July 01
Kenya: Sudi - I Might Quit Active Politics, Taking Sabbatical Leave
Capital FM
Kapsaret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has now announced he is taking two years sabbatical leave from Harambees and active politics saying it's now being used as a tool by his… Read more »
Kenya: Ichung'wah Withdraws Contentious Land Amendment Bill Following Stakeholders' Opposition
Capital FM
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has withdrawn the controversial Lands Amendment Bill 2023 which sought to introduce an annual levy on freehold land. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda in Top 10 African Countries That Attracted Most FDI in 2023
Independent (Kampala)
While the clean energy sector draws significant global foreign investment to Africa, particularly green hydrogen, solar, wind, and battery manufacturing, this is not Africa's only… Read more »
Kenya: Police Officer Among 2 Suspects Arrested With Sh2.9mn Worth of Elephant Tusks
Capital FM
A police officer is among two suspects arrested during a crackdown on illegal trade of elephant tusks in Longonot, Naivasha. Read more »
Uganda: Buddu Unveils Strong Team for Masaza
Nile Post
Buddu County's football enthusiasts gathered at their new home, the Sports Arena, to witness the unveiling of their team for the 2024 Masazza Cup. Read more »
Rwanda: Showbiz Recap - Kivu Fest Debuts in Kigali, Umuhire Stars in American Horror Movie and More
New Times
It has been a good week for Rwanda's entertainment industry with a lot of stories making headlines. Read more »
Uganda: Muslims Commemorate 129 Years of Return of Prince Mbogo From Exile
Nile Post
Muslims have commemorated 129 years since Prince Nuhu Mbogo Kyabasinga returned from exile in Zanzibar. Read more »
Uganda: Six People Killed in Two Weeks As Karamoja Gun Violence Surges
Nile Post
Another person has been shot dead in Moroto, bringing the death toll to six in just two weeks. Read more »
Uganda: Inter-Religious Council Launches Tourism Packages At Catholic Shrines
Nile Post
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda has launched the martyrs trail from Munyonyo martyrs shrine to Namugongo martyrs shrine with intentions to give tourists and other visitors… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Gives Out 730 Free Land Titles in Isingiro
Nile Post
Residents of Rushasha Sub County in Isingiro district have finally received freehold land titles from the Ministry of Lands under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure… Read more »
Tanzania: Manifesto Implementation - CCM Hails Samia, Mwinyi
Daily News
CCM's National Executive Committee (NEC) on Sunday expressed its satisfaction over the implementation of the election manifesto (2020-25) by both governments of the Union and… Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri Tea Factory Directors Sent Home, Replaced With New Ones
Capital FM
Most directors at tea factories in Nyeri County have been sent home, highlighting farmers frustrations in the running and management of these facilities. Read more »
Rwanda: Here Is Why Rwandans Throng RPF Rallies in Droves [opinion]
New Times
A persistent line of attack against President Paul Kagame, come any campaign season, is that people - ordinary Rwandans - are "dragged (against their will) to his campaign events." Read more »
Rwanda: Social Media - Unsung Youth Leadership That Could Yet Save a Continent
New Times
The tax protests in Kenya led by Generation Z urban youth have quietened down after the government withdrew the financial bill that drew their ire. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Decides - Youth Comprise 42% of Final Voters' List
New Times
Youth comprise over 40 per cent of total registered voters for the presidential and parliamentary elections in July. Read more »
Rwanda: Independence Day Is a Day of Reflection for All Rwandans [opinion]
New Times
On Monday, July 1, Rwandans will observe Independence Day. Unlike many nations, ours is not a day marked by grand parades or celebratory fireworks. The road since 1962 has been… Read more »
Kenya: KTDA Unsold Tea Makes Up a Third of Auction Offerings As Minimum Price Bites
Business Day Africa
The Mombasa Tea Auction is set to receive a record volume of teas this week, bolstered by previously withdrawn beverages belonging to Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) that… Read more »
Rwanda: The Fashion Side of Election Campaigns [opinion]
New Times
The campaign rallies that kicked off on Saturday, June 22, have been thrilling and turned into a fashion showcase. Read more »
Kenya: Kotex Denies Working With Karen Nyamu to Supply Free Tampons to Schools
Capital FM
Sanitary towels manufacturer Kotex Kenya has rejected claims that it is eyeing to ink a partnership deal with Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu terming the allegations as fake. Read more »
Sudan: TSC Vice-President Meets Delegation of Kawahila Chieftainship of Gadeer Locality in South Kordofan
SNA
Vice-President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Commander Malik Aggar, praised the efforts undertaken by the native administrations in darning the social fabric and… Read more »
Sudan: TSC Vice-President Meets the Delegation of West Kordofan State
SNA
Vice-President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Commander Malik Aggar, stressed the necessity of concerted official and popular efforts to develop localities and… Read more »
Tanzania: Mwinyi - Zanzibar Offers Standard Medical Services
Daily News
ZANZIBAR President Hussein Mwinyi has said the isles has been strengthening internationally accredited standards healthcare as specialised and super-specialised medical services to… Read more »
Uganda: 200 Agriculture Students Set for Internship Program in Europe
Observer
More than 200 agriculture students will go for an 18-month paid internship program across Europe, including Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands and Germany. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Clays Switches Investment to Machinery to Recover From Losses
Observer
Uganda Clays Limited is to invest in purchasing and installing new equipment following its below-par financial performance in the year ending December 2023, where its revenue… Read more »
Uganda: Olympics - Uganda Heads to Paris With Huge Expectations
Observer
Three years ago during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics which were heavily affected by Covid-19, the country's contingent in the Far East produced Uganda's best-ever showing at the Summer… Read more »