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How Africa loses over $300b annually in illicit financial flows

Nairobi, Oct. 7 -- Tax experts say a weakness in the definition of illicit financial flows is helping looters make away with money from Africa, weakening its growth. Now, they want that definition ex... Read More


Ethiopia's President Sahle-Work Zewde resigns amid fall out with PM

Nairobi, Oct. 7 -- Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde left office on Monday,weeks after speculation swirled around her tenure. Ethiopia's Federal House of People's Representatives voted in Taye Ats... Read More


This professor of law has disdain for Kenyans' lives

Nairobi, Oct. 7 -- In a recent appearance before a parliamentary committee, Security Cabinet Secretary, Prof Kithure Kindiki, admitted to the disappearance of 132 youth and the killing of 42 during th... Read More


For EAC states to excel, members should hire expatriate ministers

Nairobi, Oct. 7 -- Next week, the East African Community, especially the original three members Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, will be marking their revival Silver Jubilee, which is also an opportunity t... Read More


DP Gachagua's removal should be sought with care and aplomb

Nairobi, Oct. 6 -- In a week of drama which must have shaken even the most apathetic observers of Kenyan politics, President William Ruto's allies turned on his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, setting in mo... Read More


Donors, troop contributors in jitters over Egypt's new role in post-Atmis mission

Nairobi, Oct. 6 -- International partners and countries contributing troops to the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia are uneasy with the growing influence of Somalia's new-found ally Egypt... Read More


Foreign inflows in Kenya double in 12 months

Nairobi, Oct. 6 -- Foreigners' portfolio investments in Kenya more than doubled in the 12 months to June this year, reflecting an improving investor sentiment about the country. Portfolio investment ... Read More


The more our politics changes, the more it remains the same

Nairobi, Oct. 6 -- Observing the very public falling out between Kenya's President William Ruto and his deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, has given rise to one of the eerie feelings that this is jus... Read More


Somali passport holders hit as Italy suspends issuance of Schengen visas

Nairobi, Oct. 5 -- The Somalia passport has been recovering its lost glory over the past decade, rising from a lowly 128th position more than 10 years ago to 95th on the Passport Power Rank. But there... Read More


Alarming numbers as conflict related sex-violence continues to ravage DRC

Nairobi, Oct. 5 -- In 2023, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faced yet another devastating year of sexual violence - 25,166 victims sought medical treatment following sexual violations, marking ... Read More