In a landmark moment for Somali democracy, residents of Mogadishu turned out in significant numbers on December 25, 2025, to participate in the capital’s first direct municipal elections since 1969. This “one-person, one-vote” poll represents a pivotal step toward restoring universal suffrage in Somalia, a country that has grappled with decades of conflict, clan-based indirect […]
Garissa, Kenya| Tensions have escalated in Garissa County following the controversial death of Sheikh Umar Ahmed (also referred to as Ahmed Sheikh Omar), a local resident whose family alleges he was shot dead by officers from the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU). His sister, Siman Ahmed—an aspiring Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Madogashe Ward in […]
Nairobi| Kenya’s legal fraternity and the nation at large are in deep mourning following the sudden passing of Supreme Court Justice Mohamed Khadhar Ibrahim on December 17, 2025. The distinguished jurist, who was just weeks away from mandatory retirement upon turning 70 in January 2026, died in Nairobi after a brief illness. His death has […]
Arabia, Mandera County| In a vibrant display of national pride and community solidarity, Mandera East Member of Parliament Hussein Weytan Abdirahman officiated the Jamhuri Day celebrations in Arabia Sub-County, highlighting Kenya’s enduring journey toward unity, peace, and progress on the nation’s 62nd independence anniversary. Jamhuri Day, observed annually on December 12, commemorates two pivotal milestones […]
Mombasa, Kenya| Serani Comprehensive School, one of Mombasa’s oldest and historically prestigious public secondary schools, has officially reopened its doors after a multi-million-shilling makeover funded by the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) for Mvita Constituency. The revamped institution in Old Town Ward, Mvita Sub-County, now features modern infrastructure designed to reverse years of infrastructural […]
In a groundbreaking moment for Kenya’s underrepresented regions, 18-year-old Arfi Mohamud Abdi from Garissa County has been selected to represent the nation at a prestigious international tech hackathon in New York, USA. As the only Somali girl among seven exceptional young women chosen nationwide, Arfi’s journey highlights the rising wave of female tech talent emerging […]
Rabai, Kilifi County, Kenya| In a heartbreaking workplace tragedy that underscores ongoing concerns about industrial safety in Kenya’s mining and construction sectors, the family of 40-year-old mason Dennis Nyakanga is urgently calling for justice and transparency following his untimely death in a crane accident at a quarry in Rabai Sub-County. Nyakanga, a dedicated worker and […]
In a thrilling chapter for African football, 27-year-old Kenyan coaching prodigy Abdirahman Ali Abubakar is set to lead Somalia’s Mogadishu City Club into battle against Kenya Police FC in the CAF Champions League qualifiers. The highly anticipated showdown is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM EAT at Nairobi’s iconic Nyayo National Stadium. […]
In a groundbreaking moment for Garissa County’s political landscape, renowned climate justice activist and environmentalist Madina Amin has secured a historic endorsement from elders of the Samawathal clan, part of the larger Ogaden community. The endorsement positions her as a formidable contender for the Garissa Women Representative seat in the 2027 general election. This pivotal […]
In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Qatar has issued a vehement condemnation of Israel following a targeted military strike in Doha on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed responsibility for what they described as a “precise strike” aimed at senior leaders of Hamas, the Palestinian militant group. […]
