Today, a delegation from the Department of Health, led by County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health Services Lucy Kaburu, Chief Officer for Public Health Bisharo Hassan, and Zeinab Adan, a surveyor from the Department of Lands, held a significant meeting with Gambela residents and local institutions, including Gambela Primary School. The objective of the […]
A suspected outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in northwest Tanzania has resulted in the deaths of eight people and infected nine, according to a statement from the World Health Organization (WHO). This development comes just weeks after an outbreak in neighboring Rwanda was declared over. Details of the Suspected Outbreak The outbreak has been […]
Garissa, Kenya| In a tale of resilience, determination, and unyielding hope, Yasmin Dubat Farah, an 18-year-old from Garissa County, has emerged as one of the top-performing students in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in the Northeastern region. Her journey to academic excellence is a testament to the power of perseverance amidst […]
Naivasha, Kenya| Abdikadir Bagaja, who had been missing for seven harrowing days, was found alive in Naivasha on Tuesday evening. His ordeal, which he described as both traumatizing and emotionally torturous, began with an alleged abduction by individuals he believes to be security officers. According to Abdikadir, the events unfolded on the morning of Monday […]
Image: Environmentalists planting trees|Credit: KNA
Nairobi, Kenya| A family is appealing for information on the whereabouts of Abdikadir Bagaja, a 31-year-old man who has been missing for six days. Bagaja reportedly left his home in Kawangware, Nairobi, on the morning of Monday, January 6, 2025, and has not been seen or heard from since. According to family reports, Abdikadir left […]
Moyale, Ethiopia|Tension gripped Moyale town on the Ethiopia-Kenya border as business came to a standstill and the streets remained largely deserted. Residents engaged security forces in running battles following the alleged killing of a 12-year-old boy by Ethiopian police. The victim, identified as Boru Alinur, was reportedly fatally shot under circumstances that remain unclear. The […]
The Ethiopian Space Science Society has suggested that the mysterious burning objects observed across Ethiopia’s skies yesterday evening may be remnants of China’s Shijian-19 satellite. In a statement released by the society, it was indicated that the fiery objects, seen streaking across the atmosphere, could be parts of the Shijian-19 satellite. The satellite, which was […]
Photo: Bahja Ahmed Shale|Credits: Issa Hussein
Ademasajida Ward in Wajir West was a hub of celebration and pride following the announcement of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results. Twin sisters, Umusalam Abdirashid Abass and Umulkheir Abdirashid Abass, stunned their community by achieving identical A- grades, showcasing the academic potential of students from Kenya’s northern frontier region. The duo, […]
