By Mohamed Kamara The Kenema Police Division has strengthened its community policing efforts by introducing structured daily foot and beat patrols across key areas in the municipality. The initiative is aimed at enhancing public safety and fostering stronger ties between police and residents. Chief Superintendent Emmanuel Kpulun, the Local Unit Commander, is leading the patrols…
Dr. Ado Mensah, the new Country Manager of the African Development Bank in Sierra Leone, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Finance, Hon. Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, on Wednesday, 25th March 2026, at the Treasury Building to present his credentials. Minister Bangura welcomed Dr. Mensah and expressed Sierra Leone’s appreciation for the Bank’s…
Dr. Eldred Taylor, Chairman of the Office of Presidential Infrastructure Initiative (OPII), presided over a meeting of the Project Management Technical Committee (PMTC) for the Lungi Hotel, Congress Centre, and Presidential Villas Construction Project on Wednesday, 25th March 2026, at the Chief Minister’s Conference Room, State House, Freetown. Dr. Taylor praised President Dr. Julius Maada…
By James Conteh The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) today received Dr. Sama S. Banya, National Chairman Emeritus, at Unity House. He was warmly welcomed by the Deputy National Chairman, Mr. Robert Kondema Kargbo, and National Chairman, Sir Jimmy Batilo Songa. Dr. Banya has been appointed Chief Adviser to the Party’s National Elders Council, a…
By SALWACO Communications The Eastern Regional Team of the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has launched efforts to curb illegal activities in water catchment areas in Kenema. Stakeholders engaged include the Sierra Leone Police Regional Headquarters, the Resident Minister for the East, and local community leaders. SALWACO officials, including Regional Manager Braima Allieu and Director…
By Mariama Bundu Sixteen coastal communities in Sierra Leone’s Western Area Rural and Urban districts will take part in the inaugural Coastal Unity Boat Race. The event, organized by the GEED Foundation with support from the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Rokel Commercial Bank, and Africell, is set for 4th and 5th April 2026….
By Mohamed Lamin Banya The murder trial of Abdul Kpaka saw a major development on Wednesday, 11th March 2026, as he testified for the first time since his arrest in August 2024. The hearing took place at the High Court in Freetown before Justice Alfred Ganda. Kpaka’s lead defence lawyer, E.T. Koroma, told the court…
By James Conteh Citizens across Sierra Leone, supported by civil society and media organizations, have asked the Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) to review Parliament’s failure to respond to requests for contact information of Members of Parliament (MPs). On 19 February 2026, citizens from all districts submitted Right to Access Information (RAI) requests to…
By Mariama Bundu The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has unveiled 1,951 entrepreneurs for its 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme, reaffirming its commitment to empowering young Africans and strengthening entrepreneurship across the continent. Delivering her address at the official announcement, the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Somachi Chris-Asoluka, described the event as “not just an announcement, but…
Social Welfare Minister, Melrose Karmity By Ishmail Saidu Kanu The 2024 Auditor General’s Report has revealed a number of serious administrative and structural deficiencies within the Ministry of Social Welfare in Kenema, covering the 2023–2024 period. Foremost among the findings is the absence of a Disability Unit within the Ministry’s regional office. Discussions with the…
