June 12
Kenya: Suspected Killer of Father Bett Arrested
Agenzia Fides
Kenyan police arrested the main suspect in the murder of Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett on June 10. The priest was shot dead in the Tot area of the Kerio Valley, in the western… Read more »
Kenya: Motorists Association Rejects NTSA E-Logbook Conversion Fees As 'Backdoor Taxation'
Capital FM
The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has rejected plans to charge vehicle owners for converting physical logbooks into electronic logbooks, describing the move as "unjustified… Read more »
Uganda: Kasaija Hands Over Finance Ministry After 15 Years
Nile Post
Veteran politician Matia Kasaija has officially handed over the leadership of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development after 15 years at its helm, bringing to a… Read more »
Uganda: Tax Collection Becomes Harder When Ugandans Doubt Government Spending, Says Ura
Nile Post
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has acknowledged that public concerns over government spending are making tax collection more difficult, as taxpayers increasingly demand… Read more »
Uganda: Four Charged With Murder of Sydney Gongodyo As Police Hunt More Suspects
Nile Post
Four men have been charged with murder in connection with the killing of Sydney Gyabi Gongodyo, as police intensify efforts to track down additional suspects believed to have… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Byamukama Inspects Progress On Mityana-Mubende Highway Works
Nile Post
The Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, has inspected ongoing construction works on the 86-kilometre Mityana-Mubende Highway, a major infrastructure project… Read more »
Uganda: Government Raises Wage Bill to Shs9.7 Trillion in 2026/27 Budget
Nile Post
Government has increased funding for public sector salaries to Shs9.7 trillion in the 2026/27 national budget, marking one of the key spending priorities in the newly approved… Read more »
Uganda: Why This Budget Is Different [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda stands at a rare inflection point in its development trajectory. With commercial oil production scheduled to commence later this year and a fresh electoral mandate secured,… Read more »
Kenya: NLP Leader Gives Govt Two-Week Ultimatum Over Rising Killings in Farmer-Herder Clashes
Capital FM
National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has given the government a two-week ultimatum to address the rising wave of killings and insecurity in Kitui County, warning… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Embassy in Moscow Marks 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Sudan and Russia
SNA
MOSCOW, June 11, 2026 (SUNA) -- The Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in the Russian Federation held the official ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of… Read more »
Tanzania: Airtel Money Processes $196bn, Expands Inclusion
Daily News
More than 54 million customers across Africa are now using Airtel Money to save, borrow send and receive money, latest sustainability and corporate report, Airtel Africa has… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Hosts Marsabit Leaders As Gachagua Tours Kakamega
Capital FM
Democracy for the Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has embarked on a two-day popularisation tour of Western Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Pipeline Strategy and Commercial Services Maneger Calls for People-Centred Development to Drive Sustainable Growth
Capital FM
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has called for a stronger focus on people in development planning, arguing that sustainable growth can only be achieved when communities and workers… Read more »
Kenya: NGEC Mandate Critical to Equal Opportunity for All Kenyans, DP Kindiki Says
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to supporting the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) in promoting inclusion and equality for… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Intelligence Seizes Over 100 Barrels of Bomb-Making Chemicals Allegedly Bound for Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
Somali intelligence forces, backed by local militia fighters, have seized more than 100 barrels of chemical substances allegedly destined for the Al-Shabaab militant group and… Read more »
Somalia: Turkish Shipping Firm Akkon Lines Launches Operations in Somalia Through Mogadishu Port
Shabelle
Somalia's main seaport hosted a ceremony to welcome Turkish shipping company Akkon Lines, which has officially launched operations in the Horn of Africa nation for the first time. Read more »
Sudan: Governor of Saint Petersburg Announces Move to Establish Twin-City Relationship With Port Sudan
SNA
The Governor of Saint Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city, Alexander Dmitrievich Beglov, has announced the initiation of a twinning and partnership relationship with the city… Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister Meets Chieftain of the Beni Aamer Tribes
SNA
Prime Minister Professor Kamil Idris met with Paramount Chief of the Beni Aamer tribes, Ali Ibrahim Daglal, and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of Minister of Finance… Read more »
Africa: WHO - Children Under Five Face Highest Risk From Unsafe Food
Independent (Kampala)
Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released by the World… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Removes Taxes On Electricity and Natural Gas to Encourage the Use of Clean Energy
Daily News
TANZANIA has announced the removal of taxes on electricity and natural gas in the transport and domestic sectors and has introduced various tax measures to encourage the use of… Read more »
Tanzania: MSD Ramps Up Readiness for Universal Health Insurance Rollout
Daily News
THE Medical Stores Department (MSD) has assured Parliament that it is fully prepared to meet the rising demand for medicines and medical supplies under the second phase of the… Read more »
Uganda: Arts Teachers Receive Salary Enhancement in 2026/2027 Budget
Independent (Kampala)
The government has increased the budget for education, skills development, and sports in the 2026/27 financial year, with a small upward adjustment from the previous allocation. Read more »
Uganda: Ebola Outbreak - Uganda's Movement Restrictions Cripple Cross-Border Trade
The New Humanitarian
"When it comes to health, it should not be compromised at the expense of business and livelihoods." Read more »
Kenya: Grounded Aircraft Slash Kenya Airways Seat Capacity By Up to 18%
Capital FM
National carrier Kenya Airways says grounded aircraft are cutting its available seat capacity by 15 to 18 per cent as the airline works to restore fleet operations and stabilize… Read more »
Kenya: Capital FM Set to Unveil a New Digital Experience On June 15
Capital FM
The countdown has begun. Read more »
