(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
(NAIROBI) – Kenya’s Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) has flagged widespread fraud in devolved county governments, with billions of shillings lost annually through rigged tenders and illicit payments to companies linked to public officials. The revelations come at a time when South Sudan is studying regional models of devolution. The FRC,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – A significant drop in the value of South Sudan based properties has hit regional insurer Old Mutual Holdings, with depreciation driven largely by the strengthening of the Kenyan shilling against the US dollar. The revaluation affected major assets in Juba, including Equatoria Tower and Juba Apartments, effectively exposingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United States Government has extended its best wishes to the people of South Sudan as the country marks its Independence Day on July 9. In a brief message posted on the US State Department’s official website, Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed the strong and long standingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has introduced new salary processing tariffs for civil servants as part of a broader policy to promote digital payments and reduce reliance on cash in the economy. The charges, which range from SSP 500 to SSP 2,000 (equivalent to $0.11 to $0.44),Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Despite limited diplomatic presence, Thailand and South Sudan continue to strengthen their bilateral relationship through trade, military support and development cooperation. The formal establishment of diplomatic relations began on 5 December 2013, when Thailand’s then-Ambassador to Kenya, Itthiphon Boonprakong, and South Sudan’s Ambassador to Kenya, Majok Guandong Thiep,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has confirmed the arrival of eight individuals, including one South Sudanese national, who were deported from the United States of America and landed at Juba International Airport on 5th July 2025. The deportation was carried out under standard US procedures and coordinated withContinue Reading
Former Russian transport minister Roman Starovoit was found dead in a car outside Moscow on Monday, just hours after being abruptly dismissed by the Kremlin’s dictator, according to Russian state news agencies. Authorities confirmed the 53 year old had apparently died from a gunshot wound in the Odintsovo district, aContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The World Food Programme (WFP) has published its updated transport schedule for July and August 2025, outlining how it plans to move emergency humanitarian supplies across South Sudan. The plan supports ongoing responses to a growing cholera outbreak and worsening conflict-driven displacement, especially in Upper Nile, Jonglei, andContinue Reading
(TURALEI) – A violent mob attacked a Seventh day Adventist (SDA) congregation during a worship service in Turalei Payam, Twic County, Warrap State, on Saturday, injuring at least 11 people and setting their place of worship on fire. The incident is the latest in a string of attacks targeting churchesContinue Reading
