Fred Olouch - AfroEconomist

Somalia: May You Consider Me?

May 8, 2026 by Fred Olouch

Mohamud Mohamed Mohamud, a presidential candidate in the 2026 Somalia elections, released his programme in an interview with AfroEconomist. Born in 1965 in Mogadishu, Mohamud has vast experience in both government and civil society, having worked for UN agencies, NGOs, and regional bodies. Since…

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Out or not?

May 5, 2026 by Fred Olouch

Abdulaziz Hassan Muhammed, South-West State president in Somalia, commonly known asLaftagareen, left to Kenya after he was ousted in early April by the central government from a seat he had occupied since December 2018. He insists in an interview withAfroEconomist that he is…

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Kenya’s Foreign Policy in the Dock

April 24, 2026 by Fred Olouch

Since Kenya’s President William Ruto took over power in September 2022, many foreign policy experts have complained that Kenya has lost out as the long-standing regional peace-maker, following many goofs regarding Sudan, DRC and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. AHMED HASHI, a renowned Political…

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Ugandan-based logistics company launched its operations in Kenya

April 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

April 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?

March 17, 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

January 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

January 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?

November 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.

November 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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