November 21
Kenya: Gachagua Fears for His Life, Alleges State Surveilance, Possible Abduction
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised the alarm over alleged surveillance and intimidation by state agents, claiming that unmarked cars have been tailing him and… Read more »
Uganda: Doctors Condemn Assault On Nsambya Hospital Staff
Nile Post
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has condemned the assault on healthcare workers and security personnel at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya on November 19, 2024, calling it a grave… Read more »
Uganda: Police Pick Up Alien Skin Ally
Nile Post
Police in Kampala have arrested one of the members of singer Patrick Mulwana, also known as Alien Skin's gang. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto - All Questions Raised By Kenyans Must Be Addressed
Capital FM
President William Ruto has stated that all issues raised by Kenyans on the State of the Nation deserve meaningful engagement and thoughtful response including Education and Health. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Defends Taifa Care Health Reform, to Prioritize the Poor and Vulnerable
Capital FM
President William Ruto has defended his health reform plan under Taifa Care citing the need to cater to the poor and vulnerable through Universal Health Coverage. Read more »
Kenya: LSK Expresses Concern Over Consent Gaps in Polio Vaccination
Capital FM
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised concerns over an apparent failure to obtain consent in polio vaccination campaigns, urging immediate corrective measures to ensure… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ministry Renews Commitment to Safeguard Children's Rights · Nation Celebrates Int'l Children's Day
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is keen to take necessary measures to ensure the rights and interests of children to foster productive citizens having patriotic sentiments, Ministry of Women and Social… Read more »
Kenya: PricewaterhouseCoopers Warns of Impact of New Tax Laws
Capital FM
Audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has warned Kenyans of the potential impacts of new tax laws proposed in the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Tax Procedures… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Vaccinate 22 Million Animals in Nationwide Campaign
Capital FM
Kenya is set to roll out a nationwide Animal Vaccination Campaign starting January 2025, targeting 22 million livestock to curb transboundary diseases, including foot-and-mouth… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Reject Energy Levy Hikes, Endorse Strict Penalties for Vandalism
Capital FM
Lawmakers have rejected a proposed amendment to the Energy Act, 2019, which sought to increase levies on electricity and petroleum. Read more »
Uganda: World Bank to Help Uganda Make Bee, Soldier Fly and Maggot Farming Popular
Independent (Kampala)
The World Bank has put $350million (sh1.2 trillion) into a six year Ugandan agriculture project that will make maggot farming, bee keeping, solider fly raring plus commercial… Read more »
Somalia: President Mohamud Reaffirms Commitment to Universal Suffrage By 2026
Radio Dalsan
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to advancing democratic reforms and conducting universal suffrage elections by 2026. Read more »
Somalia: Parliament Passes Political Parties Bill in Push Toward Multiparty Democracy
Radio Dalsan
Somalia's Federal Parliament has approved the Political Parties Bill, marking a significant step in the country's journey toward adopting a multiparty political system. Read more »
Somalia: International Partners Urge Dialogue Amid Govt's-Jubaland Tensions
Radio Dalsan
Somalia's international partners have expressed grave concern over the escalating tensions between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Jubaland State, urging immediate… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Secures Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
New Times
Chriss Tuyishime, a Rwandan student at Yale University, has been named one of the 2025 Rhodes Scholars, joining a global group of elite students recognized for their academic… Read more »
Kenya: No Climate Deal in Sight As COP29 Ends Friday in Baku
Capital FM
COP29 is ending on Friday in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, but there is no deal in sight as negotiators remain deadlocked over climate finance--the summit's central issue. Dubbed the… Read more »
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Launches Initiative to Combat Hunger in Schools
Capital FM
First Lady Rachel Ruto has pledged to establish kitchen gardens in all public schools as part of her efforts to support the school feeding program. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Looks to 'Alternative Partners' After Cancelling Adani Deals
Capital FM
President William Ruto has directed the cancellation of infrastructure and energy deals with Indian billionaire Gautam Adani following criminal charges in the US. Read more »
Uganda: Nyanjura's Brother Shot Dead
Nile Post
Albert Cook Tugume, who operated a mobile money shop in Ntinda, a city suburb, was shot dead by robbers on Thursday evening, Ms Nyanjura said. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Promotes Wazalendo Sacco Leaders
Nile Post
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society has announced the promotion of several senior officers and members of its Board of Directors. Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Reflects On Decade-Long Friendship With South African Military Chief
Nile Post
The South African military chief thanked Gen Muhoozi for the warm African hospitality extended to him and his delegation, characterised by Ndere troupe and Janzi band performances,… Read more »
November 20
Somalia: International Partners Call for Dialogue Amid Somalia-Jubaland Tensions
Shabelle
International partners expressed deep concern over the escalating dispute between Somalia's Federal Government and the Jubaland State following the recent National Consultative… Read more »
Somalia: Foreign Fighters Flocking to Islamic State in Somalia
VOA
The Islamic State terror group's small but influential affiliate in Somalia is growing, thanks in part to what the United Nations describes as an "influx of foreign fighters." Read more »
Africa: Madagascar's Huge Ocean Algae Bloom Was Caused By Dust From Drought-Stricken Southern Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Scientists have found new evidence that desertification, potentially linked to global warming, leads to large amounts of nutrient-rich dust landing in the sea, causing ocean algae… Read more »
Africa: 'One Finger in Clean Energy, Two Legs in Fossil Fuels' - TotalEnergies Accused of COP29 Greenwashing Offensive [analysis]
African Arguments
TotalEnergies' charm offensive has ramped up, having been found guilty of making misleading claims about its commitment to sustainability this year. Read more »
