May 16
Ethiopia: Raising Awareness On Climate, Environmental Issues Is Crucial - Bezawit
Ethiopian Herald
Born and raised in Addis Ababa, Bezawit Edilu is a Software Engineer. She has been giving Training of Trainers (ToT) on climate awareness, climate justice, circular economy and… Read more »
Sudan: Fresh Round of US Sanctions Targets Two Sudanese RSF Commanders
Dabanga
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions on two Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders, Ali Yagoub Jibril and Osman Mohamed… Read more »
Africa: Kenyan Actor Trisha Khalid Not Running Promotions On Facebook, Ignore Scam Offers On 'Trisha Khalid Citizen Gift' and 'Trisha Khalid Becky' Accounts
Africa Check
Kenyan actor Trisha Khalid not running promotions on Facebook, ignore scam offers on 'Trisha Khalid Citizen Gift' and 'Trisha Khalid Becky' accounts Read more »
Uganda: Recollecting the 2016 Attack On Rwenzururu Palace
Nile Post
The year 2016 bore witness to a dark chapter in the Kingdom of Rwenzururu where gross human rights violations occurred. What started as a clash between security forces and a… Read more »
Rwanda: Recovering From Drug Abuse Is Possible - Former Addicts
New Times
The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), and partners, organised a month-long national drug awareness campaign which started on May 2, ahead of the International Day against Drug Abuse… Read more »
Africa: Africa Does Not Have to Ask for a Seat At the Table, Kagame Tells Business Leaders
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, May 16, issued a rallying call to African business and political leaders to work closely, together, noting that the more the continent is united,… Read more »
Africa: One Acre Fund Gets $10 Million From Proparco to Increase Food Security in Africa
New Times
One Acre Fund received $10 million in funding from Proparco on May 15, 2024, to enhance food security in Africa. A non-profit organisation, One Acre Fund assists smallholder… Read more »
Rwanda: Elections - Presidential, Parliamentary Hopefuls to Submit Candidacies On Friday
New Times
The National Electoral Commission will, on Friday, May 17, begin receiving candidacies for the presidency and parliamentary seats for the July elections. The process of submitting… Read more »
Uganda: Surge in Cases of Human Trafficking Worries Masaka Authorities
Nile Post
Authorities in greater Masaka have expressed concern over a surge in cases of human trafficking, with over 100 victims rescued in this year. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Aims for Significant Investment During President Ruto's U.S. Visit
Capital FM
Kenya is gearing up to secure trillions of shillings in investments during President William Ruto's forthcoming state visit to the United States. The visit, spanning a week, will… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Raises Concerns Over Proposed Tax Hike
Capital FM
U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, has expressed concerns about President William Ruto's proposal to increase Kenya's tax rate from 14% to 22% by the end of his tenure. Read more »
Uganda: Joshua Mujunga - NBS Journalist Sustains Serious Injuries After Night Attack
Nile Post
Journalists Joshua Mujunga was lucky to escape with his life Tuesday night after suspected thugs struck him on the head with a blunt object. Read more »
Uganda: Kibalama Says Bobi Wine's NUP Activities 'Illegal'
Nile Post
The faction of the National Unity Platform led by Moses Nkonge Kibalama has issued a caution to the party leaders and the public involved in the ongoing NUP membership registration… Read more »
Kenya: New Consignment of Self-Injectable Contraceptives Delivered to Kemsa
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health has received 450,000 doses of contraceptives donated by the UK government. Read more »
Kenya: National Administration Committee Roots for Passport Printing With 3 Days
Capital FM
Parliament has recommended that Kenyans applying for passports receive the travel document within three days of submitting their application. Read more »
Uganda: Tanzania, Uganda Organize Business Forum to Boost Trade, Investment
Daily News
The Uganda-Tanzania Business Forum 2024 is expected to uplift the trade volume and investment between the two countries. Read more »
Africa: Tech Leaders to Represent Kenya At Africa CEOs Forum in Kigali
Capital FM
Tech industry leaders and CEOs from top Kenyan companies will represent Kenya at this year's Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Scraps National ID Renewal Fee but Slaps Charge On Changing Particulars
Nile Post
NATIONAL | Citizens will no longer have to pay to renew national identification cards, or to replace lost or damaged ones, the government has said - but it will be extremely costly… Read more »
Uganda: Joel Isabirye Appointed Editor in Chief At Us-Based Journal
Nile Post
Seasoned media consultant and multidisciplinary professor Dr. Joel Isabirye has been appointed as the editor in chief of the Africa Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (AJIR). Read more »
Tanzania: Saudi Arabia's Donation to Boost WFP Refugees Response in Tanzania
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is pleased to announce a donation of 25 metric tons of nutritious dates from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the King Salman… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's U.S. State Visit To Mark Major Milestone In U.S.-Kenya Relations [editorial]
Capital FM
Kenya's President William Ruto is set to become the sixth Head of State invited for a State Visit by U.S. President Joe Biden since he took office four years ago. U.S. Ambassador… Read more »
Uganda: Pader Wants Acholi Cooperatives Revived
Nile Post
Pader District officials have called on the government to revive cooperative societies under the East Acholi Cooperative Union as part of efforts to fight poverty. Read more »
Uganda: Col Nakalema Happy With Effectiveness of Portal to Protect Investors From Corruption
Nile Post
The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit Col Edith Nakalema has highlighted the effectiveness of the electronic investors protection portal that was commissioned by… Read more »
Uganda: Implication of Govt Crackdown On Civilians Donning Military Attire
Nile Post
The recent government crackdown on the National Unity Platform (NUP) for their signature berets and overalls has sparked a broader debate over the regulation of attire resembling… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Rejects Shs288bn Supplementary Budget By Govt
Nile Post
The budget committee of parliament has rejected a supplementary budget worth 288bn referred to the committee by the speaker. Read more »