Overseas

Understanding the Impact of Kenya's Diaspora Remittances Recent reports indicate a noteworthy surge in remittances sent to Kenya, firmly establishing the nation among the top ten African countries recognized for significant remittance inflows. This growth speaks volumes about the dedication and bonds between Kenyans living abroad and their families back home. In June 2025 alone, the Central Bank of Kenya reported remittance inflows totaling an impressive USD 423 million (approximately KSh 54.68 billion). This…

A New Chapter in Aviation Safety: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Team in Kenya The tragic wreckage of a plane that went down in Somalia on March 22, 2025, at 5 PM serves as a sobering reminder of the vulnerabilities within the aviation sector. As captured poignantly by Ilkha Media, this incident, which claimed the lives of five individuals aboard a Kenyan cargo aircraft, has sparked a wave of introspection within the aviation community. In response, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has taken a…

Lawmakers Challenge Exclusive Livestock Export Deal In a bold stand, about one hundred members from both chambers of Somalia's Federal Parliament openly criticized a recent government decision favoring Abu-Yasir, a foreign entrepreneur, with exclusive rights to export the country's livestock. In clear-cut words on Monday, the parliamentarians pointed fingers at President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing him of putting a foreigner's interest over those of local Somali traders. These traders have long been pillars in the…

Algerians living overseas have started to exercise their right to vote as they prepare for the presidential elections happening this Saturday. Despite the enthusiasm of expatriates, there's a prevailing expectation of a dismal voter turnout within Algeria itself, coupled with predictions leaning towards the probable re-election of the current president, Abdelmadjid Tebboune. On another front, the situation in Algeria remains tense. Authorities have ramped up their efforts to clamp down on civil liberties, targeting…