Latest NewsWorld Bank launches probe into Ruto’s multi-billion loan programme
By Kenyans The World Bank, through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is undertaking an impact assessment of the Hustler Fund to establish how the credit programme has helped Kenyans.
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By The Associated Press The United Arab Emirates’ air force intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters Monday, the Defense Ministry said, an attack that comes after the United
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File Photo/Somali Times By MP Dr Abdillahi Hashi Abib Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire warned that Somalia was entering a dangerous economic downturn. The Ministers of Finance, Planning
Read MoreOne dead, several injured, in Swiss shooting incident, police say
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Read MoreForty years of President Museveni isn’t enough-now his son wants to become the next president of Uganda
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent Museveni’s son just announced his ambition to succeed his father as president, raising a heavy question: How long will citizens watch political
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World Bank launches probe into Ruto’s multi-billion loan programme
By Kenyans The World Bank, through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is undertaking an impact assessment of the Hustler Fund to establish how the credit programme has helped Kenyans.
Read MoreUAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone after weekend US strikes on rocket launchers in Iran
By The Associated Press The United Arab Emirates’ air force intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters Monday, the Defense Ministry said, an attack that comes after the United
Read MoreSomalia’s economic fraud exposed-rising poverty and falling growth a fantasy budget
File Photo/Somali Times By MP Dr Abdillahi Hashi Abib Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire warned that Somalia was entering a dangerous economic downturn. The Ministers of Finance, Planning
Read MoreOne dead, several injured, in Swiss shooting incident, police say
A police officer speaks to a driver near the site of a deadly shooting at an event, according to the police, at Schachen in Aarau, Switzerland, August 30, 2026. Photographer Romina Amato By
Read MoreForty years of President Museveni isn’t enough-now his son wants to become the next president of Uganda
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent Museveni’s son just announced his ambition to succeed his father as president, raising a heavy question: How long will citizens watch political
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Featured ArticlesWorld Bank launches probe into Ruto’s multi-billion loan programme
By Kenyans The World Bank, through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is undertaking an impact assessment of the Hustler Fund to establish how the credit programme has helped Kenyans.
World Bank launches probe into Ruto’s multi-billion loan programme
By Kenyans The World Bank, through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is undertaking an impact assessment of the Hustler Fund to establish how the credit programme has helped Kenyans.
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKGlobal coronavirus cases top 7 million as outbreak grows in Brazil, India – Reuters tally
© Reuters/Adnan Abidi Spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New Delhi Global cases of the novel coronavirus topped 7 million on Saturday, as case numbers surge in Brazil and India,
Read MoreIran bombings death toll revised from 103 to 84, many still in critical condition
By Anadolu Agency The death toll from Wednesday’s twin bombings in southeastern Iran’s Kerman city has been revised down to 84 with 284 others injured, officials said on Thursday
Read MoreKenya: How Chinese firm walked away with Sh1.4b without breaking a sweat
A Geothermal development Company steam well in Menengai, Nakuru County. In yet another brazen act of disdain for the Kenyan taxpayer, a foreign contractor has pocketed Sh1.4 billion advance
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Global coronavirus cases top 7 million as outbreak grows in Brazil, India – Reuters tally
© Reuters/Adnan Abidi Spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New Delhi Global cases of the novel coronavirus topped 7 million on Saturday, as case numbers surge in Brazil and India,
Read MoreIran bombings death toll revised from 103 to 84, many still in critical condition
By Anadolu Agency The death toll from Wednesday’s twin bombings in southeastern Iran’s Kerman city has been revised down to 84 with 284 others injured, officials said on Thursday
Read MoreKenya: How Chinese firm walked away with Sh1.4b without breaking a sweat
A Geothermal development Company steam well in Menengai, Nakuru County. In yet another brazen act of disdain for the Kenyan taxpayer, a foreign contractor has pocketed Sh1.4 billion advance
