Suleiman Abdullahi
Suleiman Abdullahi
Suleiman Abdullahi Kenya
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Twitter: @SuleAbdullahi
Skype: SuleAbdullahi
Bio:
Suleiman is a student freelance journalist residing in Nairobi, Kenya. Currently a broadcast journalism major, he has combined a passion for writing and an interest in broadcast to create a growing portfolio. His freelance work includes reporting for UPIU and UPI from Sudan for the 2011 south Sudan referendum as part of a two-man team. He also traveled through Somalia, reporting on the country's educational standards while co-writing special reports about the country in the Africa Review for the Daily Nation. His interests include social advocacy journalism, war coverage, undercover reporting, security and religion.
Suleiman strongly believes in the potential of journalism in Africa and continues to work to that endeavor.
 
All stories by Suleiman
Bin Laden's death prompts debate among Muslims in Kenya
Published May 2, 2011
Death of Al Qaeda leader causes various sentiments but nothing close to the wild celebrations seen in various parts of the US
Images from Southern Sudan's historic referendum
Published January 10, 2011
After much anticipation, Southern Sudanese have started casting their votes in a referendum that holds much promise and uncertainty in equal measure. More than
Poverty, few roads in what could be Africa's newest nation
Published January 10, 2011
The southern Sudanese government will face a long list of local and regional problems if it secedes from the north, but those concerns haven't dampened the spirits of millions of people who are voting to become part of Africa's newest country.
Rejoicing in Juba as world watches historic vote
Published January 9, 2011
Voters in southern Sudan camped outside polling stations and began lining up at the stroke of midnight to cast a ballot in favor of secession from the north.
Mixed emotions in Juba, Sudan, as residents prepare to vote
Published January 8, 2011
Residents of Juba, the capital city of southern Sudan, were quiet Saturday, the day before they're expected to cast ballots in favor of seceding from northern Sudan.
Somali refugees transform Nairobi slum
Published July 1, 2010
The Nairobi neighborhood of Eastleigh has grown from a slum inhabited by Somali refugees into a busy commercial hub.
Comments on stories by Suleiman
eid commented on Somali refugees transform Nairobi slum well done for somali business in eastligh. I am very glad to see how well improved the somali business is for the last 5 years. people are really doing well on business specailly small madium size business which is very vital in our dialy lives. but what the kenyan governement should do is to take their role on developing the country. speciall emproving the infrusture ( building roads, parkings, to separate the people and the cars to reduce the trafic jam.. specially the very populated ereas would only use the people and make cars their own rout and parkings.


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Alli commented on Bin Laden's death prompts debate among Muslims in Kenya I enjoyed this, you set the scene very well with a lot of imagery. I felt like I was in the area (hope that's not too cheesy!). A very interesting story, loved hearing from the different sides. Well done!
Pratik Kumar commented on Bin Laden's death prompts debate among Muslims in Kenya Suleiman, its a very interesting piece.
Harumi Gondo
Harumi Gondo commented on Mixed emotions in Juba, Sudan, as residents prepare to vote Great quotes!