Mayor Baio Wins Best Mayor for Outstanding Leadership in Kenema Kenema City is celebrating with immense pride following the recognition of Mayor Thomas Tagbateh Bandabla Karimu Baio as "Best Mayor," an accolade reflecting exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to public service. This honor is a powerful affirmation of the positive transformation and progress the city has achieved under his guidance. Mayor Baio's administration has championed meaningful improvements

Development Must Be Felt by Citizens, Not Just in Statistics- Ady Macauley Ady Macauley Esq., a flagbearer aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC), has asserted that national development should be primarily gauged by the tangible, lived experiences of the populace rather than by statistical metrics presented in reports and policy documents. Speaking at a public forum, Mr. Macauley contended that development is only substantive when its impact is perceptible in citizens'

Sierra Leone Graduates 596 from Drug Rehabilitation Program A significant milestone in Sierra Leone's fight against drug abuse was marked by the graduation of 596 individuals from an intensive eight-week government rehabilitation and reintegration program.  The ceremony, held at the Peace Mission Training Centre (PMTC) in Hastings, featured Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh, who represented President Julius Maada Bio. This cohort is the sixth in less than two years, undersc

Six Defendants Committed to High Court for Drug Possession in Kenema In a decisive move to accelerate the legal process for drug-related offences, Magistrate Wilbri Hamida M. John of Kenema Magistrate Court No. 2, on December 17, 2025, committed six defendants to stand trial at the High Court of Sierra Leone. This action aligns with the National Drugs Control Act 2008, addressing the prevalent issue of illegal drug production, distribution, and use. The six defendants—Keifala

39 Rehabilitated Drug Users Discharged from Daru Centre Sierra Leone's Ministry of Social Welfare (MSW), in collaboration with partner organizations, successfully oversaw the discharge of another cohort of 39 rehabilitated drug users from the Daru Moa Barracks Rehabilitation Centre in Kailahun District on December 16, 2025.  This action is part of the Ministry’s intensified strategy to combat drug and substance abuse, particularly the destructive substance "Kush," a challenge