November 26
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School Nominees for Soyas Shorlisted
Capital FM
Five schools have been shortlisted to contest for top honours in their category at the December 6 Safaricom Sports Personality of the Year Awards. According to the Panel of Judges,... Read more »
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East African Federation 'Best Left to Next Generation' [opinion]
Daily News
THE present generation of leaders in East Africa have already significantly contributed to bringing the region's integration closer through the creation of a regional Common Market... Read more »
November 23
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Comesa Summit Opens in Kampala
New Vision
The African heads of state meeting in Kampala is today expected to adopt a report on regional trade, arising out of a meeting of the Council of Ministers. Read more »
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Rukwa Roads Target Next Farming Season
Daily News
THE ongoing construction of tarmac roads in Rukwa Region targets the next farming season, with many of them scheduled for completion soon. Read more »
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Daily News
MAINLAND's national soccer team, Kilimanjaro Stars, jets off on Friday for Kampala, Uganda ready to launch their campaign at the Council of East and Central Africa (CECAFA) Senior... Read more »
November 22
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Local Exhibitors for Bujumbura Show Next Month
Daily News
TANZANIA expects to send 165 entrepreneurs to take part in the Nguvu Kazi exhibitions slated for Bujumbura, in Burundi between December 2 and 9, this year. Read more »
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Daily News
MAINLAND's national soccer team, Kilimanjaro Stars, head coach Kim Poulsen believes his charges are ready to launch their campaign at the Council of East and Central Africa... Read more »
November 21
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Resettling Refugees - More to It Than Just Land
IRIN
More than half a million Burundian refugees have returned home over the last 10 years as the effects of a 2000 peace accord took hold. Many have returned to their land, and most... Read more »
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Transporters Harassed for Bribes in East Africa
Capital FM
A report released by Transparency International shows that officers at regulatory authorities in East Africa demand the highest amount of bribes from transporters and drivers along... Read more »
November 20
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New Vision
The private sector has lauded the Government for ratifying the COMESA free trade area, saying it will open huge markets for the country. Read more »
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E.A Should Protect Her Vulnerable Children
Independent
Uganda just like Kenya, Burundi, and Rwanda faces challenges in protecting the children from violence, deprivation and poverty. Read more »
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Access to Emergency Care Significantly Reduces Maternal Mortality [press release]
MSF
New research from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) projects in Kabezi, Burundi, and Bo, Sierra Leone, indicates that it is possible to achieve a rapid and substantial... Read more »
November 19
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Experts Support Uganda's Decision to Join Comesa FTA
Independent
Economic experts have supported the recent decision taken by the government of Uganda to join the COMESA FTA, saying it would increase the volume of Ugandan exports to the COMESA... Read more »
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Miss EA Attracts More Participants
Daily News
THIS year's Miss East Africa finals planned for next month has all to cherish as it will occasion beauty pageants not only from the region but three from Europe as well. Read more »
November 16
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Returning Refugees Face Hardship [press release]
IFRC
With more than 35,000 Burundian refugees preparing to be repatriated from Tanzania, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is today warning... Read more »
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NRM Is Implementing Its 2011 Election Manifesto Says Kyambadde
Independent
The Minister for trade and industry says government, under the National Trade Policy, the National Development Plan and 2011 National Resistance Movement Election Manifesto, has... Read more »
November 15
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Journalist Finally Allowed to Testify, Court Urged to Quash Conviction
RSF
Reporters Without Borders is relieved to learn that radio reporter Hassan Ruvakuki was finally allowed to testify yesterday to the court in the central city of Gitega that is... Read more »
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After Twenty Years, More Than 1,000 Burundians Returning Home Every Day [press release]
UNHCR
More than 1,000 Burundians are returning to their homeland almost every day with the help of the UN refugee agency and its partners, after losing their refugee status in Tanzania. Read more »
November 14
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Country Assumes Comesa Leadership
New Vision
Later this week, Uganda will assume the chair of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), a development that trade experts believe will bring huge benefits to... Read more »
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Burundi to Host EAC Trade Fair On Local Products
New Times
Burundi is to host a trade fair of products manufactured in the East African Community (EAC) states from December 2 to December 9, a senior government official said here on Monday... Read more »
November 13
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'Timber Tax Evaders Undermine Sustainable Trade'
New Vision
A new report has warned that if the underpayment of taxes currently estimated at 50% on imported timber from DR Congo to Uganda continues illegal logging will escalate leading to... Read more »
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Uhuru Meets South Sudan Leader
Capital FM
Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday met and held talks with the president of South Sudan Salva Kiir in Juba. Read more »
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EAC Ministry Is Failing Kenyans - Peter Mathuki
The Star
The East African Legislative Assembly MP Peter Mathuki is on record having accused the Minister for East African Community Musa Sirma of showing little interest in the affairs of... Read more »
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Expectations High From EAC On Kenya Polls
Capital FM
Electoral chiefs from the East African Community meeting in the country have urged the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission to ensure that March 4 general election is... Read more »
November 12
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Daily News
TANZANIA has gone up one place in corruption ranking according to the newly published East African Bribery Index (EABI). Read more »
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