Isiolo County Government, in collaboration with development partners, civil society organizations, and community members, marked International Women’s Day 2025 at Isiolo GK Prison, underscoring the importance of women’s well-being and empowerment. The event, organized by the Department of Gender, Culture, and Social Services, focused on this year’s theme, “Advocating for Women and Health.” Health and […]
In a landmark event underscoring the enduring legacy of indigenous governance, Guyo Boru Guyo was inaugurated as the 72nd Abbaa Gadaa of the Borana/Oromo nation on March 8, 2025. This ceremony, steeped in tradition, signifies the seamless transition of power within the Gadaa system, a democratic socio-political framework that has guided the Oromo people for […]
•Empowering Girls Through Education and Protection In rural western Kenya, a group of young Maasai girls is taking a bold step to secure their future by learning self-defense. These girls, many of whom face the looming threats of early marriage and sexual abuse, are being trained to protect themselves both physically and verbally. Their training […]
Yabello, Ethiopia| In a momentous gathering at Borana University, Marsabit County Governor H.E. Mohamud Ali reaffirmed his commitment to cultural preservation and unity among the Borana and wider Oromo community during the 72nd Baali ceremony. The event, which marks the transition of one Gadaa leadership cycle to the next, served as a powerful reminder of […]
Mombasa, Kenya| The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) marked this year’s International Women’s Day with a strong commitment to championing women’s rights and workplace equality. In a gesture of support for vulnerable women, KPA’s female employees donated postpartum care products to new mothers and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) at the Coast General Teaching and Referral […]
Narok County marked this year’s International Women’s Day with a resounding call for economic empowerment to transform the lives of women and girls. The celebration, held at Ole-Ntimama Stadium, brought together hundreds of women, leaders, and stakeholders who underscored the crucial role of financial independence, leadership, and skills development in uplifting communities. Women’s Empowerment at […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has firmly dismissed Sudan’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), calling it a baseless political maneuver and vowing to seek its “immediate dismissal.” Sudan’s government has accused the UAE of violating the Genocide Convention by allegedly providing direct support to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which Khartoum […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has downplayed his absence from the high-profile signing of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) agreement, stating that prior commitments prevented him from attending the event at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). Addressing speculation over his absence, Mudavadi explained that he had a […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| Ethiopia’s air force has conducted airstrikes against Al-Shabaab positions in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region, marking a significant escalation in regional counterterrorism efforts. The strikes, confirmed by Somalia’s Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nuur on Friday, targeted key militant strongholds in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia. Strategic Coordination and Growing Security Ties Minister […]
Nasir, South Sudan| A United Nations helicopter on a mission to evacuate South Sudanese troops came under deadly attack on Friday, resulting in the deaths of Major General Majur Dak, a UN crew member, and at least 27 soldiers. The assault, which occurred in Nasir, Upper Nile State, has intensified fears of renewed conflict in […]
