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Author: Fred Olouch

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Ugandan-based logistics company launched its operations in Kenya

Ugandan-based logistics company launched its operations in Kenya

On : April 15, 2026April 15, 2026- by Fred Olouch-

Ugandan-based logistics company launched its operations in Kenya on April 14 at the yard in Embakasi, Nairobi. This marks a major milestone for UGA C-4 Logistics, a company that has operated in Uganda for 10 years but is now entering the market…

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UBA Kenya swings to profit after a year of losses

UBA Kenya swings to profit after a year of losses

On : April 2, 2026April 2, 2026- by Fred Olouch-

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Kenya has recorded a recovery in its 2025 financial performance, posting a profit before tax of KES 426.8 million ($3,2 million), compared to a loss in 2024, representing a 173 percent improvement.  This marks a milestone in…

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Can South Sudan Hold Credible Elections?

Can South Sudan Hold Credible Elections?

On : March 17, 2026March 18, 2026- by Fred Olouch-

By FRED OLUOCH The year 2025 marked the time when South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, initiated the process of killing the implementation of the peace accord and the dangerous path towards renewed large-scale conflict since 2018. President Salva Kiir’s continuous reshuffling of…

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The UN Raises Alarm Over Renewed Conflict in South Sudan

The UN Raises Alarm Over Renewed Conflict in South Sudan

On : January 26, 2026January 26, 2026- by Fred Olouch-

The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has warned that the escalation of conflict in Jonglei State could erode the 2018 peace agreement as the country prepares for the first-ever elections in December 2026.  The fresh conflict not only threatens to…

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Sowing Cricket Seeds in a Kingdom of Baseball and Basketball

Sowing Cricket Seeds in a Kingdom of Baseball and Basketball

On : January 7, 2026January 7, 2026- by Fred Olouch-

How a Kenyan coach is enticing the USA sports fraternity to embrace Cricket Former Kenyan national cricket player and coach, Edward “Tito” Odumbe, is in uncharted waters. He is trying to introduce the game of cricket to the baseball and basketball-crazy American audience….

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Why Did the Ethiopian Military Incursion into Kenyan Territory?

Why Did the Ethiopian Military Incursion into Kenyan Territory?

On : November 24, 2025November 24, 2025- by Fred Olouch-

The Ethiopian military crossed into Kenya’s northeastern region of Moyale on November 22, causing considerable tension between the two countries, which analysts attribute to poorly manned borders and continued cross-border conflicts among communities.  The Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) crossed as far…

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Igad: Don’t write us off in resolving the Sudan crisis.

Igad: Don’t write us off in resolving the Sudan crisis.

On : November 19, 2025November 19, 2025- by Fred Olouch-

The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development says that it is well placed to negotiate for the 31-month-old Sudan war despite criticism that it had abandoned its primary role to the US, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The war in Sudan that…

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Interview with the Chairman of the Somali Welfare Party

Interview with the Chairman of the Somali Welfare Party

On : October 1, 2025October 1, 2025- by Fred Olouch-

Businessman and chairman of the Somali Welfare Party, Mohamus Muhammed Mohamud has entered the race for the presidential elections scheduled for May 2026. Mr Mahmoud is entering the race through the Somali Unity Candidates Council—a group of five parties that have come…

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Fighting in Somalia Threatens Kenya’s Security

Fighting in Somalia Threatens Kenya’s Security

On : September 1, 2025September 1, 2025- by Fred Olouch-

Kenya’s territorial integrity is under threat following the incursion of rebel Jubaland armed forces into the northeastern county of Mandera, posing a security threat to the region and causing despondency among residents.  The Jubaland numbering hundreds, entered the Kenyan territory in July…

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Fred Oluoch discusses Wikipedia’s 20-year journey, its impact on free information and knowledge in Africa,

Fred Oluoch discusses Wikipedia’s 20-year journey, its impact on free information and knowledge in Africa,

On : August 13, 2025August 13, 2025- by Fred Olouch-

For 20 years, Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, has served as a platform for information and knowledge globally. While its free, collaborative, non-profit model has served it well over the years, the entry of other AI-assisted platforms and knowledge resources has come…

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