Kenema

The Produce Monitoring Board (PMB) has concluded a high-level engagement with Produce exporters in Kenema, agreeing a set of actions to strengthen market integrity, improve quality, accelerate traceability and enhance the competitiveness of Sierra Leone’s produce sector. The engagement brought together PMB, produce exporters and representatives of the Sierra Leone Cocoa Exporters Council (SLCEC), to discuss critical [...]

The Federation of Allied Tourism Associations (FATA) on Friday 11th September 2026 held one-day engagements in Kenema and Bo, bringing together members of its 19 associations for consultations on unity, governance and the future of tourism in Sierra Leone.

A six-year-old boy, identified as Salia Sandi, has drowned in an open, isolated well in the Lekpetieh Section of Kenema, prompting police to launch a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The incident occurred on Friday, 11th September 2026, while Sandi was reportedly playing near the well with two other children of the [...] The post Six-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Open Well in Kenema appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Kenema/Bo, September 11, 2026: The Federation of Allied Tourism Associations (FATA) has held one‐day engagements in Kenema and Bo, bringing together members of its 19 associations to consult on unity, [...]

Sierra Leone’s Produce Monitoring Board (PMB) and exporters in Kenema agreed in principle on a proposed overhaul of licensing fees as regulators accelerate broader reforms aimed at modernising the country’s produce sector. The Produce Monitoring Board (PMB) said the discussions brought together exporters, principal industry actors, and representatives of the Sierra Leone Cocoa Exporters Council [...] The post PMB, Exporters Advance Licensing Fee Overhaul Amid Wider Regulatory Push appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Star Sport Academy have written a new chapter in Sierra Leone football by booking their place in the second preliminary round of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League. The Kenema-based side progressed on the away goals rule after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Gambia’s Medina United in the second leg on Saturday, 12 September 2026, at [...]

Kamboi Eagles Football Club of Kenema has announced the commencement of player trials as the club intensifies preparations for the 2026/27 Sierra Leone Premier League season. The trials are scheduled to begin on Monday, September 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at the Kenema City Field, with the club’s technical team expected to assess aspiring footballers [...] The post Kamboi Eagles Open Trials Ahead of 2026/27 Premier League Season appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Presidential Adviser Alhaji Musa Timothy Kabba has taken another significant step towards advancing higher education in Sierra Leone by facilitating the construction of the first modern Postgraduate Complex at Eastern Technical University (ETU) in Kenema. The landmark project, which has now reached the official turning-of-the-sod stage, was made possible through Alhaji Musa Timothy Kabba’s [...] The post Timothy Kabba Secures Chinese Funding for ETU’s Landmark Postgraduate Complex first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Kenema — 26th August 2026 – The Sierra Leone Police in Kenema Division has intensified its visibility policing strategy with a comprehensive combination of foot and vehicular patrols across the principal streets of Kenema City, aimed at strengthening public safety, deterring crime, and maintaining peace and order. Prior to the commencement of the exercise, the [...]

Mercury International customer Ibrahim Massaquoi has won NLe82,800 after staking only NLe20 in the company’s latest Dove Court Special Lotto Draw. The Kenema-based businessman received the prize following Sunday’s draw, in which he played the popular Balls 12-21 game. Ibrahim Massaquoi was among 3,904 successful customers who secured winnings from the draw. The winning [...] The post Kenema Businessman Wins NLe82,800 in Mercury International Lotto Draw first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, acting in her capacity as the Leader of EBEMA, praised the EBEMA Young Professionals for successfully holding their inaugural gathering in Kenema. Despite her absence from the event, the First Lady commended the executive committee and general membership for their discipline, organisational unity, and alignment with the movement’s [...] The post First Lady Fatima Maada Bio Commends EBEMA Professionals Following Successful Meeting in Kenema appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources and the National Minerals Agency (NMA) have clarified that JM Mining Kenema (SL) Limited never obtained a Large-Scale Mining Licence in Sierra Leone, rejecting claims that such a licence was revoked or withdrawn by the Government. According to a joint statement issued by the two institutions on [...] The post JM Mining’s Licence Offer Lapsed Over Unpaid US$1.1 Million Fees, Government Says first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

By Fatmata S. Kargbo and Humu Koroma (Intern) Mercury International lotto winner Ibrahim Massaquoi has openly expressed his appreciation for the company, saying its activities have helped improve the lives of many people and reduce poverty in Sierra Leone. The Kenema resident was all smiles as he received his winning prize of NLe82,800 (Eighty-Two Million, ...

By Fatima Kpaka Kenema, August 17, 2026: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has engaged the Kenema District Council over funding shortfalls and revenue mobilization challenges highlighted in the [...]

Sierra Leone’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday questioned the Kenema City and District Councils over financial management, revenue collection and audit issues identified in the 2024 Auditor General’s Report. The parliamentary committee held separate engagements with the two councils at the Kenema District Council Hall as part of its ongoing review of audit findings [...] The post PAC Questions Kenema Councils Over 2024 Audit Findings appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Chief Executive Officer of JM Mining Company, which operates in the Kamboi Hills in Kenema District, has raised concerns over the termination of the company’s security contract by the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF). Speaking to journalists, members of the Parliamentary Committee on Mines, the Office [...] The post Mining Company Raises Alarm After Police, Military Security Contract Termination appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Jane B. Mansaray Newly constructed and improved sanitation and water facilities have been officially handed over to communities across Kenema District, marking another milestone in Goal Sierra Leone’s rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme. The facilities include water points serving communities, schools and health facilities. The intervention is expected to improve access to ... The post Goal Sierra Leone Hands Over New & Improved WASH Facilities In Kenema District appeared first on Global Times Newspaper.

The National Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Sir Jimmy Batilo Songa, has paid an unannounced visit to Kenema to inspect the ongoing construction of the Party’s Eastern Regional Headquarters. During the visit on Monday, 17 August 2026, Chairman Songa engaged party stakeholders, members, and engineers involved in the project. He received a [...] The post SLPP Chairman Urges Timely Completion of Kenema Regional Party Office Ahead of 2028 Elections appeared first on Sierraloaded.