Kenya

Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie charged with 191 murders

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – The Kenyan cult leader, Paul Mackenzie, has been formally charged with murder following the disturbing discovery of over 400 bodies buried in a remote forest in the country's eastern region.

AI Technologies: The Double-Edged Sword of Innovation and Media Capture

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Sudan recalls ambassador from Nairobi after Kenya hosted RSF commander Hemedti

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Sudan has taken a diplomatic stance by recalling its ambassador from Nairobi in protest against Kenyan President William Ruto's hosting of talks with paramilitary commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, according to Sudan's acting foreign minister.

Dear Mr. President, Stop More Promises; Kenyans Are Hurting

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Somalia's NISA-linked company named exclusive Huawei representative, telecom giants raise concerns

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Dalkom Somalia, co-owned by the Somali national intelligence and security agency (NISA) director, has been unveiled as the sole representative for Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Ltd.

Somalia: ATMIS troops and local administration officials in Dhobley strategise on security

Dhobley – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), troops stationed in Dhobley, Jubaland State, on Saturday held a meeting with the local security committee officials to strategise on how to ensure the safety and welfare of the local community.

Controversy surrounds Jubbaland's appointment of 'envoy' to Kenya

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The appointment of Jubbaland State of Somalia's 'envoy' to Kenya by President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) has elicited strong reactions from various quarters.

Nairobi's Climate Summit Seeks External Funding Amid Geopolitical Challenges

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh The historic gathering on Climate Change inside Africa, clearly portrays efforts at spearheading towards finding sustainable solutions to existing challenges. But African leaders are still standing at a crossroads as they try hard to balance their geopolitical positions, this…

SOMALIA: ATMIS troops provide medical supplies to Dhobley General Hospital

Dhobley, SOMALIA– Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), have presented a consignment of medical supplies to Jubaland's Dhobley General Hospital to help improve quality healthcare in the region.

Five-day cholera vaccination campaign rolled out in Mandela triangle to protect over 600 000 Somalis in bordering areas of Kenya, Ethiopia

Mogadishu, Somalia– A single dose reactive cholera vaccination campaign gets under way in 5 districts of Jubaland State, bordering Kenya and Ethiopia, classified as the Mandela triangle, from 12 to 16 August, 2023. The campaign aims to vaccinate 590 803 people aged one year and above, including pregnant…

Somalia: ATMIS, Frontline States agree to enhance collaboration on security

Mogadishu –The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the Frontline States Task Force – a regional security initiative by countries bordering Somalia – have agreed to strengthen collaboration in the fight against Al-Shabaab.

Kenyan opposition to resume anti-government protests as they demand action on soaring living costs

Nairobi (Horn Observer) Kenyan opposition leaders have announced their plans to resume anti-government protests, demanding a reduction in the high cost of living in the country, scheduled for next Wednesday.

Kenyan governor says 60% of Mandera County under Al-Shabaab control as attacks rise

Nairobi (Horn Observer) Kenya's Mandera County Governor, Mohamed Adan Khalif, has revealed that 60 percent of his county is currently under the control of Al-Shabaab militant group as terror attacks rose in the region.

International Community expresses concern as Kenya braces for anti-government protests

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Ahead of the planned anti-government protests in Kenya on Wednesday, a joint statement issued by Ambassadors and High Commissioners of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden, Ukraine, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States expressed…

Kenya's Raila Odinga declares three-day protests as government vows to stop it

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Kenya's opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has announced a three-day series of anti-government demonstrations starting on Wednesday, July 19, despite the government's warning that the protests will not be allowed to take place.

Somalia: Urgent action needed to tackle cholera across Horn of Africa

Cholera outbreaks are occurring with increasing frequency, and lasting for longer, across Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia. Tetiana Gaviuk, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) communications manager questions, why the death toll from this preventable disease is rising.

Nationwide protests rock Kenya, leaving several dead and cities at a standstill

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Kenya witnessed widespread violence and chaos on Wednesday as opposition demonstrators took to the streets, leading to a complete halt in transportation and business activities across major cities.

Somalia: ATMIS, UNSOS train Military and Police Personnel on Fuel Supply Chain and best Environmental practices in war and hostile locations

Mogadishu, Somalia– The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) is training 55 military and police personnel on efficient fuel supply and delivery in the best and safe environmental manner as it is a critical factor to ensuring the success of an imminent joint assault on Al-Shabaab militants.

Massive visa scam and human trafficking operation with links to gov't officials exposed in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Mogadishu was shaken by a shocking incident on July 8 when a group of individuals stormed the premises of a travel agency located at KM4 junction, accusing the agency, as reported by the media, of orchestrating a large-scale visa scam.

Kenyan intelligence chief lands in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Nearly a month after secretly visiting the port town of Kismayo, the director-general of the Kenyan National Intelligence Service (NIS), Noordin Haji, has made another visit to Mogadishu, where he met with the Director of the Somalia National Intelligence and Security Agency…