South Sudan looks up to December elections for stability, economic resilience By Fridah Naliaka July 31, 2026 11:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize July 9, 2025 marked 15 years since South …
… The port has three deep and spacious berths to accommodate larger vessels and is Kenya's second commercial port, being positioned to serve Ethiopia and South Sudan, among other countries in the region. …
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… grim milestone, with the number of confirmed infections now standing at 2,994, just 6 cases shy of crossing the 3,000 mark as health authorities battle accelerating transmission in the country's northeast amid growing fears the virus could edge closer to Kenya through South Sudan …
… The East African Community, comprising Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia, continues to promote the free movement of people, goods, services and capital through coordinated regional policies. …
… The boot camp brought together innovators from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while Rwanda and South Sudan were not represented this year despite being part of the programme’s regional network. …
… Defending champions Singida Black Stars of Tanzania will face South Sudan's Jamus SC, while fellow Tanzanian giants Simba SC take on Mogadishu City Club at Kigali Pele Stadium. …
A federal judge in Boston cleared the way for the Trump administration to strip nearly 1,100 Somalis of Temporary Protected Status, allowing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to terminate their legal protections against deportation. The ruling followed a June Supreme Court decision that curtailed judicial review of administration efforts to end TPS designations for migrants from 13 countries.
A federal judge in Boston cleared the way for the Trump administration to strip nearly 1,100 Somalis of Temporary Protected Status, allowing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to terminate their legal protections against deportation. The ruling followed a June Supreme Court decision that curtailed judicial review of administration efforts to end TPS designations for migrants from 13 countries.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to a sixth province, Bas-Uele, after a fatal case was reported in a motorcycle-taxi driver who traveled from Haut-Uele to Buta. The case has heightened concerns about cross-border movement to South Sudan, as DRC figures show 4,449 confirmed cases including 2,061 deaths, with a 46.3 percent fatality rate.
Co-operative Bank of Kenya recorded half-year net profit of Sh18 billion, a 28 per cent increase from Sh14.1 billion a year earlier, driven by subsidiary revenues and an improving loan book despite economic headwinds in Kenya's banking sector.
The Interior Principal Secretary has assured the Linda Mwananchi movement of adequate security during its planned Homa Bay tour, stating that politicians have a democratic right to visit any part of the country as long as they observe the law. The assurance comes amid concerns by Linda Mwananchi leaders over alleged intimidation from ODM rivals in Homa Bay.
Vision 2030 Board Chairman Dr Emmanuel Nzai says the national development blueprint has transformed Kenya's development landscape and attracted large-scale private investment through major infrastructure projects, citing the LAPSSET Corridor and interest from investors like Aliko Dangote in Lamu as examples.
The National Employment Authority has not clarified ongoing advertisements for jobs in Russia while hundreds of families struggle with effects from past recruitments. The NEA delegation returned from Russia three months ago and met with officials at a Tatarstan Special Economic Zone, agreeing to "continued engagement" to explore job opportunities in hospitality, manufacturing, education, and vocational training, with the NEA promising full government vetting of any emerging opportunities.
South Sudanese whistleblower Gaddhaffy Athorbey has been released from detention in Juba and returned to Nairobi on August 8 after nearly two months in custody following his reported abduction in Kenya on June 10 and alleged rendition to South Sudan. His family said he was never informed of the reason for his arrest, no wrongdoing was established during investigations, and his health deteriorated significantly while detained.
Athorbey Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit, a 51-year-old South Sudanese-Kenyan whistleblower, was abducted at gunpoint from a Nairobi casino and transferred to a military facility in Juba, where he was held for two months before being released on August 8. His family said investigations found no wrongdoing, and he is now receiving treatment in Kenya after his health deteriorated during detention.
Athorbey Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit, 51, a South Sudanese-Kenyan whistleblower abducted at gunpoint from a Nairobi casino, was released August 8 after being held at a military facility in Juba for nearly two months. His family said investigations found no wrongdoing and that his health deteriorated during detention.
An opinion piece argues that Kenya should prioritize soft power at its borders, citing an incident where Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister returned his Kenyan passport after allegedly being manhandled at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The piece warns that such treatment of senior visitors, investors, and refugees erodes Kenya's strategic asset of accumulated goodwill in the region.
Gor Mahia will face Rwanda's Rayon Sports in today's Cecafa Kagame Cup final, seeking to end a 41-year title drought dating back to their 1985 victory. The FKF Premier League champions reached the final after defeating Al Hilal 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority has secured $200,000 from the UN Environment Programme to support implementation of the Northern Corridor Green Freight Strategy 2030, which includes emissions tracking, Port of Mombasa electrification studies, and programmes to increase women's participation in freight transport. The programme has already mobilised approximately $1.6 million from development partners including Germany's GIZ and the Kühne Climate Centre.
