(MAGWI) – South Sudanese cattle herders recently expelled from Uganda have called on the government in Juba to assist them with safe transportation and protection as they prepare to return to their home states. The herders, who were evicted from Atiak sub-county in Amuru District in Northern Uganda, have beenContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The High Court in Kenya has issued an order halting cargo transportation operations by two companies linked to prominent Kenyan business and political figures, after a formal request from the Government of South Sudan. The decision follows growing concerns over inefficiencies that allegedly disrupted vital supply chains betweenContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – When Kenya joined Rwanda, Ghana, Gambia, and the Seychelles in lifting visa requirements for African and Caribbean citizens, it hoped to strengthen the African Union’s vision of free movement across the continent. Instead, the rollout of its electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system quickly triggered complaints and confusion. TravellersContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Nairobi has issued a formal appeal to all South Sudanese importers and clearing agents, urging them to promptly return empty shipping containers to the Port of Mombasa after offloading goods. This follows growing concerns about rising shipping and customsContinue Reading
(MOMBASA) — The High Court in Kenya has dealt a significant legal blow to the business interests of the Joho family after it allowed a rival logistics firm to challenge their dominant role in handling South Sudan’s cargo through the port of Mombasa. Justice Peter Mulwa ruled in favour ofContinue Reading
(NAKURU) – The South Sudanese Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Anthony Kon, met with members of the South Sudanese community in Nakuru County on 8 July 2025 in a wide ranging dialogue that addressed youth empowerment, education access, immigration challenges, and refugee concerns. The meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. andContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Kenya has issued a public alert advising South Sudanese importers, clearing agents, freight forwarders, and logistics companies to comply with a new Kenyan customs regulation that came into force on 1 July 2025. According to the embassy’s official announcementContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Kenyan President William Ruto has taken a hard stance against recent violent protests that erupted across at least 17 counties during the Saba Saba commemoration, warning that those behind the unrest will face the full force of the law. Speaking on Wednesday at the launch of a policeContinue Reading
(KILIMANI) – Nairobi’s luxury real estate market has witnessed a steady shift towards quoting house prices in US dollars, with developers in prime areas such as Kilimani, Westlands and Karen now openly advertising homes from $120,000 (approximately SSP 558 million) onwards. The change which reflects broader economic trends has drawnContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – A rising shift towards short term rentals such as Airbnb has triggered a 10 percent increase in rental prices in Nairobi’s mid and high income estates over the past two years, according to real estate consultancy Knight Frank. The shift driven by demand from both local and internationalContinue Reading
