June 01
Kenya: Ruto Announces Sh5bn Livestock Investment Company Plan for 21 Asal Counties
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced a Sh5 billion County Livestock Investment Company initiative aimed at enabling more than 350,000 pastoralists across 21 Arid and Semi-Arid… Read more »
Uganda: AfDB Pledges to Fund SGR, Allocates Initials Shs2.4 Trillion
Independent (Kampala)
The Vice President of the African Development Bank Dr. Abdul Kamara has reaffirmed the commitment by the bank to fund the Standard Gauge Railway project in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Two Killed, Several Injured As Car Ploughs Into Pedestrians in Mityana Town
Nile Post
Two people, both female and yet to be identified, were killed on the spot while several others sustained injuries in a road crash in Mityana Municipality after a vehicle reportedly… Read more »
Uganda: Police Await Museveni's Decision On Expired Contracts of 10 Directors
Nile Post
Police have said they are awaiting President Yoweri Museveni's decision on the contracts of 10 directors whose terms have expired, forcing them to temporarily vacate their offices. Read more »
Uganda: Kivumbi Appears Before ICD Court for Bail Hearing in Terrorism Case
Nile Post
Opposition politician Muwanga Kivumbi has appeared before the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court in Kampala for the hearing of his bail application in a… Read more »
Uganda: Court Restricts Attendance At Kivumbi Bail Hearing Over Ebola Concerns
Nile Post
The leadership of the International Crimes Division (ICD) Court has agreed with both the defence and prosecution teams to reduce the number of people attending proceedings in the… Read more »
Kenya: PMI Urges Better Project Delivery As Kenya Tables Record Sh4.8tn Budget
Capital FM
Project management professionals have called for stronger execution of government projects following the tabling of Kenya's proposed Sh4.8 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial… Read more »
Uganda: Bishop Katumba Condemns MPs' Alleged Reliance On Witchcraft, Urges Integrity in Leadership
Nile Post
Retired Bishop of West Buganda, Henry Katumba Tamale, has strongly condemned politicians who allegedly rely on witchcraft and sorcery to gain political power, warning that such… Read more »
Kenya: VAT Exemption to Lower Sugarcane Transport Costs in 2026 Finance Bill
Capital FM
Sugarcane farmers and transporters are set to benefit from a major tax shift in the proposed Finance Bill 2026, which aims to reduce transport costs within the sector. Read more »
Uganda: Kasese Enforces Rainwater Harvesting to Curb Storm Water Runoff
Nile Post
Kasese Municipality has directed all homeowners to install rainwater harvesting systems before the end of August 2026 as part of efforts to address the growing challenge of floods,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopians Begin Voting in Historic 7th General Election
ENA
Addis Ababa, June 1, 2026 --Millions of Ethiopians began casting their ballots on Monday as the country launched its 7th General Election, a vote widely seen as a significant… Read more »
Ethiopia: Beyond the Noise - What Ethiopia's 2026 Election Reveals About the Nation's Future
ENA
As Ethiopia prepares for its seventh general election on June 1, 2026, international commentary often focuses narrowly on security challenges, neglecting the broader context and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Votes - a Choice, Not a Coronation
ENA
There is a familiar pattern in the way many Western media organizations report on Africa. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Election Carries Significance Beyond Its Borders, Says U.S. Analyst
ENA
As Africa's second-most populous country and one of the continent's most influential states, Ethiopia has long drawn close international attention whenever its citizens head to the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Denying the Undeniable - Ethiopia's Achievements Speak for Themselves
ENA
Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 --The past eight years in Ethiopia have been defined by a complex reality marked by sweeping institutional reforms, major infrastructure achievements, and… Read more »
Ethiopia: National Election Board Clarifies Voting Hours Extension to Ensure All Voters Cast Ballots
ENA
_ The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has clarified that voting in Ethiopia's historic 7th General Election will continue beyond the official closing time of 6:00 PM to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Voters Casting Ballots in Amhara, Oromia, Harrari Major Cities
ENA
Voting has been taking place across Ethiopia where the 7th General voting process began at dawn. Read more »
Uganda: Sixth Parliament Should Serve As a Useful Reference for Oboth Oboth
Independent (Kampala)
Dear Oboth Oboth, by examining the successes and decisions from that Sixth Parliament, I strongly believe that you can identify effective strategies that resonate with people today… Read more »
Uganda: Analysts Weigh Museveni's New Cabinet Faces
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Museveni's latest Cabinet reshuffle has ushered 30 new faces into an 81-member government, bringing together diplomats, doctors, lawyers, engineers, entrepreneurs… Read more »
Kenya: Traveltech Firm Triply Highlights Digital Shift in Africa Tourism Sector At Five-Year Milestone
Capital FM
Triply hosted its inaugural Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony bringing together key stakeholders from the travel, tourism, technology, and financial sectors to celebrate excellence,… Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know As Virtual Assets Law Takes Effect
New Times
The virtual asset sector has entered a new regulatory phase following the publication of the 2026 Law on Virtual Asset Business in the Official Gazette on May 28. Read more »
Rwanda: Life After Stroke - Former Educator's Recovery Journey
New Times
When Robert Twongyeirwe suffered a stroke at the age of 35 in December 2012, his life changed dramatically. A former school inspector at the Ministry of Education, he suddenly lost… Read more »
Rwanda: Sports Sector to Create More Jobs As Youth Participation Rises
New Times
The sports industry has significant potential to create careers and economic opportunities for young people, according to Candy Basomingera, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of… Read more »
Rwanda: Randall Dedicates Bal Title, MVP Prize to His Wife
New Times
Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 Most Valuable Player Craig Randall II has dedicated both his individual and team success to his wife, Sarrah Marie, describing her as one of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Randall Named MVP, Headlines 2026 All-Bal First Team
New Times
Craig Randall II was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) after leading RSSB Tigers to their maiden championship with a dramatic 90-88… Read more »
