May 07
Kenya: Kenyan Army Prepares for Haiti Deployment Ahead of Ruto's Us Visit
Business Day Africa
Kenyan army preparations for deployment in Haiti are underway, slated for this month, in advance of President William Ruto's impending visit to Washington later in May, a senior… Read more »
East Africa: Why Rwanda Ranks First in Tourism in East Africa [opinion]
Observer
Rwanda and its unique experience have created an African safari for those who wish to take a glimpse at this beautiful country. Read more »
Uganda: How Flooding, Landslides Are Soaking and Submerging Economy [opinion]
Nile Post
One of the most immediate economic impacts of flooding and landslides is the destruction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities. Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius Promotes Responsible Business Practices to Build Trust With Investors, States Minister Bholah
Government of Mauritius
Mauritius has prioritised the promotion of responsible and ethical business practices to ensure that companies operating within its borders adhere to the highest standards of… Read more »
Kenya: Clinical Officers Hold Protests in Nairobi Over Low Pay
Capital FM
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) on Tuesday staged Protests outside the Health ministry office in Nairobi decrying what they termed as unfavorable working conditions and… Read more »
May 06
Rwanda: Now That Floods Have Come to Cities, Govts Will Be Forced to Act
New Times
Wild climatic swings, from sweltering heat and drought to relentless rain and floods, have become quite common lately. Climate experts warn that this pattern, where the wet season… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Health Sector At Breaking Point in Doctors Strike
SciDev.Net
Kenya's public health sector is at risk of a collapse as a countrywide doctors' strike stretches into the second month with no solution in sight, warns the national doctors' union. Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Intensifies Efforts to Combat Disease Spread Amid Heavy Rains
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health Ministry remains vigilant in curbing disease spread during the heavy rainy season, focusing on high-risk counties nationwide. Read more »
Uganda: Forced From the Flock - LGBTQ+ Believers Are Being Pushed Out of Churches in Uganda
Global Press Journal
"The gospel that is being preached on the pulpit these days is just meant to insult and belittle us," says a Ugandan churchgoer. Read more »
Africa: Kenya Hosts Biggest Africa Media Summit Tuesday
Leadership
Media owners, chief executives, editors and other categories of journalists will be converging on Nairobi, Kenya for the biggest AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit (AMLS). Read more »
Tanzania: Kenya and Tanzania Face 'Humanitarian Crisis' Amid Disastrous Floods
RFI
The death toll from weeks of devastating rains and floods had risen to 228 in Kenya, as authorities in the country and in neighbouring Tanzania warned that there was no sign of a… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Announces Sh10,000 Stipend for Displaced Households
Capital FM
President William Ruto says each of the 40,000 households displaced by the ongoing floods will receive a Sh10,000 stipend. Read more »
East Africa: Uganda At Risk of Catastrophic Flooding As Kenya and Tanzania Struggle
Nile Post
The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi has called on the government to provide an update to Ugandans regarding their preparedness to prevent a potential climatic catastrophe… Read more »
Kenya: Rescue Teams Turn to Choppers and Speed Boats Evacuate Flood Victims
Capital FM
State-owned and private hired helicopter and speed boat are turning out to be the most preferred to save hundreds of people stranded by rising flood waters in in various parts of… Read more »
Uganda: Is There Witchcraft in Football, or We Are Just Being Africans?
Observer
Drama ensued at the Masindi Municipal stadium on April 19, when Kitara FC hosted Vipers SC in the Uganda Premier League. Read more »
Kenya: USAID Launches $6m Program for Climate Resilience Efforts in Kenya
VOA
The United States Agency for International Development last week launched a $6 million program to support small businesses and financial institutions in northern Kenya that are… Read more »
Kenya: Can Kenya Fund Doctors' Demands for Better Working Terms?
DW
Kenya's overburdened and underfunded healthcare system has ground to a near halt after about 7,000 medical professionals walked off the job last month to demand better working… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Declares War On Terrorists and Their Sympathizers
Capital FM
The government's unwavering commitment to combating terrorism remains steadfast, with a particular focus on identifying and neutralizing individuals who support terrorist… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Public Universities - Financing Model Overhaul Fails to Address Biggest Challenge - Funding [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kenya adopted a new approach to public university funding beginning with the 2023-24 academic year. Rapid student enrolment growth and declining state revenues have triggered the… Read more »
Malawi: Tanzania-Malawi Lake Dispute - Diplomat Chikago Suggests That Malawi Should Surrender the Lake's Northern Section
Nyasa Times
Former diplomat John Chikago has suggested that Malawi should relinquish the northern section of the lake as Tanzania cannot be stopped from using the waters. Read more »
Uganda: Alarming Number of Premature Deaths Linked to Air Pollution, Nema Warns
Nile Post
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has expressed deep concern about the alarming number of premature deaths attributed to air pollution. Read more »
Kenya: Turkwel Dam Safe Despite Heavy Rains - KVDA
Capital FM
The Kerio Valley Development Authority(KVDA) has assured that the Turkwel dam is safe despite the heavy rains and floods that are ongoing in the country. Read more »
Mozambique: Armies Pursue Terrorists in Mozambique's Nampula Province
New Times
After dislodging Islamic State-linked terrorists from major towns and villages in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique's northernmost province, Rwandan and Mozambican troops continued to… Read more »
Kenya: 'Do Not Lower Guard, Despite Sunshine' Authorities Warn
Capital FM
The Kenya Meteorological Services says there is an elevated risk of moderate to heavy rainfall for much of the city. Read more »
Uganda: Concerns Rise As Political Parties Inflate Membership Numbers Ahead of 2026 Polls
Nile Post
With the countdown to the 2026 polls underway, political parties in Uganda are intensifying their recruitment efforts, aiming to bolster their ranks ahead of the elections. Read more »