May 07
Kenya: King Charles III Sends Solidarity Message to President Ruto After Floods Tragedy
Capital FM
King Charles III has sent President William Ruto a solidarity message amid devastating floods. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Staff Detained in DRC Over Missing 'Valuable' Cargo Documentation Released
Capital FM
The Kenya Airways (KQ) manager in the Democratic Republic of Congo, who was detained in Kinshasa over missing customs documentation on "valuable" cargo, has been released. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Resumes Normal Commuter Train Services After Floods
Capital FM
The Kenya Railways (KR) has announced the resumption of commuter train services on four routes that had halted operations due to floods. Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Demands Statement On Karuma Bridge
Independent (Kampala)
Members of Parliament have asked government to provide the likely implications of restricted access to Karuma bridge, which has been found to be compromised. Read more »
Kenya: Climate Crisis Has Reached Catastrophic Levels, CS Tuya Says
Capital FM
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has said the climate crisis facing the country, characterised by heavy rainfall and resultant flooding… Read more »
Somalia: Death of 23 Civilians in Military Strikes With Turkish Drones May Amount to War Crimes - New Investigation [press release]
AI London
Fourteen children killed and 17 civilians injured in strikes in March Families of victims should receive reparations Indiscriminate attacks may amount to war crimes Read more »
Kenya: KQ Resumes DRC Flights Following Staff Release
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways has swiftly resumed its flights to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a day after the release of two of its employees who were detained over a week ago in… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Army Prepares for Haiti Deployment Ahead of Ruto's Us Visit
Business Day Africa
Kenyan army preparations for deployment in Haiti are underway, slated for this month, in advance of President William Ruto's impending visit to Washington later in May, a senior… Read more »
East Africa: Why Rwanda Ranks First in Tourism in East Africa [opinion]
Observer
Rwanda and its unique experience have created an African safari for those who wish to take a glimpse at this beautiful country. Read more »
Uganda: How Flooding, Landslides Are Soaking and Submerging Economy [opinion]
Nile Post
One of the most immediate economic impacts of flooding and landslides is the destruction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities. Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius Promotes Responsible Business Practices to Build Trust With Investors, States Minister Bholah
Government of Mauritius
Mauritius has prioritised the promotion of responsible and ethical business practices to ensure that companies operating within its borders adhere to the highest standards of… Read more »
Kenya: Clinical Officers Hold Protests in Nairobi Over Low Pay
Capital FM
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) on Tuesday staged Protests outside the Health ministry office in Nairobi decrying what they termed as unfavorable working conditions and… Read more »
May 06
Rwanda: Now That Floods Have Come to Cities, Govts Will Be Forced to Act
New Times
Wild climatic swings, from sweltering heat and drought to relentless rain and floods, have become quite common lately. Climate experts warn that this pattern, where the wet season… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Health Sector At Breaking Point in Doctors Strike
SciDev.Net
Kenya's public health sector is at risk of a collapse as a countrywide doctors' strike stretches into the second month with no solution in sight, warns the national doctors' union. Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Intensifies Efforts to Combat Disease Spread Amid Heavy Rains
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health Ministry remains vigilant in curbing disease spread during the heavy rainy season, focusing on high-risk counties nationwide. Read more »
Uganda: Forced From the Flock - LGBTQ+ Believers Are Being Pushed Out of Churches in Uganda
Global Press Journal
"The gospel that is being preached on the pulpit these days is just meant to insult and belittle us," says a Ugandan churchgoer. Read more »
Africa: Kenya Hosts Biggest Africa Media Summit Tuesday
Leadership
Media owners, chief executives, editors and other categories of journalists will be converging on Nairobi, Kenya for the biggest AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit (AMLS). Read more »
Tanzania: Kenya and Tanzania Face 'Humanitarian Crisis' Amid Disastrous Floods
RFI
The death toll from weeks of devastating rains and floods had risen to 228 in Kenya, as authorities in the country and in neighbouring Tanzania warned that there was no sign of a… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Announces Sh10,000 Stipend for Displaced Households
Capital FM
President William Ruto says each of the 40,000 households displaced by the ongoing floods will receive a Sh10,000 stipend. Read more »
East Africa: Uganda At Risk of Catastrophic Flooding As Kenya and Tanzania Struggle
Nile Post
The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi has called on the government to provide an update to Ugandans regarding their preparedness to prevent a potential climatic catastrophe… Read more »
Kenya: Rescue Teams Turn to Choppers and Speed Boats Evacuate Flood Victims
Capital FM
State-owned and private hired helicopter and speed boat are turning out to be the most preferred to save hundreds of people stranded by rising flood waters in in various parts of… Read more »
Uganda: Is There Witchcraft in Football, or We Are Just Being Africans?
Observer
Drama ensued at the Masindi Municipal stadium on April 19, when Kitara FC hosted Vipers SC in the Uganda Premier League. Read more »
Kenya: USAID Launches $6m Program for Climate Resilience Efforts in Kenya
VOA
The United States Agency for International Development last week launched a $6 million program to support small businesses and financial institutions in northern Kenya that are… Read more »
Kenya: Can Kenya Fund Doctors' Demands for Better Working Terms?
DW
Kenya's overburdened and underfunded healthcare system has ground to a near halt after about 7,000 medical professionals walked off the job last month to demand better working… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Declares War On Terrorists and Their Sympathizers
Capital FM
The government's unwavering commitment to combating terrorism remains steadfast, with a particular focus on identifying and neutralizing individuals who support terrorist… Read more »