•GSMA Report Highlights Sector’s 8% GDP Contribution Addis Ababa| Ethio telecom, Ethiopia’s state-owned telecommunications giant, has emerged as a central pillar of the nation’s economic and digital transformation, contributing a notable 8% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023. This is according to a new report by the Global System for Mobile Communications […]
•KDF Deployed, Mining Halted in Heilu Marsabit County, Kenya| A startling discovery has shaken the remote village of Heilu in Moyale Constituency, Marsabit County. This is after miners unearthed 23 unexploded ordnances buried underground, prompting a swift response from authorities and a temporary shutdown of all mining activities in the area. Marsabit County Police Commander […]
Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan(Guyo) has sharply criticized a recent demolition exercise conducted by security officers in Checheles, Isiolo County, terming it inhumane, illegal, and a betrayal of the government’s duty to protect its citizens. The demolitions, carried out early Saturday morning under the supervision of the Isiolo Officer Commanding Station (OCS), left several families […]
•Family Pleads for International Intervention as Rights Group Exposes Widespread Human Trafficking Crisis in Kufra A grassroots advocacy group has issued an urgent appeal over the case of Tesfay Hagos Alemayehu, a 31-year-old Ethiopian refugee from the war-ravaged Tigray region, who is reportedly being held in inhumane conditions by human traffickers in Kufra, a remote […]
Isiolo, Kenya| The County Assembly of Isiolo has strongly condemned the shooting of Nicholas Lorot, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Burat Ward, who was attacked near the Northern Galaxy Hotel in Isiolo Town. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday the 26th of March 2025 , has sent shockwaves across the region, with leaders […]
Isiolo County was rocked by a violent incident on Wednesday evening when Burat Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Nicholas Lorot was shot by unidentified attackers in Isiolo town. The legislator, known for his vocal stance on governance and land rights issues, was rushed to St. Theresa Mission Hospital in Kiirua, Meru County, for urgent […]
•Unlocking Nyandarua’s Tourism Potential: A Collaborative Effort •Government and Stakeholders Join Hands to Promote Tourism in Nyandarua Nyandarua County, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and historical significance, is poised to become a major tourist destination in Kenya. In a bid to unlock its full potential, the national government, through the Ministry of […]
•Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay Set to Attend as Bloc Strengthens Global Influence The BRICS economic alliance has formally invited three new nations—Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay—to attend its 2025 annual summit, signaling continued expansion efforts despite escalating tensions with the United States. As the bloc solidifies its role as an alternative to Western-dominated financial structures, the […]
•Escalating Tensions Between President Kiir and Vice President Machar Raise Fears of Renewed Conflict South Sudan’s already fragile peace agreement is under increasing strain as political and military tensions escalate between factions loyal to President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar. The recent arrests of high-profile officials, including Deputy Army Chief General Gabriel Duop […]
•Grave Abuses Uncovered in Isiolo and Marsabit as Security Forces Face Scrutiny The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has released a damning report detailing serious human rights violations committed during the ongoing ‘Operation Ondoa Jangili’, a security operation launched by the National Police Service (NPS) in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties on February 3, […]
