Shakahola operation to end soon
Makenzi has denied any involvement in the existence of mass graves. Kenyans urged to exercise patience, perpetrators to be brought to justice through legal proceedings.
By David Okwembah 2 years ago
PS Omollo: Shakahola operation to end soon
Farmaajo stands on shaky ground as Somalia goes to the polls on Sunday
On Sunday, May 15, 2022, Somalia presidential elections will take place, as announced by the Presidential Election Committee.
By David Okwembah and Fowzia Mohamoud 3 years ago
Farmaajo stands on shaky ground as Somalia goes to the polls on Sunday
Somalia’s Farmaajo faces tough battle to break jinx of one term
President Mohamed Farmaajo goes into this year’s election knowing that the country has a history of not having re-elected an incumbent since some...
By David Okwembah and Fowzia Mohamoud 3 years ago
Somalia’s Farmaajo faces tough battle to break jinx of one term
Somalia polls have been marred by graft and outright thuggery
Unlike in many elections conducted through universal suffrage, the Somali elections are conducted through an indirect electoral process
By David Okwembah and Fowzia Mohamoud 3 years ago
Somalia polls have been marred by graft and outright thuggery
Ruto inks health deal amid fears Kenya will give up key patient data
Health & Science
By Mercy Kahenda
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Broken system: Why governors keep surviving impeachments
Politics
By Harold Odhiambo
1 hr ago
Ruto has betrayed you, Church says President toying with the youth
National
By Josphat Thiong’o and George Njunge
1 hr ago
Treasury rakes in Sh245b from Safaricom sale transaction
Business
By Brian Ngugi and Graham Kajilwa
1 hr ago