June 26
Kenya: Beware of an Ad for Fake Jobs At Giant Kenyan Retailer Naivas
Africa Check
Beware of an ad for fake jobs at giant Kenyan retailer Naivas Read more »
Namibia: No, Video of 'Fun Moment' At 2019 Ugandan Music Festival Doesn't Show Marriage 'Cultural Practice' in Namibia
Africa Check
No, video of 'fun moment' at 2019 Ugandan music festival doesn't show marriage 'cultural practice' in Namibia Read more »
Uganda: Entitlement, One-Term Politics Driving 2026 MP Re-Election Agenda
Nile Post
POLITICS | The 2026 parliamentary elections is shaping into a vote of entitlement and one-party politics, with the members National Resistance Movement (NRM) appearing on early… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Road Safety Crisis - More Than Just Bad Roads [opinion]
Nile Post
It has become a grim reality to travel between two points in Uganda without witnessing a tragic accident. Lives are lost daily, and we often attribute these losses to the… Read more »
Tanzania: Media Industry Growth - President's 'Goodwill' Promoted Shift
Daily News
DAR ES SALAAM: IN recent times, Tanzania's media industry has witnessed a promising shift under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Read more »
Somalia: UN Official Highlights Ongoing Terrorist Threats, Dire Humanitarian Needs in Somalia
Shabelle
A UN official on Monday highlighted the ongoing terrorist threats and dire humanitarian needs in Somalia, urging global partners to provide funding to help improve the situation… Read more »
Kenya: Traders Count Losses After Looting During Protests
Capital FM
Traders are counting their losses following massive looting and vandalism during yesterday's anti-Finance Bill protests. Read more »
Rwanda: Increase Tax On Alcohol, Invest in Rehab Programmes to End Drug Abuse - Experts
New Times
To do away with the problem of alcoholism in the country, experts are of the view that the government should - among other possible measures - increase taxes on substances like… Read more »
Ethiopia: Commentary - Oromo Political Struggle Over Last Half a Century: Inquiry On Achievements, Challenges and the Imperative for Pragmatic Imaginations
Addis Standard
After the politico-military development that historian Teshale Tibebu termed "The Making of Modern Ethiopia", as led by emperor Menelik's imperial march to the south was completed,… Read more »
Kenya: Attack On Public Institutions Shall Not Be Condoned, Embrace Dialogue - Wetangula
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has emphasized on the need of all Kenyans to exercise tolerance and restraint following the invasion of Parliament by demonstrators that… Read more »
Kenya: Grandmullah Urges President Ruto Not to Assent to Finance Bill, Listen to Kenyans
Capital FM
Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has urged President William Ruto not to assent to the controversial Finance Bill 2024 passed by the National Assembly on Tuesday amid nationwide… Read more »
Uganda: Lions Club Commended for Its Social Contributions
Nile Post
The Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG), Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, has lauded corporate social organizations for their impactful contributions towards societal welfare,… Read more »
Kenya: Several Shot, Protesters Storm Kenya's Parliament After Lawmakers Approve Tax Hikes
VOA
Several people were shot outside Kenya's parliament on Tuesday as police clashed with protesters who stormed the complex after lawmakers passed highly controversial tax increases. Read more »
Uganda: Superstition, Witchcraft Keeping Ugandans Poor [opinion]
Observer
Many years ago, a car carrier was parked on the side of the road that connects Kireka to Kyaliwajjala on the outskirts of Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Nay, Madam Speaker, It Is Not Right to Steal and Share [editorial]
Observer
The recent comments made by speaker of parliament Anita Among regarding the bribery allegations against three members of parliament are deeply troubling and indicative of a broader… Read more »
Uganda: Striking Gold, Bitcoin Mining and Energy Exploration in Uganda [opinion]
Observer
On May 23, 2018, Uganda hosted the first-ever African Blockchain Conference, and crypto-currency was among the discussion topics. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Needs to Use Education to Prevent Corruption [opinion]
Observer
Let us face it. We are losing the fight against corruption. In 2023, during the ceremony to honour the late Charles Okello Engola at Kololo Ceremonial grounds, President Yoweri… Read more »
Kenya: ICT Authority Calls for Respect for Data Privacy As AI Adoption Grows
Capital FM
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority of Kenya has stressed the need to respect data privacy as the country makes strides in embracing artificial… Read more »
Uganda: ULS Asks Among, Kinyamatama to Withdraw Statements On Corruption
Nile Post
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called upon the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, and Rakai Woman Member of Parliament, Juliet Kinyamatama, to retract their statements… Read more »
Rwanda: Nationwide Campaign On Patient Rights Launched
New Times
A nationwide campaign to raise awareness on patient and healthcare users' rights has been launched, kicking off in Kigali City's Nyarugenge, Muhima, Masaka, and Kibagabaga… Read more »
Rwanda: Hope, Resilience and Transgenerational Trauma - Rwandan Author Shares Insights in New Book
New Times
Laurette Annely Akariza unveiled her new book titled 'Rebounce' at the Kigali Genocide Memorial amphitheatre this month. The author said that the book stemmed from her previous… Read more »
Kenya: Five Die As President Ruto Deploys Military to Quell Protests
New Times
At least five protesters have reportedly been shot dead by police in Kenya and a section of parliament has gone up in flames as demonstrations against new tax proposals escalate. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Seeks Bigger Share of U.S. Tea Market
Business Day Africa
Kenya is striving to secure a larger share of the US market for its tea, aiming to capitalize on the ongoing trade deal between Washington and Nairobi. Read more »
Africa: IGAD Scales Up Efforts to Enhance Food System Resilience
Nile Post
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Agriculture and Environment Division, has intensified efforts to prioritize key areas of intervention to boost… Read more »
Kenya: Real Estate Stakeholders Endorse Calls for Withdrawal of Oppressive Finance Bill 2024
Capital FM
Stakeholders in the real estate sector have reinforced the calls for President William Ruto to halt signing the Finance Bill into law calling for dialogue on the matter. Read more »