June 17
Kenya: Bumper Financial Reward for Junior Starlets After Historic World Cup Qualification
Capital FM
The Ministry of Sports has rewarded each of the Harambee Junior Starlets players with Sh300,000 each after they made history, qualifying for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup for the… Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Directs National Treasury to Appoint Debt Accounting Officer
Capital FM
The National Treasury is soon set to appoint a debt accounting officer in order to improve the efficiency of the office in the management of public debt servicing expenditures. Read more »
Rwanda: Michela Wrong, Journalist Gone Berserk, Stokes Her Vendetta Against Kagame
New Times
It's been clear for some time now that there is something seriously 'the matter' with Michela Wrong, a British journalist and author who for the past several years has had a… Read more »
Rwanda: Tracing the Evolution of Modern Poetry in Rwanda
New Times
In recent years, modern Rwandan poetry has been evolving, embracing diverse styles and themes. Poets are collaborating with other artistes and participating in international… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways to Lead IATA's SAF Registry
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways has been selected as the sole African airline to lead the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry, a key milestone… Read more »
Somalia: Atmis Joins Muslims in Marking Eid - Adha
Radio Dalsan
On Sunday , ATMIS Muslim peacekeepers joined the global community in marking Eid al-Adha at the Force HQs Mosque in Mogadishu. Read more »
East Africa: Kenya to Scrap Excise Duty On Eggs, Onions From EAC
The Herald
Kenya has proposed to remove excise duty on eggs, potatoes and onions from the East African Community (EAC) in measures that could promote intra-trade within the bloc. Read more »
Kenya: In Pictures - National Trials Live Up to Mini Olympics Moniker
Capital FM
Long billed as the precursor to the Olympics, the past weekend's national trials for the quadrennial games indeed lived up to expectations. Read more »
Uganda: Kabale Authorities Relocate Cross-Country Transport
Nile Post
Authorities have ordered the transport company to relocate its operations from the Bus Park to the Kabale Taxi Park. Read more »
June 16
Kenya: Courts Will Be Closed Nationwide On Tuesday to Mourn Slain Magistrate Monica Kivuti
Capital FM
Chief Justice Martha Koome has ordered the closure of all courts across Kenya on Tuesday to mourn the tragic death of Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti, who was shot at… Read more »
Kenya: Law Society Vows to Fight 'Free Reign' By Police Officers in Courts
Capital FM
The Law Society of Kenya(LSK) has raised concern over unchecked access by police officers to courts and Judicial officers. Read more »
Sudan: Council Member Al-Atta Takes Eid Tour, Congratulates Armed Forces
SNA
Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Yasser Abdel-Rahman Hassan Al-Atta, affirmed that the Armed… Read more »
Sudan: IGAD Calls for Ceasefire in Sudan
Nile Post
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has condemned the recent massacre in Wad al Nourah, Gezira State, Sudan. Read more »
Ethiopia: Nation Entails Effective Tax System to Enhance Economic Growth - MOR
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia requires taking rigorous tax measures to encourage tax payers and investors, Ministry of Revenue (MoR) said. Read more »
Tanzania: Head of State Makes New Appointments
Daily News
PRESIDENT Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan on Saturday evening appointed various leaders to different positions including new board chairpersons. Read more »
Kenya: Law Society Petitions for Autonomous Judiciary Police Unit
Capital FM
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is set to petition the National Council on Administration of Justice (NCAJ) to anchor the Judiciary Police Unit with a countrywide presence to secure… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Signs Four Bills Into Laws
Nile Post
As government moves to adopt the rationalisation of different agencies, President Museveni has signed into laws four bills, leaving four different entities dissolved. Read more »
Uganda: 80 Percent of Ugandans Have Felt Impact of Climate Crisis - Report
Nile Post
A staggering 80 percent of Ugandans have felt the devastating impact of the global climate crisis, a new report says. Read more »
Uganda: Very Unfortunate - Bobi Speaks On Violent Re-Arrest of Akamba
Nile Post
In a disturbing incident at the Anti-Corruption Court yesterday, a National Resistance Movement (NRM) legislator Paul Akamba was violently re-arrested shortly after being granted… Read more »
Kenya: History Is Made! - Kenya Qualifies for U17 World Cup for First Time Ever
Capital FM
The Harambee Junior Starlets have become the first ever Kenyan team to qualify for a FIFA World Cup, after thrashing Burundi 2-0 on the day and 5-0 on aggregate to progress for the… Read more »
Sudan: In Sudan, Russia's Africa Strategy Advances Another Step
DW
Sudan and Russia have reportedly agreed to establish a Russian navy base near Port Sudan, on the Red Sea. The West does not appear to have a response to this move, which will… Read more »
Uganda: Policy On Old Vehicles Proposed for Sustainable Disposal
Nile Post
The Principle of Nakawa Vocational Training Institute, Mr Fred Muwanga, has called for a comprehensive policy on the management of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) so as to address the… Read more »
Tanzania: Citizens Give Kudos to Budget, Tax Reforms
Daily News
A CROSS-SECTION of citizens on Saturday applauded the newly unveiled 2024/2025 general budget, saying it is designed to transform the living standard of majority Tanzanians. Read more »
Kenya: Kuria Sparks Impeachment Speculation Against DP Gachagua Amid Central Kenya Political Storm
Capital FM
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has ignited speculation about a potential plot to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in a raging political storm in Central… Read more »
Kenya: My Boss Is President Ruto and the People of Kenya - Gachagua
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that he will not be intimidated by cabinet secretaries and MPs who are close to President William Ruto. Read more »