June 09
Somalia: Somali Referee Thanks Supporters After U.S. Entry Ban Derails World Cup Role
Shabelle
Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has thanked the football community and the Somali public for their support after he was denied entry to the United States,… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Announces 45-Day Seclusion At Wamunyoro Residence to Plot Ruto Ouster
Capital FM
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced a 45-day political retreat at his Wamunyoro residence in Mathira, Nyeri County, as part of a mobilisation… Read more »
Kenya: KPC Ends Newspaper Tender Adverts, Moves Procurement Online
Capital FM
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has stopped publishing tender notices and procurement opportunities in newspapers, shifting all procurement advertisements to its official website. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Army Accused of Killing Two in Attacks On Masisi
New Times
Two civilians were killed on Tuesday in attacked blamed on the coalition of the Congolese government in Masisi territory of North Kivu province. Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Eyes Tech Investment At London Tech Week
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland's Director General of the Ministry of Communication and Technology, Aadan Abdillahi Abdalle, participated in London Tech Week 2026, joining global technology leaders,… Read more »
Kenya: Murang'a Farmers Oppose Proposed 0.8pc Tea Export Levy
Capital FM
Tea farmers in Murang'a County have opposed a proposed 0.8 percent levy on tea exports, arguing that the additional charge could reduce the competitiveness of Kenyan tea in… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Seeks Stronger Maritime Security Ties Amid Growing Shipping Opportunities
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for deeper regional and international cooperation to address emerging maritime threats, saying stronger security… Read more »
Kenya: Condom Sales Boost PS Kenya Revenue to Sh747mn
Capital FM
Strong demand for condoms helped Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya) increase revenue from its health products portfolio to Sh747 million in 2025, even as sales of its leading… Read more »
Uganda: WHO Condemns Ebola Travel Restriction Against Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has has said travel restrictions imposed on Uganda as a result of the Ebola outbreak first announced… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Law Society Calls for National Action Against Mob Violence After Rugby Star Killing
Nile Post
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called for a united national campaign against lawlessness and mob violence following the tragic death of national rugby player Sydney Gogondyo, 27,… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament to Vote On Shs734 Billion Solar Irrigation Loan
Nile Post
The 12th Parliament will hold its fourth sitting of the First Meeting of the First Session on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with lawmakers expected to consider a government request to… Read more »
Kenya: Kam Warns VAT Changes Could Raise Prices of e-Motorcycles, Phones
Capital FM
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has warned that proposed tax changes in the Finance Bill 2026 could increase the cost of electric motorcycles, mobile phones and other… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Norway Explore New Shipping Routes Linking Mombasa, Lamu and Europe
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya and Norway are exploring new shipping routes aimed at boosting trade, strengthening supply chain resilience and improving maritime… Read more »
Kenya: Karua Questions Legality of Court Ruling On Gachagua Impeachment
Capital FM
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has criticised the court ruling on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, describing the judgment as "flawed and… Read more »
Tanzania: Z'bar Projects 8.05tri/ - Revenue in 2026/27 Budget
Daily News
MINISTER for Finance and Planning, Dr Juma Akili, has unveiled an ambitious budget framework projecting government revenue of 8.05tri/- for the 2026/27 financial year, representing… Read more »
Tanzania: MPs Press Govt to Scale Up Tarura Funding
Daily News
MEMBERS of Parliament have called on the government to increase funding for the Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) in their constituencies, citing deteriorating road… Read more »
Rwanda: French Diplomat Approved As EU Envoy to Rwanda
New Times
A Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Monday, June 8, approved the appointment of a new ambassador of the European Union to Rwanda, alongside envoys of Austria and… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Ambassador to Japan Receives CEO of Taiki Sangyo Company
SNA
The Ambassador of Sudan to Japan, Al-Rayah Haidoub, received the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Taiki Sangyo Company, Mr. Soshiro Yasuhara, at the embassy premises on Monday,… Read more »
Uganda: New Cabinet Members Sworn-in, Set for Orientation At Kyankwanzi
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Uganda's newly appointed Cabinet ministers and Ministers of State, marking the beginning of a new… Read more »
Kenya: Petition Filed to Block Airstrip and State Lodge Projects in Imenti Forest
Capital FM
A petition has been filed before the Environment and Land Court seeking to halt any proposed developments within Imenti Forest over fears that parts of the protected ecosystem… Read more »
Ethiopia: Made in Ethiopia Movement Playing Essential Role in Meeting Domestic Demand, Generating Foreign Exchange
ENA
Addis Ababa, June 8, 2026 -- The Ethiopia Tamirt (Made in Ethiopia) Movement has been pivotal to producing high-quality products that meet domestic demand and generate foreign… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Mark 37th Heroes' Day With Scaled-Down State House Ceremony
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda will today, June 9, commemorate the 37th National Heroes' Day anniversary with an unusually low-key ceremony at State House Entebbe as the government moves to reduce… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye Sues Muhoozi for Threatening to Hang Him On Heroes Day
Independent (Kampala)
Jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale have filed a fresh application before the High Court Criminal Division seeking the termination… Read more »
Sudan: Customs Director Announces Upgrades and New X-Ray Screening Systems At Suakin Port
SNA
PORT SUDAN, June 8, 2026 (SUNA) -- The Director General of the Customs Forces, Lieutenant General of Police Salah Ahmed Ibrahim, conducted an inspection visit on Monday to the… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Signs $41m Agreement With AfDB and Unicef to Launch Major Water Infrastructure Projects in Red Sea State
SNA
PORT SUDAN, June 8, 2026 (SUNA) -- The Ministry of Finance and the Government of Red Sea State on Monday signed an agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United… Read more »
