December 8, 2010

• Kenya: Nairobi's Road Projects Take Shape

  A drive through East Africa's largest city is at the moment characterised by very long traffic jams along various streets and roads but most noticeable are the road works going on... Read more »

• Rwanda: Nation for Second TV Bid

  Rwanda will switch to digital broadcasting early next year beating the 2012 deadline African countries set to switch off analogue broadcasting. Read more »

• East Africa: Over 5,000 Get Free Medical Care

  Children below the age of 15 in Uganda's districts of Butaleja, Amuria, Katakwi and Kabaramaido will receive free medical treatment during the festive season. Read more »

• Kenya: Safari Park, the African Paradise

  NAIROBI, KENYA. Beyond the heavily trafficked Nairobi roads lies 64 acres of what is called "The paradise of Africa" graced with remarkable buildings in truly African atmosphere. Read more »

• Rwanda: Kenyan Firms Spur Local Trading

  The month of November has seen increased activity and volumes on the Rwanda Capital Market. Read more »

• Uganda: Pastoralists' Plight in Still Unattended

  The Uganda Land Alliance (ULA) has been monitoring events in which pastoralists occupying part of Kiryana Ranch in Masindi accuse Mukwano Enterprises of forceful eviction, and... Read more »

• Rwanda: Nation, Stick to PSI Targets

  Rwanda should put much focus on the targets it set in its new program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The three year Policy Support Instrument (PSI) seeks to lay a... Read more »

• Tanzania: Korea to Boost TRA Modernisation

  The Tanzania Customs Administration Modernization project under the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has been boosted through a multi-million shillings South Korean assistance to... Read more »

• East Africa: Regional Leaders to Clamp Down on Mineral Exploitation

  Deeply concerned about the endemic conflicts and persistent insecurity in the Great Lakes Region, Heads of State and Government of the member states of the International Conference... Read more »

December 7, 2010

• East Africa: Digital Television Dawns On African Homesteads

  Television is now a crucial member of our households. Read more »

• East Africa: Project Fame - the Backstory

  By press time, the Tusker Project Fame 4 (TPF4) winner had not yet been known and with all eyes glued on the TV screens, back at the Tusker Academy, Kenya's TPF fans are waiting... Read more »

• East Africa: Regional Ministers Warn of Looming Hunger

  The Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) council of Ministers Hafsa Mossi has warned that despite the improved rains since last year which resulted in a surplus... Read more »

• Tanzania: New Kikwete Cabinet Jolts Dar Stock Exchange

  The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) all-share index was jolted by President Jakaya Kikwete's changes in cabinet suspected to be caused by the dropping of stockbroker from the... Read more »