May 06
Kenya: Leaders Opposing Raila's Bid for AUC Job Are Selfish, Afraid Political Careers Will Die - Makau Mutua
Capital FM
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Spokesperson Makau Mutua now says that any leader not supporting Raila Odinga's bid for the African Union Commission top job is selfish. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Sets Aside Sh1bn for Reconstruction of Schools Damaged By Floods
Capital FM
The government has set aside Sh1 billion for the countrywide re-construction of schools damaged by floods. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Leap Into Central Bank Digital Currency
New Times
Central Bank Digital currencies, which are a digital form of central bank-issued money, are being studied globally for their potential benefits ranging from preserving monetary… Read more »
Somalia: Shabelle Media Network Celebrates 22 Years of Impactful Journalism in Somalia
Shabelle
On the 6th of May 2024, Shabelle Media Network marked its 22nd anniversary, celebrating over two decades of its commitment to delivering accurate news and insightful analysis to… Read more »
Uganda: Prime Minister Nabbanja Commits to Youth Investment
Nile Post
Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja of Uganda has announced plans to prioritize investment in the country's youth, particularly those who have undergone training at the Presidential… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Legislators Call On Religious Leaders to Condemn Corruption Amid Orthodox Easter Celebrations
Nile Post
As Orthodox Christians gathered at St. Paul's Orthodox Church in Namungoona, Kampala, to celebrate Easter, Ugandan legislators seized the opportunity to urge religious leaders to… Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Directs Magistrates Courts to Finalise All Cases Over 3 Years
Capital FM
Chief Justice Martha Koome has directed Magistrates' Courts to conduct Rapid Results Initiatives to finalize all cases pending in court for over three years. Read more »
Kenya: UN-Avenue in Runda Closed Due to Flooding
Capital FM
The ongoing floods in Nairobi have prompted the urban roads regulator's decision to close some roads. Read more »
Kenya: Beware of Fake Facebook Loans Ads in Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika's Name
Africa Check
Kenyans -- beware of fake Facebook loans ads in Nakuru governor Susan Kihika's name Read more »
Kenya: Eritrean Cafe Struck Off List of Registered Companies in Kenya
Capital FM
Kesh Kesh Cafe Limited has been removed from the list of registered companies in Kenya. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Biggest Banks Record Bumper Profits Amidst Industry Turmoil
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's biggest banks recorded bumper profits in 2023 amidst industry turmoil that forced smaller banks to either divest their shares or voluntarily downgrade to credit… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi to Experience Water Rationing Despite Heavy Rains
Capital FM
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has announced that there will be significant water rationing in different parts of the city due to a reduced water supply that… Read more »
Kenya: From Nairobi to Atlanta - Kenyan Fashion House Vivo Set to Open Store in the U.S.
Capital FM
Vivo Fashion Group, a leading retail fashion enterprise in Kenya, is poised to make its mark in the United States this May with the opening of its inaugural store. This milestone,… Read more »
Rwanda: Equipping Primary School Teachers With Laptops Is Key to Bridging Digital Divide
New Times
This past week, the government, through the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) announced that they would soon reinvigorate the programme to distribute laptop computers to various… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Re-Construct All Damaged Roads, Schools
Capital FM
The National Chairperson Committee of Transport and Infrastructure, George Kariuki Ndia Member of Parliament says roads and schools damaged by the ongoing rains will be… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Rejects U.S. Blame for Attack On DRC Displaced Camp
Nile Post
The Rwandan government has rejected blame for Friday's attack on internally displaced people's camp in the eastern DR Congo city of Goma. Read more »
East Africa: East Africa Ministers Expedite SGR Link From Indian Ocean to Atlantic
Business Day Africa
East Africa Transport Ministers convened to expedite the integration of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) across the Northern Corridor, in an initiative aimed at fostering seamless… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Introduces Cargo Flights to Eldoret
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways has commenced cargo flights to the North Rift town of Eldoret, intensifying competition on a route that has recently attracted other players. Read more »
Somalia: Four Suspected Pirates Arrested in Jubbaland State, Foiling Planned Attacks On Somali Waters
Radio Dalsan
In a security operation near the coastal town of Kismayo, Jubbaland State police forces successfully apprehended four individuals suspected of planning pirate attacks on ships in… Read more »
Somalia: Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Arrives in Nairobi for Key Bilateral Meeting and for Kenya-Somalia Joint Commission's 3rd Session
Radio Dalsan
Somalia Federal Government Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has on Monday arrived in in Nairobi in Kenya's capital Mogadishu. Read more »
Uganda: National Population Census - Ugandans Urged to Give Accurate Information
Nile Post
Uganda is on the cusp of its sixth national census, but this time with a twist: it's going digital! Scheduled to begin on May 9th, 2024, the 10-day exercise aims to gather… Read more »
Uganda: Homeless to Be Counted During Census, Says Ubos
Nile Post
Uganda Bureau of Statistics(UBOS) has said the homeless will also be counted during the forthcoming national housing and population census. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Support All Families Affected By Floods
Capital FM
The government will support all families affected by floods in various parts of the country, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
May 05
Rwanda: Rwanda Dismisses Reports On Camp Bombing in DR Congo
New Times
The government of Rwanda has dismissed reports from that the U.S. Department of State claiming that the country was behind the bombing of IDP (internally displaced people) camps… Read more »
Madagascar: First Person - Women in Madagascar Too Ashamed to Seek Help Giving Birth
UN News
Some of the poorest women in an underdeveloped region south of Madagascar are "too ashamed" to seek the maternal health services they need, according to a midwife working in a… Read more »