Konso Intellectual Association (KIA) Warmly Welcomes Konso Representatives Attending the National Dialogue. Leaders of the Konso Intellectual Association (KIA) in Addis Ababa warmly welcomed the representatives of the Konso people who have traveled to the capital to participate in the National Dialogue, extending a heartfelt "Welcome!" During the reception, KIA leaders expressed their best wishes for a successful and constructive dialogue conducted in a spirit of mutual respe

🎓 #Congratulations, Rev, Dr. #Aschalew_Korra_Garra! 🎓 The Konso Intellectual Association (KIA) proudly extends its warmest and heartfelt congratulations to Rev, Dr. Aschalew Korra Garra, Cofounder of KIA, esteemed Board Member, and Director and Owner of Levi Impact Institute, on successfully earning his Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Organizational Leadership from the International Graduate School of Management (IGSM), USA. This outstanding accomplishment reflects a lifelong comm

Under the national plan of Ethiopia's Ministry of Education to construct 50 Model Secondary Schools across the country, Konso Zone was selected in 2023/24 as one of the first 16 locations to host a Model Secondary School. However, the project failed to commence as scheduled, causing widespread concern and disappointment among the people of Konso. This frustration was further intensified by previous development projects allocated to the area that had not been implemented due t

📚🌿 KIA Receives Landmark Research Book on Konso Wild Food Plants

#SupportKonso | #KIA Donates 50,000 Birr The Konso Intellectuals Association (KIA) has provided 50,000 Ethiopian Birr in support of people severely affected by flooding in Segen Zuria Woreda, Konso Zone. It may be recalled that the Association had previously called on all its members both within the country and abroad to contribute according to their capacity to assist those impacted by the flood disaster and to help them secure sustainable, permanent shelter. Following this

🔴 Happening Now! The Konso Intellectuals Association (#KIA), Addis Ababa Branch, together with the Head Office, is hosting a public discussion forum in commemoration of the 130th Anniversary of the Victory of Adwa 🇪🇹 Members and Konso natives in Addis Ababa are gathered to reflect on the legacy of our heroic forefathers how unity, wisdom, courage, and deep love for country enabled them to defeat a modern invading force and secure victory. Inspired by the heroes of Adwa, w