June 11
Kenya: Mbadi Links 2026/2027 Budget to Ruto-Raila Dream of Prosperous Kenya
Capital FM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi invoked the political ideals of President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga as he unveiled the Sh4.84 trillion 2026/27 Budget,… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 11, 2026
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Rwanda: Kagame Appoints New Ministers, Ambassadors
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, June 10, appointed three new ministers, ambassadors and officials in various institutions. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Projects Sh1.15tn Budget Deficit As Spending Hits Sh4.8tn
Capital FM
The National Treasury has projected a Sh1.15 trillion budget deficit for the 2026/27 financial year, with the financing gap set to be bridged largely through domestic borrowing as… Read more »
Kenya: Education, Security Claims Largest Slice of Sh4.3 Trillion Mbadi Budget
Capital FM
Education has taken the lions share in the Sh4.3 trillion 2026/27 national budget unveiled by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. Read more »
Africa: Top African Referee Omar Artan to Officiate 2026 Uefa Super Cup After Being Unable to Participate in FIFA World Cup 2026
CAF
Artan has been on the FIFA international list since 2018 and was named CAF Men's Referee of the Year in 2025 Read more »
Rwanda: Jobs, Growth Get Lion's Share of 2026/27 Budget
New Times
Economic transformation programmes will absorb nearly two-thirds of the proposed Rwf7.8 trillion budget for the 2026/27 fiscal year as the government seeks to sustain growth,… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Unveils Sh86.3tr 2026/27 Development Plan
Daily News
THE government has unveiled an ambitious Sh86.3trn National Development Plan for the 2026/27, prioritising job creation, inclusive economic growth, and strategic investments as… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Cuts 2026 Economic Growth Forecast to 5pc
Capital FM
The government has revised Kenya's 2026 economic growth forecast downward to 5 percent from the earlier projection of 5.3 percent, citing the impact of the Middle East conflict on… Read more »
Kenya: Over 31mn Kenyans Registered Under SHA As Govt Moves to Clear NHIF Debts
Capital FM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced that more than 31.2 million Kenyans have so far registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), marking a major expansion in… Read more »
Kenya: UK Demands Response Over British Army Uniform in Nanyuki Protest Crackdown
Capital FM
The British High Commission has demanded a government response over the use of a British Army uniform during protests against a US-linked Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki,… Read more »
Uganda: Budget Aligns With NRM Manifesto, Ten-Fold Growth Agenda - - Katabazi
Nile Post
Rukiga County MP and policy analyst Patrick Katabazi has said the government's Shs84.3 trillion budget is closely aligned with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) manifesto for… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye, Lutale Fail to Appear As Treason Case Hearing Stalls
Nile Post
The hearing of a treason case involving opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, was thrown into uncertainty on Thursday after the two failed to appear… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Fast-Tracking Measures to Combat Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, Says DP Kindiki
Capital FM
The government is accelerating the implementation of measures aimed at tackling the rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide across the country, Deputy President… Read more »
Kenya: Chinese Firm Lands JKIA Upgrade Deal After Adani Exit
Capital FM
A Chinese state-backed construction firm has secured a $2.9 billion (Sh375 billion) contract to modernize and expand Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), according… Read more »
Sudan: Cabinet Approves Darfur Regional Governance System Act for 2026
SNA
The Council of Ministers, at its regular meeting held Wednesday in Khartoum and chaired by Prime Minister Kamil Idris, approved the Draft Darfur Regional Governance System Act for… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Elite Forces Conduct Security Operations, Reconciliation Efforts in Lower Shabelle
Shabelle
Somalia's elite Danab Special Forces said they had carried out security operations and community reconciliation efforts in the town of Yaaqbariwayne in the Lower Shabelle region,… Read more »
Kenya: CS Mbadi Defends Tough 2026/27 Budget Amid Economic Pressures
Capital FM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government's 2026/2027 budget, saying the country is facing difficult economic realities that have made the current financial… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Draft Budget Aims to Maintain Achievements Registered Through Reforms
ENA
The 2.339-trillion Birr federal government draft budget for the upcoming 2019 Ethiopian fiscal year aims at maintaining the achievements registered through the comprehensive… Read more »
Kenya: Sports Fund Gets Budget Increase for 2026/27 Financial Year
Capital FM
The Sports sector has received an increase in the 2026/27 financial year budget after the Cabinet Secretary for Treasury, John Mbadi, allocated KSh 25.2 billion to the Sports,… Read more »
Uganda: Artist Jajja Kasozi Batuuka Speaks Out On Paul Kafeero DNA Saga
Independent (Kampala)
Jajja Kasozi Batuuka Calls for Cultural Respect and Protection of the Dead Amid Paul Kafeero DNA Debate Read more »
Rwanda: Domestic Resource Mobilisation Is a Vote of Confidence in Rwanda's Governance
New Times
The fact that domestic resources and borrowing will account for 93 per cent of Rwanda's 2026/27 national budget is a powerful statement about the country's steady march towards… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda's Crypto Law Matters More for Payments Than Crypto
New Times
When the 2026 law regulating virtual asset business was published in the Official Gazette on May 28, much of the commentary focused on what it bans: individuals cannot trade as a… Read more »
Rwanda: What Measures Are in Place to Ensure Our Buildings Meet Safety Standards?
New Times
When Emelyne Uwamahoro rented space in one of Kigali's busiest commercial buildings, she expected the usual challenges of running a small business. Read more »
Rwanda: Fertiliser Subsidy Hits Rwf64bn As Middle-East Turmoil Spikes Prices
New Times
The government's budget allocation for fertiliser subsidies will increase from Rwf39 billion in 2025/26 to Rwf64 billion in the 2026/27 fiscal year, a rise of Rwf25 billion, or… Read more »
