June 10
Kenya: Kenya Fully Supports UN Expansion Project in Nairobi, DP Kindiki Says
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 10 -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to supporting the expansion of the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON), saying the… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Budget 2026/27 - Taxes, Jobs, Growth in Focus
Daily News
THE Government is set to present its 2026/27 national budget in Parliament tomorrow, where the Finance Minister, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, is expected to table a fiscal plan… Read more »
Rwanda: €15m Vaccine Clinical Trial On Mosquito-Borne Viral Disease Launched
New Times
A new multicountry initiative has been launched in Kigali to accelerate the development of a vaccine against chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease often mistaken for malaria… Read more »
Sudan: Human Resources Minister - 4 Million Sudanese Wish to Voluntarily Return Home
SNA
The Minister of Human Resources and Social Welfare, Mua'tassim Ahmed Salih, affirmed that the "Government of Hope" is exerting significant efforts to restore security and stability… Read more »
Kenya: CS Ogamba to Address School Unrest As 200 Schools Close
Capital FM
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba is expected to address the nation on Wednesday as concern grows over a wave of unrest that has disrupted learning in schools across… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwanda, M23 Forcibly Recruit, Detain Thousands
HRW
Rampant Abuses Against Civilians, Ex-Soldiers in Key Eastern Provinces Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Approves Shs710 Billion Loan to Expand Solar Irrigation for Coffee Farmers
Nile Post
Parliament has approved a proposal to borrow up to €168.98 million (about Shs710 billion) from UKEF and Citi Bank to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems… Read more »
Uganda: 39 Congolese Nationals Repatriated As Uganda Tightens Ebola Border Surveillance
Nile Post
Ugandan authorities have repatriated 39 Congolese nationals who entered the country through unauthorized border points since June 1, as government steps up measures aimed at… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa Must Give Its Young People Power, Not Promises
Nile Post
As East African finance ministers prepare for Budget Day, and as the wider Horn and Great Lakes region moves through its own budget cycle, the figures will sound immense. Kenya is… Read more »
Uganda: Ebola - Institutions Step Up Health Precautions As New Semester Begins
Nile Post
As the new academic semester begins, educational institutions across the country have stepped up health precautions, introducing enhanced safety protocols amid continued vigilance… Read more »
Uganda: Karua, Lukwago Lead Besigye Legal Team in Luzira Evidence Review
Nile Post
A high-profile team of defense lawyers led by Kenyan human rights advocate Martha Karua and Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago on Tuesday visited Luzira Maximum Security Prison to… Read more »
East Africa: EAC Trade Surges to Shs174 Trillion in Q1 2026 As Exports Strengthen Lead
Nile Post
The East African Community (EAC) recorded a significant expansion in international merchandise trade in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting rising economic activity across the… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia's Quest for Sea Access Promotes Regional Security, Shared Prosperity
ENA
Ethiopia's pursuit of secure access to the sea will contribute to regional security, economic cooperation, and shared prosperity across the Horn of Africa, according to a senior… Read more »
Kenya: China Showcases Dunhuang Cultural Heritage At UN Nairobi Dialogue Event
Capital FM
A vivid showcase of China's ancient artistic traditions transformed the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) into a stage for cultural diplomacy on Tuesday, as performers from… Read more »
Uganda: Three Nominated As Kalangala Woman MP By-Election Takes Shape
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission has officially commenced the nomination process for candidates seeking to fill the vacant Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament seat following the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Calls for Review of Harmful Cultural Practices in Ebola Fight
Nile Post
President Museveni has called on communities to preserve cultural traditions that promote social well-being while abandoning or modifying practices that pose a threat to public… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Vigilance On Ebola
Nile Post
President Museveni has urged Ugandans to remain vigilant and strictly follow public health guidelines following the confirmation of 19 Ebola cases and two deaths in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Another Suspect Caught in Gongodyo's Grim Murder Probe Net
Nile Post
Police have arrested an 11th suspect in the lynching of rugby player Sydney Gongodyo as fresh videos and photographs circulating online reveal more individuals allegedly involved… Read more »
Rwanda: Lessons From Kigali Genocide Memorial Through the Lens of an Afghani Student
New Times
Recently, our class went on an educational visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial. I must admit that it was one of the most profound and educational experiences of my life. Read more »
Rwanda: Inflation Increases By 12.9% in May
New Times
Rwanda's urban consumer price index rose by 12.9 per cent year-on-year in May, slightly easing from 13.0 per cent recorded in April, according to the National Institute of… Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest 79 in Kampala,Wakiso Crackdown On Crime,Drugs
Nile Post
Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) has arrested 79 suspects in coordinated night operations targeting drug abuse, robbery, house breakings and related crimes across Kampala and… Read more »
Comoros: In Comoros, Journalist Arrested for Report On Jailed Ex-President's Health
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Comorian authorities to release journalist Toufé Maecha who was arrested on Monday at his home in the capital, Moroni, over his… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament - 19 Ministers Sworn in As Ex Officio MPs
Independent (Kampala)
Sam Mayanja (Attorney General) Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Commits to Acquire 10 Boeing Aircraft in Major Fleet Expansion
Nile Post
Uganda Airlines has signed a commitment with Boeing to acquire 10 new aircraft, including eight passenger planes and two freighters, in a major step towards expanding its fleet and… Read more »
Kenya: Unpaid Govt Bills Rise to Sh465.87bn Amid Mounting Debt Ressures
Capital FM
Government agencies accumulated Sh465.87 billion in unpaid bills by March 31, 2026, underscoring persistent liquidity constraints even as the country's public debt stock surged to… Read more »
