Letter from Mogadishu: Universal suffrage vis a vis the Tanzanian election

The Tanzanian election was boycotted by key opposition leaders after the candidate for the leading opposition party Tundu Lissu was imprisoned and barred from participating in the polls.

By 28 days ago

Letter from Mogadishu: The new e-visa controversy sours relations

While rolling out the system, Somalia’s internal security minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag it will make it easier for foreigners to apply for a visa from anywhere in the world.

By 1 month ago

Somalia races to deepen integration with East African Community

Somalia’s integration into the East African Community has gathered momentum with last week’s election of nine members to join the legislative arm that sits in Arusha.

By 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Somalia President in shuttle diplomacy

While Mohamud described his visit as aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between his country and Ethiopia there was a deeper reason for him to make this undisclosed trip.

By 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Somalia scores diplomatic coup as it embraces Swahili

The Swahili language got a major boost when Somalia announced plans to accelerate its introduction into the country's curriculum for schools and universities.

By 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Election fever in the region as Somalia debates about which system

Three member states of the East African Community (EAC) are in the throes of a general election that will either birth a new president or give the incumbents a new mandate.

By 2 months ago

Multi-million oxygen plant in Kilifi to employ 3,000 people

The construction of two mega medical oxygen plants at the cost of Sh2.8 billion in Kenya and Tanzania by MedAccess has begun. It was not clear how much each plant will cost.

By 4 months ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Universal suffrage vis a vis the Tanzanian election

The Tanzanian election was boycotted by key opposition leaders after the candidate for the leading opposition party Tundu Lissu was imprisoned and barred from participating in the polls.

By 28 days ago

Letter from Mogadishu: The new e-visa controversy sours relations

While rolling out the system, Somalia’s internal security minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag it will make it easier for foreigners to apply for a visa from anywhere in the world.

By 1 month ago

Somalia races to deepen integration with East African Community

Somalia’s integration into the East African Community has gathered momentum with last week’s election of nine members to join the legislative arm that sits in Arusha.

By 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Somalia President in shuttle diplomacy

While Mohamud described his visit as aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between his country and Ethiopia there was a deeper reason for him to make this undisclosed trip.

By 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Somalia scores diplomatic coup as it embraces Swahili

The Swahili language got a major boost when Somalia announced plans to accelerate its introduction into the country's curriculum for schools and universities.

By 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Election fever in the region as Somalia debates about which system

Three member states of the East African Community (EAC) are in the throes of a general election that will either birth a new president or give the incumbents a new mandate.

By 2 months ago

Multi-million oxygen plant in Kilifi to employ 3,000 people

The construction of two mega medical oxygen plants at the cost of Sh2.8 billion in Kenya and Tanzania by MedAccess has begun. It was not clear how much each plant will cost.

By 4 months ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Universal suffrage vis a vis the Tanzanian election

The Tanzanian election was boycotted by key opposition leaders after the candidate for the leading opposition party Tundu Lissu was imprisoned and barred from participating in the polls.

By 28 days ago

Letter from Mogadishu: The new e-visa controversy sours relations

While rolling out the system, Somalia’s internal security minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag it will make it easier for foreigners to apply for a visa from anywhere in the world.

By 1 month ago

Somalia races to deepen integration with East African Community

Somalia’s integration into the East African Community has gathered momentum with last week’s election of nine members to join the legislative arm that sits in Arusha.

By 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Somalia President in shuttle diplomacy

While Mohamud described his visit as aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between his country and Ethiopia there was a deeper reason for him to make this undisclosed trip.

By 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Somalia scores diplomatic coup as it embraces Swahili

The Swahili language got a major boost when Somalia announced plans to accelerate its introduction into the country's curriculum for schools and universities.

By 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Election fever in the region as Somalia debates about which system

Three member states of the East African Community (EAC) are in the throes of a general election that will either birth a new president or give the incumbents a new mandate.

By 2 months ago

Multi-million oxygen plant in Kilifi to employ 3,000 people

The construction of two mega medical oxygen plants at the cost of Sh2.8 billion in Kenya and Tanzania by MedAccess has begun. It was not clear how much each plant will cost.

By 4 months ago

Somalia rolls out voter registration after 56 years of electoral drought

More than 56 years since Somali nationals last cast their vote, the country's National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has embarked on a massive process of registering voters.

By David Okwembah 6 months ago

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Mogadishu's renewal: Where bombs once fell, skyscrapers rise

Sleek skyscrapers now stand defiantly against the Mogadishu skyline, while glitzy shopping malls line the capital's streets, interspersed with modern office blocks and elegant cafes.

By David Okwembah 6 months ago

PS Omollo: Shakahola operation to end soon

Makenzi has denied any involvement in the existence of mass graves. Kenyans urged to exercise patience, perpetrators to be brought to justice through legal proceedings.

By David Okwembah 2 years ago