June 11
Kenya: How Ruto's Whirlwind Global Tours Will Reshape Economy, Transform Lives
Capital FM
In an era defined by fractured global supply chains and shifting geopolitical corridors, Kenya is aggressively scouting for new opportunities and partnerships while bolstering… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Allocates Sh1.3tn for Health, Debt Clearance
Daily News
THE government has set aside a total of Sh1.3 trillion in the 2026/27 financial year to finance essential health services and settle verified arrears owed to suppliers,… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Proposes Higher Levies On Cigarettes and Sugar to Fund Universal Health Insurance
Daily News
MINISTER of Finance Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar has announced that the government is proposing new revenue measures to support the financing of Universal Health Insurance by… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Seeks Manager, Financing Partner for Kigali Wetlands Park
New Times
The Government of Rwanda has invited qualified long-term management and financing partners to bid for the operation of the Kigali Wetlands Park. Read more »
Rwanda: MP Venuste Icyitegetse Resigns
New Times
Venuste Icyitegetse resigned as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, Parliament said on Thursday, June 11. Read more »
Kenya: No New Taxes As Government Prioritises Relief for Kenyans, Says Mbadi
Capital FM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government's decision to leave tax rates unchanged and avoid introducing fresh levies in the 2026 Finance Bill, arguing that… Read more »
Africa: Africa Clean Cooking Summit in Nairobi Postponed Amid Travel and Participation Uncertainties
Capital FM
The 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, which was expected to bring together African heads of state, financiers, development partners and energy stakeholders in Nairobi in July… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Open Market of Abuse - How Telegram Promotes Child Pornography and Other Illicit Content
Ayin Network
"We have new elite scandals, raping women and children videos. We have two videos of famous singers - all for the low price of 10,000 Sudanese pounds ($2.30). We have a discount -… Read more »
Kenya: Education, State Ministries and Infrastructure Take Lion's Share in Mbadi Budget
Capital FM
NAIROBI,Kenya, June 11-Education, national government ministries and infrastructure projects emerged as the biggest winners in Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi's 2026/27… Read more »
Africa: Africa Urged to Move From Policy Design to Delivery of Scale
ENA
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called on Africa to move "from policy design to delivery of scale" and from "promising pilots to measurable impact." Read more »
Kenya: Illicit Alcohol Trade Now a National Security Threat Linked to Organised Crime - Police
Capital FM
Kenya's illicit alcohol trade has evolved into a major national security threat linked to organised crime, drug trafficking, corruption and money laundering. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Spend Sh784.5bn On Education Sector
Capital FM
Presenting the Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, Mbadi said education remains the single largest recipient of government funding, accounting for 26.5 per cent of the… Read more »
Kenya: Government Allocates Sh177.2 Billion to Health Sector in Push for Universal Health Coverage
Capital FM
The government has proposed a Sh177.2 billion allocation to the health sector in the 2026/27 financial year, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi saying the funding will… Read more »
Kenya: Government to Spend Sh784.5 B On Education As Mbadi Rejects Claims of Budget Cuts
Capital FM
The government has earmarked Sh784.5 billion for the education sector in the 2026/27 financial year, including Sh424 billion for teachers' salaries, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Allocates Sh3.9bn to Village Elders As Security Budget Crosses Sh567bn
Capital FM
The government has allocated Sh3.9 billion for stipends to village elders, marking a major policy shift that formally integrates grassroots community leadership into the country's… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Allocates Sh567bn to Security, Crossing Half-Trillion Mark in 2026/27 Budget
Capital FM
Kenya has allocated Sh567.3 billion to security in the 2026/27 budget, crossing the half-trillion mark in one of the largest sectoral allocations within the Sh4.84 trillion fiscal… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Maasai Climate Initiative Wins Global FAO Award for Advancing Resilient Pastoralism
Capital FM
A Kenyan community-led initiative promoting climate-resilient pastoralism has gained global recognition after the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) awarded it for advancing… Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Says Hustler Fund Has Disbursed Sh87bn Since Launch
Capital FM
The National Treasury has disbursed Sh87 billion through the Hustler Fund since the programme was introduced in 2022, reaching 28 million accounts and extending formal financial… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali-Muhanga Road Expansion - Requirements Contractors Must Meet
New Times
The government is inviting contractors to bid for the rehabilitation and upgrading of the Kigali-Muhanga road. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Launches EV Charging Stations As Clean Energy Drive Gains Momentum
Daily News
TANZANIA has rolled out its electric vehicle (EV) charging station initiative, alongside fresh clean energy projects including the On-Bill Financing (OBF) scheme for TANESCO… Read more »
Somalia: Tensions Rise After Clashes in Mogadishu
Agenzia Fides
The situation in Mogadishu is tense. Security forces opened fire on residents protesting the demolition of houses in the Abdiaziz district. Clashes broke out between demonstrators… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Coordinated Economic Reforms Drive Rapid Growth, Sharp Inflation Decline - Finance Minister
ENA
Ethiopia's coordinated monetary and fiscal reforms are delivering strong economic results, helping position the country among the world's fastest-growing economies while… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Embassy Condemns Belfast Stabbing As Fears Grow Among Migrants
Dabanga
The Sudanese embassy in London has condemned a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and sparked protests and unrest across parts of Northern Ireland. Read more »
Kenya: Popular Trust in Kenya's Courts Declines As Barriers to Justice Persist
Afrobarometer
Majority think they could obtain justice, but doubt they could afford to take a case to court. Read more »
Tanzania: Tmda Strengthens Drug Safety Oversight in Fight Against Counterfeit Medicines
Daily News
IN a move to safeguard public health and improve healthcare delivery, the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority has… Read more »
