June 27
Kenya: Business Community Members in Nairobi CBD, Chase Away Protesters After Tuesday's Looting
Capital FM
Traders and members business community in downtown have chased away protesters who were attempting to hold a demonstrations in the Nairobi CBD. Read more »
Kenya: Unesco Implores State to Invest More in Tech
Capital FM
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has urged the government to pump more investment into technological and infrastructural development… Read more »
Kenya: WMA Condemns Obstruction of Healthcare Amid Kenya Protests - Security Tightened Nationwide
Capital FM
The World Medical Association (WMA) has voiced deep concern over the unfolding protests in Kenya, demanding unrestricted access for healthcare personnel and ambulances amidst… Read more »
Eritrea: Tour of Italian Delegation in Northern Red Sea Region
Shabait
A senior Italian delegation led by Mr. Adolfo Urso, Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, accompanied by Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, visited developmental… Read more »
Kenya: KDF Patrol Nairobi Streets Ahead of Ruling On Deployment
Capital FM
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel were seen patrolling City streets on Thursday hours before the high court delivered a ruling on whether to suspend the deployment of the… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's Her Initiative Gets Sh27.7mn for Women's Empowerment
Capital FM
The Her Initiative, a Tanzanian organization that bets on women's economic empowerment, has received Tsh560 million (Ksh27,678,161) from the King Baudouin Foundation Africa Prize… Read more »
Rwanda: What New Rwanda-France Cooperation On Medicines Regulation Means
New Times
Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) are looking to enhance cooperation in the regulation of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan President Caves in to Protesters, Rejects Finance Bill
Premium Times
The president now says the bill caused "widespread dissatisfaction" and he has listened and "conceded." Read more »
Ethiopia: PMO Advises Public to Be Cautious of Fake Content Pertaining to MOU With Somaliland
ENA
The Office of the Prime Minister advised the public to be cautious of fake content that is currently circulating online pertaining to an MOU with Somaliland. Read more »
Ethiopia: Expert Insists On Home-Grown Approach to Nat'l Dialogue
Ethiopian Herald
Traditional Ethiopian institutions should play a vital role in fostering the National Dialogue and taking ownership of the reconciliation process, an expert familiar with the issue… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia to Apply Blended Learning Approach in Tvet
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is finalizing preparations to apply a blended learning approach in TVET institutions by combining conventional learning with online education shortly, the Ministry of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Oslo Forum Recognizes Ethiopia's Green Legacy Success
Ethiopian Herald
The Oslo Tropical Forest Forum which is currently being held in Norway acknowledged the success that has been registered by the Ethiopian Green Legacy Program. Read more »
Tanzania: Ministries to Divulge Budget Implementation Plans
Daily News
MINISTER for Information, Communication and Information Technology, Mr Nape Nnauye has assured Tanzanians and public institutions that they will get an opportunity to listen to and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Should Improve Public Spending On Health for a More Productive Population [press release]
World Bank
Economic activity in Uganda has remained resilient despite multiple successive shocks, with real gross domestic product (GDP) accelerating from 5.3% in FY22/23 to an estimated 6%… Read more »
Kenya: High Court to Rule On Petition Against KDF Deployment At 3pm
Capital FM
The High Court will at 3pm deliver a ruling on whether to suspend the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) as part of reinforcement plans to neutralize chaotic scenes… Read more »
Tanzania: Alarming Increase of Divorce, Death Rates Shock Minister Chana
Daily News
MINISTER for Constitution and Legal Affairs, Ambassador Dr Pindi Chana said on Wednesday that she was planning to meet her counterparts George Simbachawene, Minister of State in… Read more »
Kenya: Security Tightened Around Parliament Ahead of Planned Protests
Capital FM
Heavily armed security agents have been deployed around Parliament and its environs ahead of Thursday's planned protests, with demonstrators threatening to march to State House. Read more »
Kenya: Security Tightened Around Parliament, Supreme Court Ahead of Planned Protests
Capital FM
A contingent of heavily armed security agents have been deployed around Parliament buildings and its environs ahead of Thursday's planned protests by demonstrators who have… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan President Says He Won't Sign Tax-Hike Bill That Sparked Deadly Protests
VOA
In an address to the nation on Wednesday, Kenyan President William Ruto said that he's decided not to sign a bill that included a series of tax increases. Read more »
Kenya: IMF Concerned Over Violence, Loss of Life During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed concern over recent protests in Kenya over the controversial Finance Bill 2024 which was returned to Parliament yesterday after… Read more »
South Sudan: Ethiopia, South Sudan to Build 220 Km Cross-Border Highway
ENA
Ethiopia and South Sudan are set to build a 220 km road connecting the two countries, following a 738 million USD financial agreement signed in May 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Police Mount Security Checks Amid Planned Demonstration Targeting State House
Capital FM
Police have mounted security checks on all roads leading to State House following reports of a planned demonstration targeting the seat of power. Read more »
Uganda: National Forestry Authority Ordered to Halt Demolitions in Mayuge
Nile Post
The Third deputy Prime Minister, Rukia Nakadama has directed National Forestry Authority to halt ongoing demolitions of homes and other developments in Mayuge on land gazetted for… Read more »
Uganda: A Year Later, Commission of Inquiry Into Apaa Conflict Yet to Hit the Ground
Nile Post
Concerns are growing in Acholi sub region on why the judicial commission of inquiry on Apaa land conflict is yet to set foot in the affected area. Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopia Denies Cancelation of Somaliland Memorandum of Understanding
Shabelle
In a recent statement, the office of the Ethiopian Prime Minister has dismissed social media reports claiming that Ethiopia has decided to revoke the Memorandum of Understanding… Read more »