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
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
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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 WEEKChina donates military equipment to Somalia
Photo/Somali Times The Chinese government has donated military vehicles and military equipment to the Somali government, in a renewed push to boost the country’s war against terrorism. A shipment
Read MoreBrent crude jumps about 5% to near $100 over tanker attacks, US-Iran tensions
By Anadolu Agency Oil prices surged on Thursday, with Brent crude climbing toward the $100-per-barrel threshold, as fresh tanker attacks near Saudi Arabia and escalating US-Iran tensions
Read MorePrime Minister Roble and regional governors sign an election agreement
Photo/Somali Times Somalia’s prime minister and heads of state and the Benadir region have recently signed a long-running election agreement. Roble and other signatories penned the election
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China donates military equipment to Somalia
Photo/Somali Times The Chinese government has donated military vehicles and military equipment to the Somali government, in a renewed push to boost the country’s war against terrorism. A shipment
Read MoreBrent crude jumps about 5% to near $100 over tanker attacks, US-Iran tensions
By Anadolu Agency Oil prices surged on Thursday, with Brent crude climbing toward the $100-per-barrel threshold, as fresh tanker attacks near Saudi Arabia and escalating US-Iran tensions
Read MorePrime Minister Roble and regional governors sign an election agreement
Photo/Somali Times Somalia’s prime minister and heads of state and the Benadir region have recently signed a long-running election agreement. Roble and other signatories penned the election
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Blog PostsThe case of 12 ambassadors who created a tribal debate in the cabinet for approval
File Photo/Somali Times According to information obtained by Somali Times, the cabinet will hold a meeting on Thursday to be presented with the approval of 12 new ambassadors. According to
Chairman of the Independent Electoral Halimo Ibrahim says, ”Let’s form a Somalia’s government that is not ruled by foreigners. ”
Photo/Somali Times ”Somalia is not an independent country, it is ruled by foreigners. ” Halimo Ismail Ibrahim, the Chairman of the Independent Electoral
UK may move patients into hotels to ease hospital strain
A row of ambulances are parked outside the Royal London Hospital in London on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. British officials are considering tougher coronavirus restrictions as the number of
Pakistan, Turkey to further strengthen bilateral ties
Pakistan and Turkey on Wednesday agreed to pursue a joint strategy on matters of mutual interests at the international level, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. The agreement came during a
US won’t observe Uganda’s election as accreditations denied
Uganda’s long-time President Yoweri Museveni attends an election rally at Kololo Airstrip in Kampala, Uganda. Deadly violence and repressive measures have alarmed observers as Uganda
Thugge disowns Rotich in Sh63billion dams scandal
Mr Kamau Thugge (left) and ex-treasury CS Henry Rotich. Former Treasury Principal Secretary (PS) Kamau Thugge has opted to be a State witness in the Sh63 billion Arror-Kimwarer dams scandal case,
Uganda’s leader Yoweri Museveni is last dictator in Africa now
From left to right Opposition candidates for Ugandan Election, Alliance for National transformation flag bearer Gen Mugisha Muntu, Forum for Democratic Change party flag bearer Patrick Amuriat
Uganda’s leader says social media shut down ahead of polls
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni shows the ink mark on the thumb after he voted in Kiruhura district which is Museveni’s home area, Uganda, Deadly violence and repressive measures
Roadside blast kills 7 Kenyan soldiers in Somalia
At least seven Kenyan military personnel serving under African Union peacekeeping mission forces in Somalia (AMISOM) were killed when a bomb targeted military vehicles in southern Somalia on
Mandera County Governor Ali Roba says Mandera is on the verge falling under Al-Shabaab control
Mandera County Governor Ali Roba has said the town of Mandera in Kenya is on the verge falling into the hands of Al-Shabaab. In an interview with The Standard in Nairobi, the governor said
The case of 12 ambassadors who created a tribal debate in the cabinet for approval
File Photo/Somali Times According to information obtained by Somali Times, the cabinet will hold a meeting on Thursday to be presented with the approval of 12 new ambassadors. According to
Chairman of the Independent Electoral Halimo Ibrahim says, ”Let’s form a Somalia’s government that is not ruled by foreigners. ”
Photo/Somali Times ”Somalia is not an independent country, it is ruled by foreigners. ” Halimo Ismail Ibrahim, the Chairman of the Independent Electoral
UK may move patients into hotels to ease hospital strain
A row of ambulances are parked outside the Royal London Hospital in London on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. British officials are considering tougher coronavirus restrictions as the number of
Pakistan, Turkey to further strengthen bilateral ties
Pakistan and Turkey on Wednesday agreed to pursue a joint strategy on matters of mutual interests at the international level, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. The agreement came during a
US won’t observe Uganda’s election as accreditations denied
Uganda’s long-time President Yoweri Museveni attends an election rally at Kololo Airstrip in Kampala, Uganda. Deadly violence and repressive measures have alarmed observers as Uganda
Thugge disowns Rotich in Sh63billion dams scandal
Mr Kamau Thugge (left) and ex-treasury CS Henry Rotich. Former Treasury Principal Secretary (PS) Kamau Thugge has opted to be a State witness in the Sh63 billion Arror-Kimwarer dams scandal case,
Uganda’s leader Yoweri Museveni is last dictator in Africa now
From left to right Opposition candidates for Ugandan Election, Alliance for National transformation flag bearer Gen Mugisha Muntu, Forum for Democratic Change party flag bearer Patrick Amuriat
Uganda’s leader says social media shut down ahead of polls
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni shows the ink mark on the thumb after he voted in Kiruhura district which is Museveni’s home area, Uganda, Deadly violence and repressive measures
Roadside blast kills 7 Kenyan soldiers in Somalia
At least seven Kenyan military personnel serving under African Union peacekeeping mission forces in Somalia (AMISOM) were killed when a bomb targeted military vehicles in southern Somalia on
Mandera County Governor Ali Roba says Mandera is on the verge falling under Al-Shabaab control
Mandera County Governor Ali Roba has said the town of Mandera in Kenya is on the verge falling into the hands of Al-Shabaab. In an interview with The Standard in Nairobi, the governor said