Ethiopia conflict grinds Moyale to a halt
Prices of basic commodities, including rice, cooking oil and milk, have almost doubled.
A view of deserted streets in Moyale, Ethiopia, as seen on November 2, 2026 from Moyale, Kenya.
Every day, more than ten 62-seater buses leave Moyale for Nairobi as hundreds of Kenyans evacuate their families from the border town amid fighting in neighbouring Ethiopia.
A spot check at several bus companies in Moyale on Friday established that many were fully booked up to five days in advance.
Stray bullets and grenades have forced many Kenyans living near the border out of their homes.
Stray bullets and rocket-propelled grenades from ongoing clashes in Ethiopia are increasingly destroying homes.
Nation gives a firsthand account of the situation on the ground as the fighting between Oromia and Somali forces rages.
The bullet from warring forces across the border struck Guche at the back of the head.
The men have grey hair, sharp suits, expensive watches and a lifestyle that screams success.
In some cases, urinary incontinence may also be associated with urinary tract infections.
My immediate goal is to save enough money to leave the country as soon as possible.
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