June 20
Kenya: Anti-Finance Bill Protestors Engage Police in Running Battles
Capital FM
Anti- Finance Bill demonstrators in Kisumu engaged police in running battles as they lit bonfires on the road. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Decides - What Presidential Candidates Say
New Times
It is only a few days before the curtains rise on the presidential and parliamentary campaigns that are scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 22, and run for three weeks until… Read more »
Kenya: Two Somali MPs Narrowly Escape Kidnapping Attempt in Nairobi
Shabelle
Two members of the Somali Federal Parliament, Ahmed Abdi Kooshin and Hassan Abdinur, were briefly detained by unidentified individuals in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: No, Late Kenyan Author Ken Walibora Did Not Write Book Appearing to Criticise President William Ruto Ahead of His Time, Viral Book Cover Photoshopped
Africa Check
No, late Kenyan author Ken Walibora did not write book appearing to criticise president William Ruto ahead of his time, viral book cover photoshopped Read more »
Kenya: Finance Bill Sails Through Second Reading Amid Protests By Genz's
Capital FM
The controversial Finance Bill 2024 passed the second reading in the National Assembly Thursday amid street protests in Nairobi and other major towns. Read more »
Uganda: Tension and Tears - Inside Explosive UIA, Anite Meeting At State House
Nile Post
An explosive meeting at State House drew tears on Wednesday afternoon as President Museveni grilled Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) bosses and officials from finance and… Read more »
Uganda: Why Ugandans Continue to Live in Poverty
Nile Post
Despite numerous government initiatives aimed at eradicating poverty, a significant portion of Ugandans continues to live in destitution. Read more »
Uganda: UJA Condemns Detention of Two Journalists, Demands Immediate Release
Nile Post
The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has condemned the ongoing detention of two journalists, Arirabaki Sengooba and Dickson Mubiru, from Grape Vine Publications and Ono Bwiino… Read more »
Uganda: StopEACOP Campaign Condemns Standard Bank's Decision to Fund EACOP
350Africa.org
The StopEACOP Campaign is appalled by Standard Bank's decision to help finance the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project and condemns this decision in the… Read more »
Sudan: AU - Roll Out Civilian Protection Mission, Ensure Sudan Probe [press release]
HRW
Concrete Action to Halt Atrocities in Sudan Key at Leaders Meeting Read more »
Sudan: STPT Report Offers Gender-Informed Perspective On Sudan Conflict
Dabanga
A newly released report authored by Zeina Badawi for the Sudanese Transparency and Policy Tracker (STPT) has brought to light the profound and multifaceted impact of Sudan's… Read more »
Uganda: MP Mawanda's Home Searched
Nile Post
In a dramatic turn of events, lawyers for Igara East MP Michael Mawanda are urging prosecutors to present their case in court instead of subjecting their client to what they… Read more »
Uganda: Nyamutoro to Illegal Miners - Intimidation Won't Work On Me
Nile Post
Minister of State for Energy and Minerals Phiona Nyamutoro has warned illegal miners, asserting that she remains unwavering in her efforts to streamline the mineral sector,… Read more »
Rwanda: Africa Should Aim for New Vaccines, Therapeutics - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame said that Africa should be at the forefront of vaccine manufacturing using the latest technologies in order to deal with its disease burden and respond to its… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Remains Committed to Welcoming Refugees - Minister Murasira
New Times
The Minister in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), Maj. Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira on Thursday, June 20, said that Rwanda remains committed to welcoming refugees and asylum… Read more »
Kenya: Thousands Protest As Finance Bill 2024 Passes Second Reading Amid Clashes in Nairobi, Other Towns
Capital FM
Thousands of protesters flooded Nairobi's Central Business District on Thursday for the second phase of anti-Finance Bill demonstrations, aiming to pressure legislators to reject… Read more »
Kenya: Dozens Arrested During Anti-Finance Bill Protests in Nairobi, Major Towns
Capital FM
Dozens of protesters were arrested during Thursday's anti-finance bill protests across the country that left over 200 others injured. Read more »
Uganda: Lagan-Dott Clears Air On Tax Dispute in Namanve Business Park
Nile Post
Lagan-Dott Namanve Limited has dismissed claims of a taxation dispute on the Kampala Industrial Business Park project as "propaganda", and is setting the record straight on the… Read more »
Uganda: Boost for Business and Tourism - Uganda Airlines Launches Direct London Flights
Nile Post
Securing coveted landing and departure slots at London Heathrow Airport marks a major milestone for Uganda Airlines. This achievement follows the acquisition of two Airbus A330-800… Read more »
Uganda: URA Cracks Down On Smugglers, Millions in Potential Tax Recovered
Nile Post
Acting on intelligence, URA's team One conducted the operation in areas like Namayiba Bus Park, Gayaza, Kayunga, and Nakasongola lake shores. Their vigilance paid off, resulting in… Read more »
Uganda: Schools in West Nile and Kiryandongo Switch to Smart Stoves to Minimize Tree Cutting
Independent (Kampala)
Up to 26 institutions including schools and a prison in West Nile and Kiryandongo districts have embraced alternative sustainable cooking energy as a result of the intervention of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Police Fire Tear Gas As Anti-Tax Protests Spread
DW
Protests against proposed tax hikes spread nationwide on Thursday as riot police cracked down on some demonstrations. The government has argued that it needs to address a major… Read more »
Kenya: Protests in Kenya - Gen Z Take to the Streets
DW
Kenya's government has scrapped many proposed tax hikes after mass protests in the streets of Nairobi this week. Observers say it's the first time young people have played such a… Read more »
Kenya: Police Drop Probe Against Worldcoin, Paving the Way for Its Return to Kenya
Capital FM
Police have dropped the investigation against Worldcoin, the cryptocurrency project by Tools for Humanity, potentially clearing the way for its return to Kenya. This development… Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Teargassed During Violent Protests Against Finance Bill 2024
Capital FM
Despite a heavy police presence that cordoned off Parliament Road from early morning, chaos erupted as MPs voted on the Finance Bill 2024, which passed the second reading. Read more »