Kenya

The Power of Partnerships: Somali Ambassadors Call for Heightened Collaboration in the Hospitality Sector In a compelling address to the attendees of the East Africa Somali Awards, Somali Ambassador to Kenya, Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, passionately advocated for strengthening partnerships between Kenya and Somalia. His focus on the hospitality industry illuminated the significant achievements of Somali entrepreneurs, who have firmly established their presence and reputation in this vibrant sector. “These…

The Road Ahead: Kenya's Strategic Financing for Infrastructure Development In the bustling heart of Nairobi, in the shadow of the Kibera slums, children chase after a well-worn soccer ball, their laughter punctuating the air as they play on makeshift fields. Just a stone's throw away, the complexities of national infrastructure challenges loom large, but against this backdrop, hope and determination persist. This juxtaposition of joy and struggle symbolizes the broader narrative that is unfolding across Kenya. As of…

Ritual killings remain a distressing and recurring tragedy across various regions of Africa. In particular, children fall prey to these heinous acts, vulnerable and defenseless against those who exploit their innocence. Emmanuel Sarpong Owusu, a researcher and lecturer at Aberystwyth University, sheds light on this grim phenomenon by asserting that the unfortunate belief in the potency of children’s body parts fuels these crimes. In his 2022 study, Owusu unearthed startling statistics: over fifty percent of ritual murder…

Kenya Looks Toward Private Investors to Unlock Strategic Growth at Key Seaports In a move underscoring Kenya’s keen awareness of escalating competition along East Africa’s coastline, the government is turning decisively toward private investors. The goal? To boost the development and operation of two crucial ports—Mombasa and Lamu—positioning Kenya firmly as a maritime trade leader in a bustling, increasingly competitive region. Imagine for a moment the intricate hum of Mombasa port: containers swinging…

Cuban doctors treating a patient in Mandera County, 2019 In the quiet yet resilient towns of Mandera County, Kenya, two Cuban doctors, Assel Herrera Correa and Landy Rodríguez Hernández, embarked on a journey that remains tragically unfinished. Their mission, like many before them, was to heal. But in 2019, under circumstances that remain both mysterious and heartbreaking, they were kidnapped—a distressing chapter that continues to be written.…

Regional Leaders Convene for Critical Dialogue In what promises to be a pivotal meeting, the presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame, respectively, are set to meet in Dar es Salaam. This extraordinary summit, heralded by Kenyan President William Ruto, aims to dissect the escalating hostilities in eastern Congo. President Ruto's announcement on Monday marked a significant diplomatic endeavor as tensions simmer between the two nations. Why is this summit happening now?…

A Moment of Silence in the Skies As human beings, we carry stories, journeys, dreams, and hopes. Sometimes, these tales meet an unforeseen turn. Such was the case on a recent Kenya Airways flight, which began with anticipation and ended in sorrow. Last Friday morning, as the vast blue horizon stretched out beneath the wings of the Kenya Airways flight from New York to Nairobi, an unexpected incident somberly unfolded. An elderly passenger, amidst the familiar drone of engines and chattering passengers, encountered a…

A Call to Vigilance: Kenya Faces a Dual Health Threat Imagine waking up to the news of a health crisis unraveling in your community. This is the current reality for many Kenyans. On Wednesday, the Kenyan government sounded the alarm over a cholera outbreak that has tragically claimed at least five lives. "The government is asking you to be extremely vigilant of your surroundings," urged health official Mary Muthoni, highlighting a growing public health challenge.…

At the heart of Majengo, a bustling informal settlement in Nanyuki, Kenya, sits Rose Wanyua Wanjiku. On this particular Thursday, November 4, 2021, she clutches photographs of her beloved younger sister, Agnes Wanjiru. Agnes, just 20 years old at the time, disappeared under circumstances that remain as troubling today as they were then. Flashback to 2012, a fraught year for Agnes’s family. She was seen alive for the last time in the company of British soldiers visiting Kenya for training operations. A young mother then,…

The recent recovery of 258 victims from the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, as reported by Ibuka, the genocide survivors' association, has cast a somber shadow over Ngoma Sector in Huye District. This initiative to unearth long-buried truths began a fortnight ago, specifically in Matyazo Cell, Kamucuzi Village, where the harrowing discovery of four bodies was made within an abandoned pit latrine. Such sites, once commonplace due to the heinous acts that took place there, bear witness to unspeakable tragedies. The unearthed…