November 15
Kenya: Judiciary Making Strides in Justice Delivery Despite Budget Gaps - CJ Koome
Capital FM
The Judiciary has recorded an upward trajectory in the administration of justice despite budgetary constraints, reflecting an institution that is increasingly efficient,… Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly Plotting Power Grab in the Revenue Allocation Impasse - Raila
Capital FM
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has pushed for an urgent resolution on the revenue allocation impasse between Senators and Members of the National Assembly faulting… Read more »
Uganda: Power Restored Along Entebbe Expressway
Nile Post
The Entebbe Expressway is once again brightly illuminated following the restoration of power after several weeks of darkness. This development brings relief to night-time road… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Receives Additional 2.5 Million Doses of FMD Vaccine From Egypt
Nile Post
Uganda has secured another consignment of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines from Egypt, marking a significant boost in its ongoing fight against the livestock disease. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda On High Alert Over Marburg
Nile Post
Uganda's health officials are intensifying precautions to guard against the Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease with a mortality rate of up to 90%. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Benefit From UK's Shs40bn Satellite Funding for Climate Monitoring
Nile Post
The satellite instruments will help Uganda monitor emissions such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrogen dioxide, enabling better-informed climate policies and targeted… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Urges Motorists to Observe Road Safety Rules As the Festive Season Approaches
Capital FM
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for heightened road safety awareness following a tragic accident at Iguhu Bridge along the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway, which… Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court, COA Record Mounting Backlog As Civil Suits Soar
Capital FM
The Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Magistrates' Courts, and Small Claims Courts recorded the highest number of pending cases as the Judiciary registered a 1.2 percent growth in… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Temporarily Suspends Bookings for Passport Collection
Capital FM
The Directorate of Immigration Services (DIS) has temporarily suspended the booking requirement for passport collection in a move aimed at accelerating the processing of… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Launches Online Platform to Boost Local Marine Insurance
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's insurance regulator, Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA), in partnership with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), has launched an integrated online platform… Read more »
Kenya: Courts Post 99pc Clearance Rate for Year Ending June 30
Capital FM
The Judiciary has achieved a 99 percent case clearance rate for matters filed during the 2023/2024 fiscal year, which ended on June 30. Read more »
Ethiopia: Easing the Burden for People With Diabetes
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is taking significant steps to address the rising prevalence rate of diabetes, a condition that poses a growing public health challenge in the country. Following the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Nation's Conference Tourism Gains Momentum - Mofa
Ethiopian Herald
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced a significant surge in Ethiopia's conference tourism over the past quarter, with Addis Ababa hosting over 30 international… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda, DRC Legislators Address Diplomatic Tensions, Visa Disputes
Nile Post
At a meeting with the Foreign Affairs Committee in Parliament, concerns were raised regarding unresolved diplomatic issues between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »
Uganda: Govt, Private Sector Launch Logistics Program to Unlock Potential of Uganda's Export Sector
Nile Post
The government and the private sector have launched a five year program that will help unlock the potential of Uganda's exports sector. Read more »
Kenya: Koome Roots for ADR to Foster Timely Resolution of Conflicts
Capital FM
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called on Kenyans to utilize Alternative Dispute Resolution for quick resolution of cases. Read more »
Rwanda: Are Countries On Track With Their National Climate Goals?
New Times
Existing national climate goals, commonly known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), are 'not nearly ambitious enough' to limit global warming to below 1.5 degrees… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Plan to Fix $6bn Climate Finance Gap
New Times
Rwanda is exploring innovative approaches to mobilise $6.2 billion climate finance, from 2024 to 2030, as part of implementing the newly adopted Climate and Nature Finance Strategy… Read more »
Uganda: Akifeza Wins Kisoro Woman MP By-Election
Nile Post
Grace Akifeza has the last laugh against Rose Kabagyeni in the Kisoro Woman MP race Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Launch Labour Recruitment Drive for Jobs Abroad
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 - The government is set to roll out a major labour recruitment drive starting November 18 through to December 6, aimed at connecting Kenyans with job… Read more »
Kenya/Zimbabwe: Rains Disrupt Warriors, Kenya Preparations Ahead of Friday Clash
New Zimbabwe
Bad weather conditions have been a setback in Polokwane for Zimbabwe and Kenya ahead of Friday evening's AFCON Qualifiers clash at Peter Mokaba Stadium. Read more »
Kenya: Consumers Raise Alarm Over Unlabeled Poultry in Supermarkets
Capital FM
Concerns have been raised by Kenyan consumers over unlabeled poultry products sold in select supermarkets, allegedly originating from Uganda. Read more »
November 14
Sudan: The War in Sudan Continues Amid General Indifference
Agenzia Fides
There is a war on the ground and a media war. As in many conflicts today, even in El Fasher, the capital of the Sudanese region of North Darfur, the media plays a significant role… Read more »
Kenya: Catholic Bishops Urge Swift Action On Rising Femicide Cases
Capital FM
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has urged the government to take immediate and decisive action to address the growing number of women killings in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Public Warned Against Turning to Native Healers for Mpox Symptoms
Nile Post
Stakeholders and authorities in public health have warned the public against seeking Mpox treatment from traditional healers or herbalists. Read more »
