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Maximila Imali bows out of women's 100m in Birmingham

Maximila Imali has bowed out of the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

By Washington Onyango 14 days ago

Maximila Imali bows out of women's 100m in Birmingham

Former Al-Shabab Commander named deputy religion minister

Former Al-Shabab Commander named deputy religion minister

By Associated Press 15 days ago

How former Malindi FC midfielder, Lewis Atieno ditched football to bag continental silver in judo

How former Malindi FC midfielder, Lewis Atieno ditched football to bag continental silver in judo

By Ochieng Oyugi 24 days ago

Somalia's charm offensive fuels talk of admission to EAC

Somalia's charm offensive fuels talk of admission to EAC

By Brian George 25 days ago

Judo: Regional champion Martha Dama elated with her continental bronze medal

Just a half a decade ago Martha Dama Baya was not conversant with any martial art game, leave alone judo.

By Ochieng Oyugi 26 days ago

Judo: Regional champion Martha Dama elated with her continental bronze medal

Somalia miraa deal stimulates man who lost Sh450,000 a month

Mutuuria says he used to make about Sh500,000 a month from his farm. But that was before Somalia banned its export.

By Phares Mutembei 29 days ago

Somalia miraa deal stimulates man who lost Sh450,000 a month

Kenya, Somalia renew ties after Mohamud's election

In lifting the ban on miraa, President Mohamud demonstrated the urgency in rebuilding ties with Kenya. Kenya Airways scheduled flights to Somalia also resume.

By Oscar Obonyo 1 month ago

Kenya, Somalia renew ties after Mohamud's election

UK police open inquiry into Farah trafficking revelations

Farah previously said he moved to Britain with his parents as a refugee from Somalia. But in the documentary, he said his parents never came to the U.K.

By AP 1 month ago

UK police open inquiry into Farah trafficking revelations

Mo Farah's story draws horror, understanding in Somalia

Farah was born in present-day Somaliland, a territory by the Gulf of Aden that has asserted independence from the Horn of Africa nation of Somalia.

By AP 1 month ago

Mo Farah's story draws horror, understanding in Somalia

Kenya to resume flights to Somalia, open border for trade

Kenya to resume flights to Mogadishu, Somalia, process visas within 10 days and open border between two countries for trade after successful bilateral talks.

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

Kenya to resume flights to Somalia, open border for trade

Catching up with Malindi's lost glory

The town, which was not so long ago the place where the hotel industry was a great attraction with so many popular attraction spots is no more.

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 1 month ago

Catching up with Malindi's lost glory

Raila Odinga: Azimio government will reopen Kenya-Somalia border

Odinga who spoke during a rally at Habaswein in Wajir County yesterday also vowed to improve security since insecurity has been the major reason for underdevelopment in the region.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Raila Odinga: Azimio government will reopen Kenya-Somalia border

Igathe apologises over remarks that irked Somali community

Igathe made the remarks last Friday, when he met members of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA).

By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago

Igathe apologises over remarks that irked Somali community

Nailed the wrong man? Probe reveals UK officer lied to court

Fresh details show how British officer led to the arrest of the wrong man. Somali pirates killed tourist and kidnapped his wife in 2011 in Lamu.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Nailed the wrong man? Probe reveals UK officer lied to court

President Uhuru attends Somalia president's inauguration

Mohamud was elected in the just concluded presidential polls

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

President Uhuru attends Somalia president's inauguration

As hunger bites in Somalia, babies start to die

So far, 2.8 million people have received aid. Another 3.1 million could be helped if more money came in.

By Reuters 2 months ago

As hunger bites in Somalia, babies start to die

Somalia election: Kenya should not lower guard on security risks

Kenya has been the victim of Somali refugee influx, terror attacks, and maritime aggression. The ‘Careful Engagement’ approach is necessary to ensure peace in Eastern Africa.

By Macharia Munene 2 months ago

Somalia election: Kenya should not lower guard on security risks

IMF extends budget support for Somalia to August

The move follows the election of a new president on Sunday and a request from the Somali government early this month for a three-month extension in financial support.

By Reuters 2 months ago

IMF extends budget support for Somalia to August

Somalia President Mohamud has his work cut out at home and abroad

Having served as Somalia’s president between 2012 and 2017 when Farmaajo beat him to the tape in elections, Mohamud is no stranger to leadership. He has been there before.

By Editorial 3 months ago

Somalia President Mohamud has his work cut out at home and abroad

Ex-Somali leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud wins presidency

Former Somali leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud won the presidency again in voting by parliamentarians on Sunday in an airport hangar protected by blast walls.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Ex-Somali leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud wins presidency

Old faces compete for presidency of turbulent Somalia

Two former presidents, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed (2009-2012) and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (2012-2017) are among the favourites.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Old faces compete for presidency of turbulent Somalia

Behind blast walls, Somali parliament to choose new president

39 candidates seeking the top post will be chosen by parliamentarians in an airport hangar behind blast walls to protect lawmakers from Islamist attacks.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Behind blast walls, Somali parliament to choose new president

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 months ago

Farmaajo stands on shaky ground as Somalia goes to the polls on Sunday

Court upholds sentence for man who killed cousin

The Court of Appeal in Malindi has upheld a 30-year sentence term imposed on a man who was convicted of murdering his cousin two years ago.

