Kenya on knife edge as polling begins in closely-fought election between Kenyatta and Odinga Storyline:National News The East African nation votes amid widespread fears of communal violence. A little more than 19 million Kenyans are eligible to vote in a closely-fought election in which sitting President… 2 mins read
2 mins read Storyline:National News, World Obama calls for peaceful and credible elections in Kenya as polls open Tuesday Former US president Barack Obama has called for peaceful and credible elections as Kenyans head to the most contested elections in the country’s history Tuesday. The former President also asked…
2 mins read Storyline:Business, National News Khat traders in Mogadishu express fears of trade halt as Kenya heads for polls Khat traders in Mogadishu have expressed concerns over possible disruption of their business as Kenya which is the main source of the product heads to the polls Tuesday. The traders…
7 mins read Storyline:Archive, National News, Opinions KENYA DECIDES: A look at some of the salient issues of interest for Somalia The stakes are remarkably high in this election which features two dynasties whose world views have remained diametrically opposed. IT’S ALL SYSTEMS go across the border in the south west…
4 mins read Storyline:Business, National News Outdated laws and weak tax regime an impediment to domestic revenue mobilisation-World Bank An outdated legal framework coupled with almost nonexistent administration remains a major impediment to domestic revenue mobilization in Somalia, the World Bank has said calling for dedicated review of legal…
1 min read Storyline:National News Galmudug state calls for adherence to guidelines on religious offerings Galmudug state has warned individuals and organizations that want to carry out the sacrifice of livestock animals during Eid al-Adha, the second Islamic celebration period that coincides with the end…
1 min read Storyline:11th Parliament, National News, Politics Khatumo’s Deputy President relieved of his position Deputy President Mohamud Agalule of the unrecognized Khatumo State has been relieved of his official position according to the Deputy Internal Minister Abshir Abdiasis. The local parliament voted against Agalule…
3 mins read Storyline:National News, Security, World Minnesota mosque explosion ‘deeper and scarier’ than threats MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center in suburban Minneapolis, like other U.S. mosques, occasionally receives threatening calls and emails. But leaders say they’re more frightened after a weekend…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, Politics, World Israel preparing to close Al Jazeera offices JERUSALEM Israeli minister says he has called for Al Jazeera press credentials to be revoked. Israel is preparing to close Qatar-based TV station Al Jazeera offices in Jerusalem, communication minister…
3 mins read Storyline:11th Parliament, Business Parliament approves 2017 budget, revises upwards by $14m Parliament Sunday approved the revised 2017 national budget with an increase of $14 million to the recently revised budget giving the Finance Minister authority to spend $260 million up from…
