April 02
Kenya: Striking Doctors in Nyanza Tell Off CoG Chair Waiguru Amid Sack Threats
Capital FM
Striking doctors in the Nyanza region have told the Council of Governors (CoG) chairperson Ann Waiguru to keep off their affairs and stop issuing threats to them. Read more »
Kenya: Women At the Helm - Recounting the 2nd Edition 'What Women Want' Summit
Capital FM
The second edition of the 'What Women Want' (WWW) Summit in Nairobi witnessed an impressive gathering of over 3000 women hailing from various backgrounds, not only from the local… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto At UDA HQs for Talks Over Impending Elections
Capital FM
President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua were at the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Headquarters for a meeting Tuesday to address key matters concerning the… Read more »
Kenya: Over 400,000 Kenyans Benefit From KRA's Tax Amnesty Programme
Capital FM
Over 400,000 Kenyans have as of March 26 this month benefited from the Kenya Revenue Authority's (KRA's) Tax Amnesty Programme. Read more »
Kenya: One Dead As Easy Coach Bus Ferrying Chavakali Boys School Students Overturns in Kisumu
Capital FM
One student died and several others sustained injuries after an Easy Coach Bus, ferrying Chavakali Boys High School students to Nairobi, was involved in a road accident in Kisumu. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Seeks Extension for Duty-Free Sugar Imports
Business Day Africa
Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture is requesting an extension on duty-free sugar imports due to a local shortage that could lead to a price surge if the current window expires. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Receives a Second Freighter, Boosting Capacity
Business Day Africa
Kenya's flag carrier has welcomed its second freighter, marking a key milestone as the Nairobi-based airline intensifies cargo operations across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Says Completion of the Constitution Is a Step Towards the Country's Progress
Shabelle
Hamza Abdi Barre, Somalia's Prime Minister, attended a ceremony to celebrate the ratification of the four chapters of the Constitution, which were voted by both Houses of… Read more »
April 01
Rwanda: Country's Achievements At 30 Crystal Clear, Says Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame has urged Rwandans to be proud and happy for the achievements registered in the last 30 years since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, citing the need to… Read more »
Rwanda: HIV Stigma - the Ordeal of Losing Opportunities
New Times
Kunda (not real name), a young woman living with HIV, had a job opportunity outside of Rwanda. However, her HIV-positive status worked against her in the process, causing her to… Read more »
Uganda: Makerere University Takes Lead in Fight Against Zoonotic Diseases
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda has embraced the 'One Health' approach in order to be able to predict, prepare and effectively respond to public health challenges. Read more »
Rwanda: The Untapped Potential in Rwanda's Space Economy
New Times
Rwanda has fairly made progress in the last few years towards laying a foundation for the space industry, preparing the country to tap into the economic potential the sector holds. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine, Winnie Kiiza Criticise Museveni Anti-Corruption Easter Message
Nile Post
In his Good Friday message, Museveni praised religious leaders for condemning corruption and urged them to continue their fight against this pervasive problem. Read more »
Kenya: Fullcare Medical to Hire 1,800 Kenyans As It Unveils Garment Facility At Tatu
Capital FM
1,800 Kenyans are set to benefit from employment opportunities after Fullcare Medical, a medical garment production company, began operations in Tatu City, Kiambu County. Read more »
Kenya: Let's Amplify Women Voices to Advance a Gender-Equal World
Capital FM
Across the globe, the narrative of women's financial dependency on male relatives, be it fathers, brothers, or husbands, has historically constrained their autonomy. This… Read more »
Rwanda: Authorities Warn Against Child Exploitation Through Street Begging
New Times
Authorities in Rubavu District have issued a warning about women who exploit their children for financial gain through street begging. While moving around Rubavu town, these women… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Airforce Deputy Chief Stephen Kigundu Dead
Independent (Kampala)
Brigadier General Stephen Kigundu, the Deputy Commandant of the Air Defense Forces is dead. The Defense Spokesperson, Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye announced Kigundu's demise… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni - RDCs, LCs Should Be At the Frontline Against Corruption
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Museveni has said the corrupt are parasites that delay and undermine the country's transformation efforts, and has hailed religious leaders for speaking out… Read more »
Ethiopia: Local Officials Refute Al-Shabab Operating in Oromia's Bale Zone, Posing Security Threats
Addis Standard
Local officials have denied a report that al-Shabaab is operating in the Bale zone of the Oromia region, and that it killed several zonal police officers and militiamen. Read more »
Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Bids Farewell to the Chinese Ambassador
Shabelle
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of Somalia, bids farewell to Ambassador Fei Shengchao, praising his contributions to China-Somali historic relations. Read more »
Ethiopia: USAID Launches New Empowered Communities Program to Help Ethiopians Take Charge of Their Health [press release]
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa
The United States launched a new program that will engage Ethiopian communities in health-related decision-making, to improve knowledge and understanding of their rights, available… Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S. Embassy Hosts Interfaith Iftar to Promote Peace and Unity [press release]
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa
Religious leaders from the wide range of Ethiopian faith groups play a crucial role in promoting peace, unity, and harmony. On March 26, U.S. Ambassador Ervin Massinga hosted an… Read more »
Somalia: UN Envoy and Puntland President Discussed Ways to Reduce Somalia's Political Tensions
Shabelle
As part of her regular engagement with Federal Member States (FMSs), the United Nations' top official for Somalia today visited Puntland for discussions on the state's development… Read more »
Ethiopia: Somali, Afar Border Conflict Wanes After Last Week's Civilian Casualties
Addis Standard
Following the recent clashes between militias from the Afar and Somali regions near border areas last week, there has been a gradual decrease in tensions. Read more »
Seychelles: Sustainability for Seychelles to Expand Air Quality Monitoring
Seychelles News Agency
Sustainability for Seychelles (S4S), a non-governmental organisation, intends to expand on the air quality monitoring project it started last November to gain a clearer picture of… Read more »