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The newly appointed Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Chernor Mamoud Jalloh, on Monday, 14th September 2026, commenced a week-long operational tour to all NASSIT Regional, Operational and Investment sites across the country. The first stop was at the NASSIT Sub-Office in Kono District, during which Mr Jalloh assured staff ... The post NASSIT DG Embarks On Nationwide Tour appeared first on Global Times Newspaper.

The Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Chernor Mamoud Jalloh, on Monday, 14 September 2026, commenced a week-long nationwide operational tour of NASSIT’s regional offices, operational centres and investment sites. The tour began at the NASSIT Sub-Office in Kono District, where the Director General engaged staff on their welfare, operational ...

A young man identified as Bello was reportedly murdered inside his apartment in Kono on Sunday, 13 September 2026, in an incident believed to have stemmed from a longstanding rivalry involving a woman. According to preliminary reports, an unidentified man allegedly disguised himself as a woman before gaining access to Bello’s apartment. The suspect reportedly [...] The post Young Man Reportedly Killed in Kono After Attacker Disguised as Woman appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Deputy Leader of Government Business II Hon. Saa Emerson Lamina has highlighted key development priorities in Kono District following a week-long assessment of ongoing projects and infrastructure needs. Lamina said his assessment focused on the Koidu–Guinea Road via Kameindor, the ongoing construction of the Kono University of Science and Technology (KUST), and other issues affecting [...] The post Lamina Details Kono Development Priorities After District Tour appeared first on Sierraloaded.

High Court Justice Adrian Fisher has reportedly remanded businessman Ibrahim Kamara to the Male Correctional Facility following his arraignment on a drug possession charge stemming from a 2025 incident at a Kono mining company. Kamara pleaded not guilty to unlawful possession of drugs, a charge under Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control Act 2008, [...] The post High Court Remands Businessman for Alleged Cannabis Possession in Kono appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, has commended the Chieftaincy Authorities for formally signing two Deeds of Gift: the 418 acres of land already given to the Kono University of Science and Technology (KUST) and the Council Road Building, which will serve as KUST’s administrative headquarters. “This marks a significant step forward for Kono, KUST and higher education in Sierra Leone,” she revealed on her Facebook Page.

The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, has declared null and void the purported removal of Sahr Abdulai Komassi as Chiefdom Speaker of Nimikoro Chiefdom in Kono District, describing the action as unauthorised, unprocedural and illegal. In a public notice dated August 25, 2026, the Ministry said its [...] The post Ministry Nullifies Nimikoro Chiefdom Speaker’s Removal as “Unprocedural and Illegal” appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A dispute over a parcel of land intended for the Kono University of Science and Technology (KUST) has been resolved following engagements between the university, Gbense Chiefdom authorities and government stakeholders. The resolution culminated in the signing and formal transfer of a Deed of Gift to the Vice-Chancellor and staff of KUST on Tuesday, Aug. [...] The post KUST Land Dispute Resolved as Gbense Chiefdom Transfers Parcel to University appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown, 26 August 2026 – The Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs has declared null and void the purported removal of Mr. Sahr Abdulai Komassi as Chiefdom Speaker of Nimikoro Chiefdom in Kono District, Eastern Province. In a public notice issued on 25 August 2026, the Ministry stated that the removal was unauthorised, unprocedural [...]

KONO’S SCORECARD: TEN YEARS OF PROMISES, WHERE IS THE TRANSFORMATION? A Critical Citizen’s Assessment of the SLPP Government’s Infrastructure Record in Kono By Rev. Dr. Andrew T. Gbandeh-Mitta 24 August [...]

A dispute over the position of Chiefdom Speaker in Nimikoro Chiefdom has been escalated to district and provincial authorities following a petition alleging the role was filled without following required legal procedures. In a complaint dated Aug. 21, 2026, Chief Sahr Abdulai Komassie says he formally asked the Senior District Officer in Kono to review [...] The post Nimikoro Chiefdom Speaker Dispute Escalates as Petition Challenges Alleged Irregular Replacement appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A measles outbreak in Kono District has left 55 patients undergoing treatment, with health authorities warning that limited beds and funding are hampering containment efforts as cases continue to emerge. Dr Mohamed Sheku, the District Medical Officer, confirmed the outbreak during a partners’ coordination meeting at the District Health Management Team Hall in Koidu City. [...] The post Kono Faces Measles Crisis Amid Resource Shortages as 55 Remain in Treatment appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Vice Chancellor and Principal of the Kono University of Science and Technology (KUST), Prof. Tamba Jamiru, acting on behalf of the University Administration and Senate, profoundly expresses his sincere thanks and highest appreciation to the Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Amb. Tamba Lamina, and the Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. [...]