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Somaliland President seeks investment and diplomatic ties at Davos
Global Affairs

Somaliland President seeks investment and diplomatic ties at Davos

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland last month marked a historic step, coming more than 30 years after the territory declared independence from Somalia. Abdullahi, popularly known as “Cirro,” posted photos from the closed-door session, reportedly organised by the Greek House Davos programme, which hosts private meetings for high-level leaders.

A south Sudanese soldier monitors area as troops belonging to South Sudanese Unified Forces take part in a deployment ceremony at the Luri Military Training Centre in Juba, on 15 November 2023. PHOTO/ AFP
Global Affairs

South Sudan army orders seven-day offensive as rebellion threatens capital

South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, descended into civil war in 2013, two years after gaining independence, when President Salva Kiir accused Machar of planning a coup.

Sh3.12bn set aside to pay caregivers of persons with severe disabilities
News

Sh3.12bn set aside to pay caregivers of persons with severe disabilities

The plan will initially benefit 130,000 caregivers over the next three years, with both caregivers and persons with disabilities receiving Sh2,000 every month. Over five years, the programme seeks to expand to reach 500,000 persons with disabilities, with annual costs rising to Sh12 billion when fully implemented.

Kenya Power technicians at work. PHOTO/Business Today Kenya
Business

Treasury and Epra hold key to lower power bills after Kenya Power IPP talks

Kenya Power has already completed talks with several Independent Power Producers to review Power Purchase Agreements that have long been blamed for driving up electricity prices. The new terms, which aim to cut tariffs and convert contracts from foreign currency to Kenya Shillings, were finalised during the financial year ending June 2025 and submitted to Treasury and Epra for review, according to the Auditor-General.

“Spare us political conmanship,” Ruto says on privatisation plans
News

“Spare us political conmanship,” Ruto says on privatisation plans

Ruto outlined the benefits of privatisation and divestment, describing them as strategies that raise resources, improve corporate governance, and expand ownership of public assets to ordinary citizens. Highlighting the Kenya Pipeline IPO, he said the move allows Kenyans from all financial backgrounds to hold a stake in a key national asset.