July 03
Uganda: Uganda Golf Club to Host Wehat Tournament to Support Education
Observer
The game of golf is a true reflection of life. There are days that are very good, and there are days that can be very bad. There are as many highs as lows. Playing the game takes… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister of Internal Security Meets Italian Ambassador to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Shabelle
Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail, met with the Italian Ambassador, Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, to discuss the… Read more »
Kenya: Council of Churches Urges Discernment to Resolve Citizen Grievances
Capital FM
The National Council of Churches Kenya (NCCK) has called on the country's leadership to heed the concerns of disenchanted youths who have taken to the streets to voice their… Read more »
Kenya: Senator Cheruiyot Urges SRC to Cut Public Wage Bill Amid Pay Hike Controversy
Capital FM
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has urged the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to propose strategies for slashing the public wage bill to curb government spending. Read more »
Kenya: Khalwale Asks President Ruto to Disband, Restructure Cabinet, Do Away With Prime Cabinet Secretary Office
Capital FM
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has called on President William Ruto to disband and reconstitute the cabinet, citing their failure to perform their tasks as expected. Read more »
Kenya: Nakhumicha Says 294 Casualties From Protests Treated Free of Charge
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha says 294 casualties from the protests were treated at Referral Hospitals free of charge even as she questioned public efforts to raise… Read more »
Somalia: Atmis Hands Over Key Somali Military Base to National Forces Amid Drawdown
Radio Dalsan
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has officially transferred the control of the strategic Abdall Birolle Forward Operating Base (FOB) to the Somali National… Read more »
Africa: Kenya Ranked Sixth Crypto-Friendly Country in Africa
Capital FM
Kenya has been ranked the sixth-most crypto-friendly country in Africa, with 5.1 percent of the population holding crypto. Read more »
Kenya: Senator Sifuna Rejects SRC Salary Hike for MPs
Capital FM
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has rejected a salary increase proposed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' Health Experts Call for Policies to Make Healthy Foods More Affordable
Seychelles News Agency
Health officials in Seychelles are calling for fiscal and trade policies that make healthy foods more affordable and accessible as well as the development of cycling lanes and safe… Read more »
Uganda: Stray Bullets Leave Two Badly Injured in Tororo
Nile Post
Two residents of Rulowo zone in Kisoko sub county Tororo district are currently nursing wounds after being hit by stray bullets. Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Hails Uganda-Ethiopia Ties
Nile Post
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, has commended the military collaboration between the UPDF and the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF). Read more »
Uganda: Mr President, Stop Wholesale Arbitrary Road Closures and Citizen Abuse [editorial]
Observer
The state of Uganda's road infrastructure is deeply troubling, with potholes, broken bridges and flooding, plaguing many parts of the country. Read more »
Uganda: Frank Gashumba Has Only One Child, Contrary to the Grapevine [interview]
Observer
Like corporate offices you see in movies, FRANK GASHUMBA'S is no different; the burgundy theme wallpaper is delectable to the eye, not to mention the very hospitable receptionist… Read more »
Ethiopia: Addis to Warsaw Connectivity Elevates Partnership
Ethiopian Herald
The commencement of the direct flight from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to Warsaw, Poland, elevates the socio-economic and people-to-people partnership between the two nations, it was… Read more »
Ethiopia: Keep Fighting the Good Fight Against Climate Change [editorial]
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is putting forth its utmost effort to address climate change, mitigate the adverse consequences of climatic variability, and contribute its share to green growth and the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Can Become Printing Hub By Leveraging Local Capacity [opinion]
Observer
Uganda's printing and publishing industry stands at crossroads. Read more »
Kenya: Gideon Moi Condemns Looting, Vandalism of Property During Anti-Govt Protests
Capital FM
Kenya African National Union (KANU) chairman, Gideon Moi has condemned the act of looting and vandalism of properties citing that they are aimed to discredit the rather peaceful… Read more »
Kenya: Judiciary Defends 'Harsh' Bond Terms On Suspected Looter in Eldoret
Capital FM
The Judiciary has defended the imposition of hefty bond terms on a suspected vandal by an Eldoret court dismissing claims the man in question only stole 181kgs of meat. Read more »
Tanzania: President Samia Makes Minor Cabinet Reshuffle, Appoints New Taxman Czar
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has made a minor reshuffle in her cabinet as well as appointing the new Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Commissioner. Read more »
Southern Africa: Nyusi Commends Tanzania, SADC
Daily News
PRESIDENT Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique has expressed his gratitude to Tanzania and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), for their crucial role in restoring peace in… Read more »
Rwanda: Chryso Ndasingwa Back to Stage After Selling Out 'Wahozeho' Concert
New Times
Gospel musician will be back to the big stage for the first time since selling out 10,000-seater BK Arena when he launched his debut album 'Wahozeho' in May. Read more »
Uganda: We Shall Fight, Rubanda West MP Tells RDC Over Wetland Evictions
Nile Post
Rubanda West County legislator Moses Kamuntu has vowed to fight anyone who evicts people from wetlands in the district. Read more »
Uganda: Go for the Big Fish Too, Minister Defends Lubigi Evictions
Nile Post
The Minister for Water and Environment, Sam Cheptoris, has defended the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) on the ongoing operations against people encroaching on… Read more »
Kenya: KCB Settles Alleged Credit Billing, Repayment Cycles Violations With CAK
Capital FM
KCB Bank has entered into a settlement agreement with the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) after alleged unfair conduct regarding its credit billing and repayment cycles. Read more »