October 17
Ethiopia: Fighting, Abuses Putting Sudanese Refugees At Risk
HRW
Thousands in Amhara Camps Need Security, Relocation to Safer Areas Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Expands Access to Affordable Homes - Mwinyi
Daily News
ZANZIBAR is significantly addressing the housing demands of its growing population, with a firm focus on affordability and sustainability, President Hussein Mwinyi said on… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Mung Bean Legislation Debate Underscores Farmers' Vulnerability
IPS
Kenyan farmers have faced a turbulent year, caught between legislative changes and a devastating scandal. While the country's Mung Bean Bill, aiming to regulate the lucrative mung… Read more »
Africa: Tanzania Commits to Universal Electricity Access in Africa By 2030
Daily News
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr Doto Biteko on Wednesday assured that Tanzania is fully committed to supporting realisation of universal electricity access in… Read more »
Kenya: Gideon Moi Summoned By MPs Over Missing Title Deeds for Sh1.08 Billion Rift Valley Polytechnic Land
Capital FM
MPs have summoned former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi to clarify the status of 200 acres of land, valued at Sh1.08 billion, which he and other trustees hold for a technical institute… Read more »
Kenya: Barry Otieno Pledges to Empower FKF Branches If Elected FKF Boss
Capital FM
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) presidential candidate Barry Otieno has pledged to strengthen the federation's governance structure by empowering FKF branches and committees to… Read more »
Tanzania: Fresh Fish Dishes Lure Locals, Tourists in Kigamboni
Daily News
DAR ES SALAAM: KIGAMBONI food vendors have said fish dishes are a major attraction for both locals and tourists, primarily due to their freshness and the rich culinary traditions. Read more »
Uganda: UCC, Police Strengthen Efforts Against Misinformation
Nile Post
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced plans to strengthen its collaboration with law enforcement to combat the spread of fake news. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among to Run for the Blind
Nile Post
The "Run for the Blind" event takes place on November 17, State Minister for Disability Affairs Hellen Grace Asamo said, and will coincide with the observance of International… Read more »
Ethiopia: Sale of Ethio Telecom's Share Opens New Chapter for Ethiopians to Invest in Their Country - PM Abiy
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed remarked that the sale of 10 percent of Ethio Telecom's shares not only improves the company's competitiveness, but also opens a new chapter for many… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's DP Gachagua Falls Ill, Takes No Stand At Senate but Trial Continues
New Times
Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was on Thursday, October 17, admitted to a hospital in the capital, Nairobi, according to reports from the country. Read more »
East Africa: East African Coffee Exporters to Gain As Brazil's Output Drops
Business Day Africa
East African coffee producers are poised to reap even greater rewards as Brazil, the world's largest coffee supplier, faces a worsening drought that is set to further slash its… Read more »
Rwanda: King Yuhi V Musinga's Reign Was Marred By Rebellion and Questions of Legitimacy
New Times
Yuhi V Musinga reigned from 1897 to 1931, a period that was marked by both internal and external challenges to his rule. His enthronement took place at Runda, near Gihara, in what… Read more »
Rwanda: Comedian Kibonge Opens Up On His Secret Battle With Childhood Illness
New Times
Emmanuel Mugisha, better known by his stage name Clapton Kibonge, is a multitalented comedian with a career spanning over a decade in the industry. Read more »
Rwanda: Ecobank Empowers African SMEs By Unlocking Opportunities Through AfCFTA
New Times
Ecobank is enhancing its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by tackling key challenges and seizing… Read more »
Rwanda: What $10m Agri-Biotech Programme Means for Rwanda [analysis]
New Times
Farmers and agriculture sector leaders have said they expect a new five-year scheme called Rwanda Agricultural Biotechnology Program, to support improvement in crop productivity,… Read more »
Rwanda: APR Women Shift Focus On Volleyball League Title Defense
New Times
After winning the 2024 Nyerere International Volleyball tournament in Moshi, Tanzania, APR women volleyball club have now turned their focus on retaining the domestic league title. Read more »
Rwanda: What Next After Closure of Nyamirambo Cemetery?
New Times
The City of Kigali has directed residents to use alternative burial sites following the closure of Nyamirambo cemetery in Nyarugenge District. Read more »
Rwanda: Road to Afcon 2025 - Amavubi's Win Over Benin Left Group D Wide Open
New Times
1 victory over Benin at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, October 15, left Group D of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers wide open as each of the four teams in the pool has a fair chance of… Read more »
Uganda: Aki-Bua Stadium Construction Still On Course - Ogwang Assures
Nile Post
The State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang has assured Parliament that the construction of the Aki-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira district is still on course. Read more »
Uganda: Enjovu Family Business Conference Highlights Insights On Sustainability of Family Enterprises
Nile Post
The bi-annual event gathered family business leaders, advisors, and peers to explore strategies for ensuring the sustainability of family enterprises across generations. Read more »
Uganda: Okello, Kariisa Goals Send Vipers to the Summit
Nile Post
Allan Okello opened the scoring for the Venoms from the spot on 33 minute before Milton Kariisa doubled the money and ensured of the maximum points shortly after the hour mark. Read more »
Uganda: Call for Inclusive Legislation to Support Visually Impaired in Uganda
Nile Post
The group emphasized the significant challenges faced by the visually impaired in navigating urban areas and called for the use of technology to ease their movement. Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe's St Agnes School Goes Green With Shs418m Solar Power
Nile Post
Edson Masereka, Business Development Manager at KCCA, praised the initiative, saying it reflects a shared commitment to sustainability, community development, and educational… Read more »
Uganda: We're Not Dead, Minister Tells Ubos After Census Figures Halves PWDs Numbers
Nile Post
The 2024 National Population and Housing Census results show that the disability rate dropped from 16.5% in 2017 to 5.7%, a conclusion the Minister called misleading and… Read more »
