Editorial: Public Participation a Pillar of Accountable Governance in Kenya

The National Treasury’s call for public input marks a vital moment in our democratic journey as it prepares the Financial Year 2025/26 Budget. This is a...

EDITORIAL: In Kindiki’s announcement, Al-Shabab gained an upper hand at the expense of the local’s high hopes

EDITORIAL: In Kindiki’s announcement, Al-Shabab gained an upper at the expense of the local’s high hopes In a surprise move on Wednesday, the Cabinet Secretary for...

EDITORIAL: Government officials should be careful about their rhetorics during aftermath of Shabab attacks

EDITORIAL—Today we are reacting to two generally identical statements by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Prof. George Mogoha and the newly appointed Northeastern Regional Commissioner, Nick...

Why the president does not take NEP MPs seriously

By: Abdirahman Khalif NAIROBI—At the Parliament prescint in Nairobi, legislators from the formerly North Eastern province are known for their political in-fights, backstabbing and lack of...

Why the Kikuyus are scared of rise in Somali numbers

[This opinion piece originally appeared on the Star newspaper and www.the-star.co.ke on 4th of September, 2019.] By: Kamau Muiga An impassioned storm was recently ignited on...

Born in Somalia, Abdi Sharif now signs with Liverpool FC

Raila to Ruto: Prepare for a bitter battle “to save Kenya”

NAIROBI—-Former premier, Raila Odinga now want Kenyans to prepare for a major political battle pitting those who want “a united and prosperous nation that is devoid...

60-year old Somali mother graduates from college 40 years later

WASHINGTON DC, US—A 60-year old Somali mother made the most talked-about comeback after she graduated from college with Masters of Computer Science from George Mason College...

There’re more Somalis active online than any other community in Kenya: Media expert

NAIROBI—Somalis are increasingly cutting their own niche in the digital media sector as outlets grow in number. Speaking during the launch of the Wafugaji News at...

Kenya denies negotiating with Shabab over release of Cuban doctors

NAIROBI—The government has denied reports of negotiations with the militant group Al Shabab over the abduction of the two Cuban doctors allegedly held in Somalia. In...

One man killed as Mandera leaders move to stop conflict spill-over from Ethiopia

MANDERA—Leaders in Mandera have moved to stop conflict spill-over from across the border in Ethiopia where one man was killed in what the Ethiopian authorities classified...

Suspected cholera outbreak kills one in Wajir

WAJIR—One person died of suspected cholera outbreak while eight other patients are receiving care at Wajir Referral Hospital. In an update on Tuesday afternoon at the...

K24 Swahili new anchor embraces Islam

NAIROBI—K24 Swahili news anchor, Alphonce Oladipoh accepted Islam. Oladipoh changed his name to Sudheis Oladipoh, a name adapted from the legendary Saudi Quran reciter, Imam Sudeis...

OPINION: Who are the real criminals behind the Sri Lanka Bombings

By Nazlin Umar Until this week, Sri Lanka did not have much history of Christian-Muslim violence. The two faiths are both small minorities and have lived...

Security beefed up ahead of Wajir West mini polls

WAJIR—The chairman of the electoral commission is in Wajir ahead of tomorrow’s by-election in Wajir West. The head of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)...

OPINION: Africa is suffering from a significant “Brain Drain”. What can be done to stem this flow?

Hundreds of African migrants are leaving the continent legally or illegally everyday for Europe, America or the Middle East. Doctors, engineers, professors and other skilled professionals...

ODM withdraws from Wajir West repeat polls

BREAKING NEWS NAIROBI—The Orange Democratic Movement has withdrawn from the Wajir West race. In a statement shared on the party’s Twitter handle, Prof Mohamed Yusuf sacrificed...

Legislators want Judiciary to hire more Khadis amid fresh onslaught by Churches

NAIROBI—Legislators from Northern Kenya on Tuesday met with the Chief Justice to push for recruitment of more Khadis and establishment of high courts in Wajir, Garissa...

Dissecting the Supreme Court judgment on Wajir petition

By: Muthomi Thiankolu I have read the Judgment of the Supreme Court in Petition No. 7 of 2018: Mohamed Abdi Mahamud v Ahmed Abdullahi Mohamad & 5...