June 07
Kenya: No, Video Doesn't Show Flooded Valley in Kenya - It's From Saudi Arabia
Africa Check
No, video doesn't show flooded valley in Kenya - it's from Saudi Arabia Read more »
Uganda: Experts React to Museveni's Stance On Uganda's Economy
Nile Post
President Yoweri Museveni rose to the podium during the state of the nation address at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds to hail Ugandans for reaching the lower floor of middle income… Read more »
Uganda: Good to See President Promising Action On Corruption [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
The most striking part of the President Yoweri Museveni's State of the Nation address was his firm stance on corruption. Declaring proof of a corruption racket within the… Read more »
Kenya: Military Academy Boss Maj. Gen Kiugu Calls for Review of Frameworks to Protect Civilians in Peacekeeping Missions
Capital FM
Kenya Military Academy (KMA) Commandant, Major General Aphaxard Kiugu has emphasized the need for a comprehensive assessment of existing frameworks governing the Protection of… Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Appoints, Transfers Govt Officials
Daily News
President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan on Thursday evening realigned government executives including bringing new faces to the list. Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Visit to Republic of Korea - What Tanzania Achieved
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has concluded a sixday official and working visit to the Republic of Korea, leaving the government optimistic about future prospects. Read more »
Tanzania: AfDB Facilitates Women Financing in Tanzania
Daily News
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB), through its Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative has collaborated with the Graca Machel Trust (GMT) and… Read more »
Tanzania: New Project to Renovate 500 Nursery Schools
Daily News
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has launched a-five year 'Challenge Fund' project, for rehabilitation and renovation of about 500 nursery schools in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Pushes for More Civil Registration Services in Counties
Capital FM
The Civil Registration Services (CRS) department has committed to putting up a 3-year plan to ensure smooth operations of the offices in all 290 constituencies across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Is the Clubbing Culture Dying in Kenya?
Capital FM
Back in the '80s and early '90s, there was a popular club named Boomerang at the former Ainsworth Hotel near Museum Hill. This was the place to hang. It was by no means an upscale… Read more »
Kenya: Beware of Facebook Page Impersonating Kenyan's Examinations Council and Offering Bogus Services
Africa Check
Beware of Facebook page impersonating Kenyan's examinations council and offering bogus services Read more »
Uganda: Over Supply and Lack of Market for Cassava Is Creating Miseries for Cassava Farmers in Teso
Nile Post
It is reported that the farmers in Kumi and Bukedea are stuck with cassava. We even see an overflow of dried cassava at the weekly flea Bukedea market. This shows the growing… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Now Says Boda Digital Number Plates Will Combat Crime
Nile Post
In response to a surge in crime linked to boda-boda motorcycles, the government has announced the rollout of new digital number plates starting July. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Calls for Human Capital Investment Amid Rising Youth Population
Capital FM
Treasury cabinet secretary Njuguna Ndu'ngu has stressed the need for pumping adequate human capital development facilitation to the youth population following their rapid… Read more »
Somalia: UN, ATMIS and Other Leaders Congratulate Somalia On Its Election to the UN Security Council
Radio Dalsan
The United Nations in Somalia and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have both conveyed their congratulations to the Somali Government and its people following… Read more »
Mauritius: Minister Teeluck Chairs First Meetings On Professional in Arts Council and Indentured Labour Route Project Pan
Government of Mauritius
In regards to the constitution of the Board of the Professional in the Arts Council and the National Panel for the Indentured Labour Route Project, the Minister of Arts and… Read more »
Uganda: Chinese Firm to Upgrade Key Road in Uganda's Mountainous Eastern Region
Independent (Kampala)
Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has launched the upgrade of a 39-km road in Sironko District of the mountainous Eastern Region, together with the Chinese construction firm… Read more »
Kenya: Higher Education Funding Portal to Be Opened June 15 - CS Machogu
Capital FM
The High Education Funding portal is set to be opened on Saturday next week to allow eligible students apply for funding. Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Dr. Rwamucyo - Genocide Suspect to Be Tried Soon in France?
New Times
In a few months, a France-based court will begin the trial of genocide suspect Dr. Eugene Rwamucyo for his alleged role in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, particularly in… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Incurs Ksh9.7b to Date From Bird Strikes As KAA Falls Short
Business Day Africa
Airlines in Kenya are contending with substantial costs from bird strikes, even as millions of shillings are allocated to the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to mitigate the issue… Read more »
Comoros/Madagascar: Ravelson Shines As Madagascar Defeat Comoros 2-1
Cosafa
Rayon Ravelson grabbed a double as Madagascar won 2-1 in their island derby over the Comoros at Soccer City in Johannesburg on Friday to make it two wins out of three in World Cup… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Issues Auction Notices to Land Rate Defaulters
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 - Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed that City Hall has issued auction notices to land rate defaulters within the city. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall in Bid to Recover 5 Acres of Grabbed Land in Karen
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 - The Nairobi County Government has launched a joint bid with the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) to recover a 5 acre piece of land in Karen for… Read more »
Kenya: Ex-Kenya Pipeline Md Tanui, 15 Others Acquitted of Corruption Charges
Capital FM
Former Kenya Pipeline managing director Charles Tanui and fifteen others have been acquitted of corruption charges related to incidents at the State Corporation. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Signs IGAD Protocol On Transhumance
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 7 - Kenya on Thursday signed the Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Protocol on Transhumance. Read more »