August 11
Tanzania: Singida Pushes Results-Based Nutrition Budget
Daily News
SINGIDA Regional Nutrition Committee has directed that the 2026/27 budget be used as a key tool for strengthening nutrition interventions and delivering measurable results in the… Read more »
Kenya: Dangote's Lamu Oil Refinery to Be Constructed Through Debt, Own Financing
Capital FM
Construction of Dangote's Lamu oil refinery will be financed through a combination of debt and shareholders' funds ahead of construction commencement in October 2026. Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Warns Against Sharing Images of Vulnerable Children
Daily News
THE Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups has warned content creators, journalists and the public against sharing images or videos of vulnerable… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Opens Major Tenders for Election Technology, Ballot Papers Ahead of 2027 Polls
Capital FM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has begun the procurement of critical election technology and materials, less than a year to the 2027 General Election,… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Prioritises Teacher Promotions, Capitation in Education Reforms - PS Ololtuaa
Capital FM
Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa has outlined measures being implemented by the government to improve the education sector, including teacher promotions, timely… Read more »
Kenya: Moses Kuria Tells Gachagua to 'Calm His Horses' in Mt Kenya Kingpin Tussle
Capital FM
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has urged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to slow down in his apparent bid to assume the mantle of Mt Kenya political kingpin, warning… Read more »
Rwanda: Rusizi Mulls Aerial Bridge Over Lake Kivu to Link Nkombo Island
New Times
A 370-metre bridge could soon link Nkombo Island to the mainland, potentially transforming the movement of people and goods between the island and other parts of Rusizi District. Read more »
Sudan: Khartoum State Links Licensing of Service and Industrial Activities to Environmental Approvals
SNA
Khartoum, Aug. 10, 2026 (SUNA) - The Supreme Council for Environment and Urban and Rural Development in Khartoum State has made the licensing of industrial and service activities… Read more »
Sudan: Ibrahim Jabir Chairs High-Level National Committee Meeting On Coordination With the United Nations
SNA
Khartoum, Aug. 10, 2026 (SUNA) - Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Lt. Gen. Engineer Ibrahim Jabir, chaired a meeting of the High-Level National Committee for… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Ambassador in Tokyo Meets Trust Engineering Partners Delegation to Discuss Japan-Funded Reconstruction Projects
SNA
Tokyo, Aug. 10, 2026 (SUNA) - Sudan's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan, Al-Rayah Haidoub, on Monday received at the Sudanese Embassy in Tokyo a high-level… Read more »
Sudan: Animal Resources Minister - Livestock Production Cities to Include Animal Husbandry, Modern Slaughterhouses and Fodder Cultivation
SNA
Wad Madani, Aug. 10, 2026 (SUNA) - Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries Professor Ahmed Al-Tijani Al-Mansouri said on Monday that livestock production cities will serve as a… Read more »
Sudan: Heavy Meteor Showers to Appear in the Atmosphere Tuesday Evening for Three Days
SNA
Khartoum, Aug. 10, 2026 (SUNA) - Dr. Anwar Ahmed Osman, a researcher in astronomy and space sciences, said in a statement to SUNA that people around the world, particularly… Read more »
Sudan: Security and Crime Situation Stabilized Across Sudan in July
SNA
Khartoum, Aug. 10, 2026 (SUNA) - Sudan's security and crime situation witnessed a notable degree of stability across the country during July, according to the monthly briefing of… Read more »
Kenya: Ex-CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge On What Kept Him Awake
Capital FM
While inflation and other economic problems such as the Covid-19 pandemic may be seen as major challenges, former Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge says he had… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans, Time and Otunnu! [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
"I am about to reach just ka jam here, here. Yiyi, natusedaa..." Meanwhile, the man is still in the shower. And if it is a she, worse. She is in bed; remember she needs another… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Import One Million Bags of Maize Amid Expected Deficit
Capital FM
The Kenyan government will import one million bags of 90 kilograms of maize to bridge an expected deficit amid depressed rains in crop-growing regions. Read more »
Mauritius: Draw to Set Stage for Cosafa Under-20 Qualifier in Mauritius
Cosafa
The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Ghana 2027 | COSAFA Qualifier will be held on Wednesday, 12 August and streamed live on COSAFA's YouTube Channel… Read more »
Uganda: Why Marriott Introduced Its Flagship Brand to Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
A gleaming blue twin-tower complex connected by a skybridge rises above Nsambya Hill, the latest addition to Kampala's rapidly changing skyline. But beyond its striking… Read more »
Rwanda: Omar Artan - 'Don't Ever Stop Dreaming'
New Times
Omar Artan will not forget the past 18 months in a hurry. In that short space of time, the 34-year-old has become the first Somali to oversee a Confédération… Read more »
Rwanda: Rising With Dignity - Writing Rwanda's Values Into a Changing World
New Times
For author and scholar Joy Uwanziga Nzamwita, some of the most important lessons she carries with her were shaped long before she opened a textbook. Read more »
Kenya: Ruaraka On a Roll As Swamibapa, Kanbis Win in Ncca Super Division
Capital FM
Ruaraka A's batting juggernaut showed no signs of slowing down on Sunday as they hammered Stray Lions A by 177 runs at Ruaraka Sports Club in the NCCA Super Division 50-Over… Read more »
Tanzania: Taliri to Roll Out Demo Livestock Farms in Mwanza
Daily News
THE Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI) Mabuki is set to establish livestock demonstration farms in villages across Mwanza Region to boost modern farming practices and… Read more »
Tanzania: New Financing Opportunities Emerge for Infra Projects
Daily News
TANZANIA'S infrastructure ambitions are entering a new phase as the country seeks to convert development plans into bankable projects, with the Africa50 General Shareholders'… Read more »
Kenya: Flavor, Fashion, and Games - Why the Nairobi Street Food Festival Was the Ultimate Weekend Hangout
Capital FM
The "Playtime Edition" of the Nairobi Street Food Festival drew a strong, enthusiastic crowd of food lovers, groups of friends, and families looking to unwind at the ASK Showground… Read more »
Kenya: How Chipu Plan to Extinguish Namibians in Barthes Cup Under 20 Final
Capital FM
Ahead of their Barthes Cup Under 20 final showdown against Namibia, Kenya have been burning the midnight oil, crafting a strategy on how to contain the defending champions. Read more »