Gor Mahia and Tusker FC learned their continental opponents in Thursday's CAF interclub competitions draw. Gor Mahia will face reigning African champions Pyramids FC of Egypt in the Champions League first preliminary round, with the first leg at home between September 4–6 and the return fixture in Egypt from September 11–13.
Banissa MP Ahmed Hassan has urged the Government to dismantle human trafficking syndicates recruiting vulnerable Kenyan youth through fake overseas job offers on social media, with victims being trafficked through Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan to Libya where they face forced labour and extortion.
Tusker FC will begin their 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup campaign against Sudan's Al Ahli Madani, hosting the first leg between September 4 and 6 before traveling for the return match a week later. The FKF Cup winners will advance to the second preliminary round if they eliminate Al Ahli Madani, with a place in the group stage at stake.
Gor Mahia will face Egyptian champions Pyramids FC in the opening round of the 2026-2027 CAF Champions League, with the first leg at home between September 4–6. The winner will advance to the second preliminary round.
Kakamega School's Green Commandos defeated St. Mary's School Yala 3-2 in extra time to claim the 2026 KSSSA National Boys' Football championship, their first national title in seven years and their 13th overall KSSSA crown.
As South Sudan marks 15 years of independence, the country plans to hold its first national election in December and pursue economic growth through agriculture and mining, according to President Salva Kiir and former central bank governor Johnny Ohisa Damian. The election, previously postponed in 2022 and 2024, is intended to end the transitional government.
French and British authorities rescued 173 people whose boat caught fire as they attempted to cross the Channel from France to the United Kingdom. The incident, one of the largest rescue operations since records began in 2018, resulted in some burns, grazes and bruises but no serious injuries.
The African Cashew Alliance has intensified efforts to unlock the economic potential of the cashew nut industry in Kenya and nine other African countries through training actors in production, processing, value addition and marketing. A week-long training session in Mombasa equipped 81 participants from eleven countries in skills including Good Agricultural Management Practices, sustainable processing, and gender-responsive leadership.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has reached 3,748 confirmed cases with 1,657 deaths and a 44 per cent case fatality rate on its 78th day, now the second-largest Ebola outbreak in history. Health authorities report that transmission continues to outpace response efforts despite improvements in contact tracing.
South Sudan plans to hold its first national election in December 2026, previously postponed in 2022 and 2024, with President Salva Kiir saying the country is prepared. The election comes as the country seeks political stability and economic resilience after 38 years of war and 15 years since independence.
After years of dormancy, Lamu Port has seen a major increase in cargo handling, with throughput reaching 1,002,282 metric tonnes this year compared to 799,161 last year. Stakeholders including the Kenya Ships Agents Association are calling on the Kenya Ports Authority to prioritise modernisation of quay equipment and yard facilities across the port's three berths and improve documentation links to Mombasa.
The World Health Organization has released updated treatment recommendations for visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) and post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in East Africa and South-East Asia, based on clinical trials including those conducted at Kacheliba Sub-County Hospital in Kenya.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 2,994 confirmed cases with 97 new infections and 62 deaths reported in a single day, mostly in Ituri Province. The virus is spreading northward toward South Sudan, raising concerns about potential spread closer to Kenya through cross-border movement.
Uganda's Vice President Jessica Alupo has praised the growing partnership between Kenya and Uganda, describing the two as nations united by history, culture and family ties, and urging East African states to deepen regional integration for shared prosperity. She noted that communities along the Kenya-Uganda border share common languages, customs and family relationships, with groups such as the Samia, Iteso, Bagisu, Maasai and Turkana living and interacting across both countries.
Thirteen young scientists from East Africa completed a 10-day entrepreneurship bootcamp organized by BioInnovate Africa at icipe in Nairobi, with ventures aimed at tackling challenges in agriculture, food security, public health and green manufacturing. Between seven and ten of the most promising projects are expected to receive seed funding and mentorship.
Gor Mahia defeated hosts APR FC 5-0 in their opening Group A match of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup on Friday at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, with goals from Michael Kibwage, Patrick Essombe, Paul Okoth Odhiambo, Lesley Otieno Owino, and Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom.
An opinion piece argues that literature serves as an archive of political wisdom, demonstrating that violence accepted as legitimate in public life gradually reshapes a nation's character. The author uses Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart to illustrate how moral decay precedes societal collapse, citing historical examples from Rome, Rwanda, Somalia, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Prosecutors from 13 Eastern African countries are attending a five-day training in Nairobi organized by the Eastern African Association of Prosecutors to strengthen investigation and prosecution of cryptocurrency-related crimes, including money laundering, fraud, corruption and terrorism financing.