June 13
Kenya: 'Shame and Disgrace' MPs Hit Out At Gachagua for Boarding Plane Carrying Own Luggage
Capital FM
The perceived simmering conflict between President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua over differing opinions on Kenya Kwanza Administration played out on the floor of… Read more »
Uganda: Budget - Ugandans Want Roads, Hospitals Fixed
Observer
Today, Matia Kasaija, the minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development will present a Shs 72 trillion budget for the financial year 2024-2025. Devon Ssuubi and Timothy… Read more »
Tanzania: National Budget 2024/2025 - High Expectations
Daily News
Finance Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba is today expected to table the national budget for 2024/2025 financial year, with expectations high among Members of Parliament and… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Asks Cultural Institutions to Rally Subjects for Wealth Creation
Nile Post
In a speech that was delivered by the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, at the 30th Empango celebrations at Rukurato chambers, President Museveni highlighted the reason behind the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Meets UPDF High Command
Nile Post
President Yoweri Museveni has chaired a meeting of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) High Command at State House Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: Govt, FAO, Launch Digital Information, Surveillance Observatory System to Support Agriculture in Kiryandongo
Nile Post
Government in partnership with the Food and agriculture organization (FAO) has launched and handed over digital devices to Kiryandongo local government during the launch of the… Read more »
Uganda: OPM Donates Farms Tools, Iron Sheets to Bunyoro
Nile Post
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) through the state Minister for Bunyoro affairs has donated an assortment of over 10,000 farm items and building materials to Bunyoro Read more »
Kenya: Livestock Get Passport to Graze Across Borders As Kenya Signs IGAD Deal
Business Day Africa
Kenya has formalised its commitment to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) protocol concerning the free movement of pastoralists in border areas, a move aimed at… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: The International Community's Blind Spot in DR Congo Only Perpetuates Conflict
New Times
The statement this week by the Congolese Minister of Defence, threatening to annex Rwanda, is a stark reminder of the international community's troubling blind spot when it comes… Read more »
Rwanda: How Genocide Survivor's Experience Birthed Passion to Support Teen Mothers
New Times
Safi Mukundwa, the sole survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in her family, is baffled by genocide denial. Read more »
Rwanda: Six Key Changes in Rwanda's New Forest Law
New Times
The government last week promulgated a law governing forests and trees, which, among other provisions, forbids residents to harvest 'immature trees,' as the government counts on… Read more »
Rwanda: How Poetry Serves As a Healing Tool for Mental Issues
New Times
Reciting and listening to poems has been proven as a coping mechanism for loneliness, isolation and lessening feelings of anxiety and depression, according to researchers. Read more »
Rwanda: Shifting Perceptions - Celebrating Strengths and Fostering Inclusion for Persons With Albinism [opinion]
New Times
David was born in the Eastern Province, near the border of Rwanda and Tanzania, sometime between 1980 and 1990. He was born with albinism at a time when many myths about people… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Names New Finance, Foreign Affairs Ministers in Mini-Reshuffle
New Times
President Paul Kagame made changes in Cabinet and in government agencies on Wednesday, June 12, appointing Olivier Nduhungirehe the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International… Read more »
Mauritius: Day of the African Child 2024 - Raising Awareness of Students On Substance Abuse
Government of Mauritius
In the context of the Day of the African Child 2024, which is celebrated on 16 June every year, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, in collaboration with the… Read more »
Tanzania: Expectations for Investors in 2024/25, Role of Capital Markets
Daily News
TANZANIA: AS Tanzania's 2024/25 national budget of 49.345tri/- is tabled today, investors are keenly observing the economic outlook and capital markets dynamics for the coming… Read more »
Rwanda: Muslims to Celebrate Eid Al-Adha On Sunday
New Times
The Feast of the Sacrifice, also known as Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16, with the national prayer of the day being held at Kigali Pelé Stadium from 6 am,… Read more »
Rwanda: Nduhungirehe, Makamba Discuss Rwanda, Tanzania Ties Following Ministerial Appointment
New Times
Newly appointed foreign affairs minister Olivier Nduhungirehe had a telephone call with his Tanzanian counterpart January Makamba on Thursday, June 13, in which the latter… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan League Is Not in Physical Level to Play in International Tempo - Firat
Capital FM
Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has once again berated the FKF Premier League, saying its physical levels are not on the same to play in international tempo. Read more »
Kenya: KICC Endorses Govt Initiative to Establish Kenya As Leading Mice Destination
Capital FM
In a significant boost to the country's economic strategy, the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) has endorsed the government's recent initiative to establish Kenya as… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Breaches Sh12.1bn Revenue Record Set By Kidero City Hall
Capital FM
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has smashed City Hall's all-time revenue record of Sh12.1 billion set under the county's inaugural Governor Evans Kedero. Read more »
Ethiopia: National Engagement in Climate Diplomacy
Ethiopian Herald
It is highly thought that not only must countries fight the causes of climate change but they should also adapt to the consequences that are often most dramatic for the people… Read more »
Seychelles: Aeroflot to Resume Flights to Seychelles in October 2024
Seychelles News Agency
The resumption of flights by Aeroflot to Seychelles in October was discussed earlier this week in a meeting between Antony Derjacques, Minister for Transport, and a delegation of… Read more »
Africa: Kenya Airways to Lead Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative in Africa
Capital FM
Kenya Airways (KQ) has been chosen as the only African airline to spearhead the International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry, marking a… Read more »
Kenya: Dormitory Housing 80 Students At Highway Secondary School Razed
Capital FM
A dormitory housing more than 80 students was Wednesday night burnt down in a fire incident at the Highway Secondary, Nairobi. Read more »