October 29
Somalia: Somalia's Largest Emergency Center Opens in Mogadishu - a Milestone in Medical Infrastructure
Shabelle
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre officiated the opening of what is now Somalia's most extensive emergency medical facility, located at Madina Hospital in Mogadishu. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Green Development Playing Big Role in Promoting Public Health
Ethiopian Herald
It is difficult to prioritize health without creating a safe environment. Conversely, without a healthy environment, one may not stay long in life or lead a healthy life. In other… Read more »
Ethiopia: Flight Disruptions Amid Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Hinder Ethiopia's Efforts to Repatriate Citizens From Lebanon
Addis Standard
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that flight disruptions, amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, have hampered efforts to repatriate Ethiopian… Read more »
Ethiopia: Over 700 Families At Bakelo Camp in Amhara Region Struggle As Aid Runs Dry
Addis Standard
Over 714 households in the Bakelo IDP camp in Debre-Berhan city, Amhara region, are struggling as food aid and humanitarian assistance have been abruptly halted. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Takes Huge Leap in Cancer Treatment
Daily News
TANZANIAN cancer patients stand to benefit from a new partnership between Hosplan and India's Apollo Cancer Centre which aims to bring advanced treatments to the country. Read more »
Uganda: UNHCR Highlights Refugees' Desire to Return Home Amid Persisting Insecurity
Nile Post
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has emphasised that most refugees worldwide wish to return to their home countries, but ongoing insecurity and conflict… Read more »
Uganda: We Are Preparing Gen Muhoozi to Be the Next President-Kabanda
Nile Post
Daudi Kabanda has sparked fresh discussions about Uganda's political succession by referring to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as a "standby generator" in readiness to assume the… Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC Strengthens Efforts to Combat Viral Hepatitis in Africa, Focuses On Madagascar
Nile Post
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is accelerating efforts to tackle viral hepatitis, a major public health threat responsible for an estimated 1.3… Read more »
Uganda: Centenary Bank Targets 13,000 Households to Get Clean Water in New Partnership
Nile Post
Centenary Bank has entered into partnership with Water.org aimed at developing a water supply and sanitation (WASH) program for a wash loan product for both micro and SME segments… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto and CIA Director Discuss Enhanced Security Cooperation Against Terrorism
Capital FM
President William Ruto held a meeting with CIA Director William Burns at State House on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Ichung'wah Claims 'Judicial Activism' to Frustrate National Assembly Bills
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 29 -- Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has accused the judiciary of judicial activism, claiming it has a calculated agenda to invalidate various bills passed… Read more »
Uganda: Coffee Farmers Earn USD 1.4bn Amid UCDA Deadlock
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's coffee farmers reaped record export earnings, totaling over US$ $1.4 billion from the sale of 6.35 million 60-kg bags during the 2023/24 coffee year ending September 30. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Engages Germany On Security, Defends Sovereignty Amid Regional Shifts
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Defense, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, hosted Germany's Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, Ambassador Heiko Nitzschke, at Villa Gaashaandhigga on Saturday,… Read more »
Somalia: Roads in Mogadishu Closed for Mourning Event Led By Prime Minister Hamza
Shabelle
Today, major thoroughfares in Mogadishu, including the stretch from Zoobe to Km 4, routes to Medina Hospital, and the path to Bula Hubey, were closed to vehicular traffic,… Read more »
Kenya: Ogola-Led Bench Convenes As State Moves to Clear Path for Kindiki Swearing
Capital FM
A three-judge bench hearing petitions arising from the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua is scheduled to sit at 10am on Tuesday to consider the State's application for review of… Read more »
Kenya: Prime Suspect Arrested in Gruesome Murder of Wells Fargo HR Manager Willis Ayieko
Capital FM
A prime suspect has been arrested in the gruesome murder of Wells Fargo Human Resources Manager Willis Ayieko, whose body was discovered after he was abducted in Siaya last Friday. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian, NIDP Sign MOU Allowing Fayda ID to Be Used As Travel Document for Domestic Flights
ENA
Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopia National ID Program (NIDP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on integrating their systems to facilitate the use of Fayda ID as a… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Steps Up Blood Disorder Care As Thousands With Hemophilia Remain Untreated
Capital FM
Kenya has approximately 5,500 people living with hemophilia, though only about 940 are currently receiving care, according to Harry Kimtai, the Principal Secretary of the State… Read more »
Kenya: East African Nations Hold Forum to Tackle Blood Disorders and Enhance Patient Care
Capital FM
Countries from East Africa convened at the East Africa Blood Disorders Leadership Forum to address the future of bleeding and blood disorders (BBDs) affecting citizens, such as… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Prisons Empower Inmates Through Furniture Craftmanship
Nile Post
Uganda Prisons Service has proudly furnished Makerere University's newly established Ivory Tower main boardroom with high-quality furniture crafted by inmate artisans. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Condemns Government Scientists As Traitors for Early Retirement Plans
Nile Post
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has strongly condemned government scientists' plans to take early retirement following recent salary enhancements. Read more »
Uganda: Nyege Nyege Festival Responds to Apostle Grace Lubega With a Bible Verse
Nile Post
Nyege Nyege festival organizers have responded to recent calls from Apostle Grace Lubega of Phaneroo Ministries to ban the annual event over claims of moral decay. Read more »
Uganda: Breaking Barriers - Strengthening Communities for Adolescent Wellness in Uganda
Nile Post
In Uganda, urgent initiatives are being launched to address the critical issue of teenage pregnancies and promote safe motherhood, thereby enhancing adolescent wellness. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, Russia Eye Joint Projects in Key Sectors
Daily News
TANZANIA and Russia are contemplating on joint projects in energy, agriculture, infrastructure and tourism. Read more »
Uganda: New Law to Regulate Construction Minerals in Offing
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda government has completed the drafting of the Building Substances Bill, which will soon be submitted to the Cabinet for approval, according to Irene Bateebe, the Permanent… Read more »