By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago

Court upholds sentence for man who killed cousin

Somali lawmakers to choose country's new president on May 15

The selection of a president is a key step in establishing a new government, which must be in place by May 17 if Somalia is to continue receiving budget support from IMF.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Somali lawmakers to choose country's new president on May 15

Al Shabaab attacks African Union camp in Somalia, three killed

Al Shabaab frequently carries out bombings and gun attacks in Mogadishu and elsewhere as part of its war against the Horn of Africa

By Reuters 3 months ago

Al Shabaab attacks African Union camp in Somalia, three killed

Somalia parliament picks Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur as new speaker

The election of speakers in the parliament and senate is a key step in establishing the new government, which must be in place by May 17 if Somalia is to continue receiving budget support.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Somalia parliament picks Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur as new speaker

Woman behind manufacturing of illegal cosmetics in Nakuru arrested

From the outside of the retail shop, one could only think she was selling braids and other genuine beauty products.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 3 months ago

Woman behind manufacturing of illegal cosmetics in Nakuru arrested

Fear of falcons and enduring Somali mythology

My obsession with birds has been caused by these intrigues around birds in ancient Somali culture.

By Mohamed Guleid 3 months ago

Fear of falcons and enduring Somali mythology

Fear of falcons and enduring Somali mythology

My obsession with birds has been caused by these intrigues around birds in ancient Somali culture.

By Mohamed Guleid 3 months ago

Fear of falcons and enduring Somali mythology

Aisha Jumwa's Sh19m graft case put off to allow her focus on poll

The MP, through her lawyer Dunstan Omari, said she needs more time because the campaigns were hectic and chaotic.

By Joackim Bwana and Kelvin Karani 4 months ago

Aisha Jumwa's Sh19m graft case put off to allow her focus on poll

Somalia's intelligence agency warns of al Shabaab threat against top leaders

Intelligence warns al Shabaab group linked to al Qaeda plans to target Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed and Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Somalia's intelligence agency warns of al Shabaab threat against top leaders

Student jailed for five years for spending Sh8m erroneously sent to her account

Mani was sentenced on Wednesday for spending Sh80 million of the Sh110 million sent to her due to a clerical error.

By Too Jared 4 months ago

Student jailed for five years for spending Sh8m erroneously sent to her account

Tunisia through to World Cup after 0-0 home draw with Mali

Tunisia qualified for a sixth World Cup finals appearance after a 0-0 draw at home to Mali ensured their place at the tournament in Qatar with a 1-0 a

By Reuters 4 months ago

Tunisia through to World Cup after 0-0 home draw with Mali

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 4 months ago

Somalia’s Farmaajo faces tough battle to break jinx of one term

Mali's detained ex-prime minister dies on medical parole

Maiga, 68, was detained in August over his suspected role in the purchase of a presidential plane during the rule of ex-president Ibrahim Keita.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Mali's detained ex-prime minister dies on medical parole

Mali to suspend French broadcasters France 24 and RFI

Russia's presence in the desert nation has exacerbated tensions.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Mali to suspend French broadcasters France 24 and RFI

Somaliland's push for recognition gains US lawmakers' backing

Somaliland President Musa Bihi Abdi has taken the country’s shuttle diplomacy in the quest for international recognition to the United States.

By Jacob Ng'etich 5 months ago

Somaliland's push for recognition gains US lawmakers' backing

Somaliland push for recognition gains US lawmakers backing

Officials of the US Foreign Affairs Committee expressed their concern over the growing influence of China in the Horn of Africa.

By Jacob Ng'etich 5 months ago

Somaliland push for recognition gains US lawmakers backing

Traders threaten to exit market as business dips

Vegetables and fruit vendors at Kambi Somali market in Kakamega town are crying foul over loss of business.

By Alexander Chagema 5 months ago

Traders threaten to exit market as business dips

AMISOM meets Somalia’s top army officials ahead of exit

The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is meeting top Somalia officials in Mogadishu to discuss modalities ahead of their exit.

By Patrick Vidija 5 months ago

AMISOM meets Somalia’s top army officials ahead of exit

Open Somalia border now to boost trade

If people are allowed to cross freely into Somalia then this can also increase collectible revenue for KRA

By Mohamed Guleid 5 months ago

Open Somalia border now to boost trade

Welcome to Malindi’s 1498 chapel

Christianity in Kenya dates back to 1498 when the Portuguese explorers built a chapel in Malindi.

By Benard Sanga 5 months ago

Welcome to Malindi’s 1498 chapel

John Paul, Josette Njeri to fly Kenyan flag in Birmingham

Top-seeds John-Paul Malina and Josette Njeri will lead the four-member Kenyan triathlon squad at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

By Elvince Joshua 5 months ago

John Paul, Josette Njeri to fly Kenyan flag in Birmingham

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