July 04
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Responding to Questions From House Members
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is responding to questions put to him by members of the House of People's Representatives (HPR) in connection with the just ended performance report of… Read more »
Kenya: Civil Servants Union Urges Officials to Join Gen Z Protests During Saba Saba Day
Capital FM
Civil Servants have been urged to come out in large numbers to on Saba Saba Day and join the Gen-Zs in protesting against Kenya's economic status. Read more »
Kenya: 187 Protestors Arrested During Tuesday's Demos Freed On Bond
Capital FM
187 protestors arrested during the protests in Nairobi have been freed on bond. Read more »
Kenya: First Shipment of Ugandan Oil Docks in Mombasa
Capital FM
The first shipment of Ugandan oil imports has docked at the Mombasa port as Kampala shifts from third-party importation of the critical commodity. Read more »
Kenya: Wajir Governor Boosts Health Services By Commissioning 200 New Healthcare Workers
Capital FM
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi says that his administration is struggling with pilferage of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and essential medical items at various health… Read more »
Kenya: Fake 'Nation' Graphic Used to Claim Kenyan Lawmakers Were Paid Ksh2 Million to Pass Controversial Finance Bill
Africa Check
Fake 'Nation' graphic used to claim Kenyan lawmakers were paid KSh2 million to pass controversial finance bill Read more »
Kenya: Charlene Ruto to Gen Z - Simple Solutions Carry Consequences
Capital FM
It's no secret that First Daughter Charlene Ruto doesn't shy away from sharing her opinions on national matters. Read more »
Africa: Raila Welcomes Salva Kiir's Endorsement of AU Commission Bid
Capital FM
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has welcomed South Sudanese president Salva Kiir's endorsement of his African Union Commission bid following a meeting in South Sudan. Read more »
Uganda: Kabale Cracks Down On Shisha Smokers
Nile Post
The Kabale district health officer and Police have cracked the whip on smokers of shisha and tobacco in public places. Read more »
Kenya: Manufacturers Hit As Kenya, Uganda Introduce 10% Duty On Imported Palm Oil
Business Day Africa
Manufacturers of edible oils face higher costs for importing crude palm oil after Kenya and Uganda increased the duty by 10 percent. Read more »
Kenya: KTDA Shifts Blame to IEBC for Clearing 'Sex Pest' Director
Business Day Africa
Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has distanced itself from the election of a director embroiled in a sex scandal, pointing the finger at the country's electoral body instead.… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Says 2 Million Pre-Paid Meters Already Updated
Capital FM
Kenya Power says a total of 2 million prepaid (token) meters have been updated in the last three weeks since the rollout of the 'Update Token Meter Yako Campaign' Read more »
Kenya: Edible Oil Manufacturers Decry Import Duty Imposed On Crude Oil
Capital FM
Cooking oil manufacturers have expressed deep concern over the introduction of a 10 percent import duty on crude oil warning it will cause significant price increases for cooking… Read more »
Rwanda: 30 Years Later, RDF Continues to Inspire a Nation
New Times
Every year, on July 4, Rwandans celebrate the anniversary of liberation. July 1994 saw the end of the war of liberation of Rwanda, which had begun in 1990, launched by the Rwanda… Read more »
Tanzania: Prostitution Trial Involving 18 Accused Persons Resumes
Daily News
The prostitution trial involving 18 accused persons charged with behaving in a disorderly manner by standing at Sinza Mori and Manzese for the purpose of prostitution takes off… Read more »
Tanzania: Samia, Nyusi Root for Growth
Daily News
MOZAMBIQUE President Filipe Nyusi has outlined four critical areas aimed at enhancing trade and investment between Tanzania and Mozambique and emphasized the potential for both… Read more »
Uganda: Judge to Determine Whether Lead Prosecutor in Katanga Murder Trial Stands Down
Nile Post
The High Court has slapped four of murder suspects in late businessman Henry Katanga trial with new charges. Read more »
Uganda: Former U.S. Diplomat Frustrated By Washington's Use of Gay Strings On Uganda
Nile Post
Four former top diplomats express strongly critical views of US policy in Africa at the inaugural Carnegie Africa Forum in Washington. Read more »
Uganda: Second Phase of Project to Counter Biodiversity Loss Launched
Nile Post
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has launched the second phase of the Biodiversity 2030 (BIODEV) project to assess the drivers of biodiversity loss caused… Read more »
Uganda: Insurance Companies Raise Shs1.6 Trillion in Gross Premiums
Nile Post
Uganda's insurance industry raised shs1.6 trillion in gross written premiums in the year 2023, the regulator, Insurance Regulatory Authority has said. Read more »
Rwanda: Amahoro Stadium As a Symbol of Rwanda's Rebirth
New Times
Rwandans are all set to celebrate the 30th Liberation Day, marking exactly three decades since the country was liberated from the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Records Highest Score to Set New Benchmark in Quad Series Cricket Tourney
Capital FM
Kenya set a new benchmark in the Kenya Quad Series cricket tournament, achieving the highest score in the powerplay phase of the tournament. Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Super Eagles Face Familiar Foes Benin, Rwanda in Afcon Qualifiers
Daily Trust
The Super Eagles have been given another chance to avenge their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying defeat to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan following the pairing of both… Read more »
Uganda: Most Iconic Nicknames in Ugandan Football
Observer
While some players' nicknames such as Emperor and Lord exuded class, others like Commando and Iron Man made opponents wondering what they were doing getting into the field with… Read more »
Kenya: Omanyala to Chisel Up for Grand Olympic Dream At FBK Games in Hengelo
Capital FM
African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala will head to the FBK Games in Hengelo, a World Athletics Continental Gold Tour meet in the Netherlands on Sunday, for his final… Read more »