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Blog PostsExclusive Major Chinese investors in talks to take Aramco stake -sources
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Blinken: US to help Kenya, Africa boost trade, security, health, youth programmes
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken who made a virtual trip to Kenya and Nigeria on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Jacquelyn Martin | Pool | AFP By Antony Blinken United States Secretary of State
US Navy fires warning shots in new tense encounter with Iran
File – This April 14, 2020, file photo provided by the U.S. Army shows the USS Firebolt in Manama, Bahrain. The Firebolt fired warning shots when vessels of Iran’s paramilitary
Samsung’s Lee family to pay more than $10.8 bln inheritance tax
Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee reacts during a news conference regarding his resignation at the company’s headquarters in Seoul April 22, 2008.REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak/File Photo/File Photo
UK watchdog steps up probe into Johnson’s apartment refurb
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Llandudno in Wales, Monday April 26, 2021, as he campaigns on behalf of the Conservative Party for local elections. (Phil Noble/Pool via AP)
Somalia President Farmajo accepts resumption of the election agreement
Photo/Somali Times The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, addressed the people of Somalia last night, welcoming the decision of the Galmudug, South West and
Saudi crown prince: Only few differences with Biden administration
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends a graduation ceremony for the 95th batch of cadets from the King Faisal Air Academy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 23, 2018. Bandar
Farmajo withdrew two-year extension and calls on election September 17 2020 agreement
File Photo/Somali Times The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble issued a statement on the situation in the country. Galmudug and HirShabelle, two of three
Somali Prime Minister Roble announces ceasefire and talks
Photo/Somali Times Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has called on the opposition in Mogadishu to ceasefire and move for urgent talks. “I call for an urgent meeting to find a
Iran, US warships in first tense Mideast encounter in a year
In an April 2, 2021, photo released by the U.S. Navy, an Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessel cut in front of the U.S. Coast Guard ship USCGC Monomoy in the Persian Gulf. American and Iranian
Exclusive Major Chinese investors in talks to take Aramco stake -sources
General view of Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo By Kane Wu, Alex Lawler, Tom Arnold Major Chinese
Blinken: US to help Kenya, Africa boost trade, security, health, youth programmes
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken who made a virtual trip to Kenya and Nigeria on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Jacquelyn Martin | Pool | AFP By Antony Blinken United States Secretary of State
US Navy fires warning shots in new tense encounter with Iran
File – This April 14, 2020, file photo provided by the U.S. Army shows the USS Firebolt in Manama, Bahrain. The Firebolt fired warning shots when vessels of Iran’s paramilitary
Samsung’s Lee family to pay more than $10.8 bln inheritance tax
Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee reacts during a news conference regarding his resignation at the company’s headquarters in Seoul April 22, 2008.REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak/File Photo/File Photo
UK watchdog steps up probe into Johnson’s apartment refurb
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Llandudno in Wales, Monday April 26, 2021, as he campaigns on behalf of the Conservative Party for local elections. (Phil Noble/Pool via AP)
Somalia President Farmajo accepts resumption of the election agreement
Photo/Somali Times The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, addressed the people of Somalia last night, welcoming the decision of the Galmudug, South West and
Saudi crown prince: Only few differences with Biden administration
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends a graduation ceremony for the 95th batch of cadets from the King Faisal Air Academy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 23, 2018. Bandar
Farmajo withdrew two-year extension and calls on election September 17 2020 agreement
File Photo/Somali Times The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble issued a statement on the situation in the country. Galmudug and HirShabelle, two of three
Somali Prime Minister Roble announces ceasefire and talks
Photo/Somali Times Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has called on the opposition in Mogadishu to ceasefire and move for urgent talks. “I call for an urgent meeting to find a
Iran, US warships in first tense Mideast encounter in a year
In an April 2, 2021, photo released by the U.S. Navy, an Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessel cut in front of the U.S. Coast Guard ship USCGC Monomoy in the Persian Gulf. American and Iranian