June 14
Rwanda: Who Is Olivier Kabera, the Engineer Named State Minister for Infrastructure?
New Times
President Paul Kagame, on Wednesday, June 12, appointed Olivier Kabera as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), replacing Patricie Uwase who had held… Read more »
Rwanda: New Cabinet Members, Top Officials Take Oath
New Times
The new ministers and other government officials appointed by President Paul Kagame took oath of office on Friday, June 14, in a ceremony held at Parliament. Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Gratified At Increased Tourism Earnings
Daily News
THE government is happy with tourism earnings trend, highlighting moves to promote tourism activities within and outside the country to win even more tourists earnings. Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Allots 285bn/ - for Sports
Daily News
THE government has allocated 285.3bn/- for sports development, with a focus on building standard stadia to stage the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Set to Expand Tourism Attractions Visibility
Daily News
TANZANIA is set to expand its visibility by showcasing and promoting its tourism attractions in the international market through the world's leading tourism trade fair, the Ferial… Read more »
Kenya: Lawmakers Criticize New University Funding Model
Capital FM
Members of Parliament have raised concerns about the new university funding model, arguing that it may prevent students from poor households from accessing tertiary education. Read more »
Kenya: 'Who Am I Not to Double?' World Record Holder Chebet Eyes Two Medals At Paris Olympics
Capital FM
World record holder for the women's 10,000m Beatrice Chebet is confident of her stamina to double in the 5000m and 10,000m at the upcoming Olympics in Paris. Read more »
Uganda: CAA Tests Entebbe for Passenger Crash Response Readiness
Nile Post
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is testing Entebbe International Airport for passenger aircraft emergency readiness. Read more »
Africa: Uhuru Says Education Crucial to Africa's Development
Capital FM
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has underscored the vital role of education in Africa's development, advocating for substantial investments in education and capacity building to… Read more »
Mauritius: The 24-25 Budget - Heading for Disaster
L'Express
The 24-25 budget fails dismally to (1) reduce fiscal pressure on the external deficit, which is depreciating the rupee and driving up inflation, (2) lower the high and… Read more »
Tanzania: Government Proposes Health Fund Boost
Daily News
MINISTER for Finance Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has put forward a proposal suggesting the introduction of 10 per cent excise duty on betting, gaming and national lottery stakes, with the… Read more »
Kenya: Super Petrol Price Decrease By Sh3 in Latest EPRA Review
Capital FM
The price of Super Petrol has decreased by Sh3 in the latest review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Spend Sh377.5bn On National Security
Capital FM
The Government has proposed an allocation of Sh377.5 billion to enhance the operations of the country's national security organs in the financial year 2024/2025. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Committed to Supporting Farmers, President Ruto Says
Capital FM
The government has kept its promise to farmers by revitalising the agriculture sector, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Announces Compulsory Customer Service Training for All Public Servants
Capital FM
Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei has announced a compulsory customer service training for all public servants. Read more »
Kenya: Mau Mau Veterans Join Quest for Justice Amid Probe Over Batuk Misconduct
Capital FM
National Assembly Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee continued its investigation into the conduct of the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) this week. Read more »
Kenya: Sensational Paul Were Dreams of Winning Nsl Title With Mathare United
Capital FM
Former Kenyan international Paul Were says he dreams of winning the National Super League title with Mathare United and helping them back up to the top flight. Read more »
Tanzania: State Weighs Increasing Lump Sum Payment to Retirees
Daily News
IT will be all smiles for pensioners if the government proposal to increase the lump sum payment to retirees from current 33 per cent to 40 per cent will be endorsed by the… Read more »
Tanzania: Where Agriculture Funding Goes
Daily News
THE Government said the 2024/25 agriculture budget implementation will mainly focus on executing projects in all regions of Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar, including the Tanzania… Read more »
Kenya: Hustlers Fund Gets an Additional Sh5bn in 2024/2025 Budget
Capital FM
The government has announced a significant enhancement to the 'Hustlers' Fund by an additional Sh5 billion in a move anchored on addressing the accessibility to affordable credit… Read more »
Uganda: Demand and Prices of Commodities Plummet
Nile Post
Farmers across different regions in the country are counting losses due to a drastic loss in demand and drop in prices of commodities like cassava, maize and matooke. Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Establishes Four New Specialized Commands for the Army
Shabelle
In a significant move towards enhancing the operational capabilities of the Somali National Army (SNA), President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, acting on a proposal from the Minister of… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister of Transport and Aviation Discusses Road Safety With UN Special Envoy
Shabelle
The Minister of Transport and Aviation, Fardowsa Osman Egal, accompanied by the Director General of the Ministry, Bashir Moallim Ali Hassan, recently held a productive meeting with… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni - Who Do Corrupt People Think They Are? [opinion]
Nile Post
President Museveni has vowed to crush the corrupt who he says have forgotten the force and power he wields which can deal with them. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Sends Ominous Warning With Bush-Day Execution Tale
Nile Post
General Yoweri Museveni drew on bush-war execution of an errant fighter in his then National Resistance Army (NRA) guerilla ranks to send an ominous warning about indiscipline and… Read more »