April 01
Kenya: Parliament Summons Kenya Railways Boss Over 19-Year Delay in Retiree Payments
Capital FM
A parliamentary oversight committee has summoned Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) Managing Director Philip Mainga to explain the 19-year delay in paying out Sh21.9 million owed to… Read more »
Somalia: Plane Crash At Mogadishu's Aden Adde Airport, UN Staff Among Survivors
Shabelle
A plane crash occurred today at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport after the aircraft experienced a technical failure, the head of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority,… Read more »
Kenya: The Value of Increasing Public Sector Skills in the Age of AI [opinion]
Capital FM
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every facet of our lives, Kenya's public sector stands at a critical juncture. Read more »
Somalia: Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Meets With Italian Ambassador to Strengthen Labour Cooperation in Somalia
Radio Dalsan
On Tuesday, the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Hon. Yusuf Mohamed, held a constructive meeting with Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, the Ambassador of Italy to Somalia, to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Kengen Warns of Bogus Ad for Non-Existent Jobs At the Electricity Generation Company
Africa Check
Kenya's KenGen warns of bogus ad for non-existent jobs at the electricity generation company Read more »
Kenya: Mombasa Port Welcomes 600 Tourists On Cruise Ship
Capital FM
Kenya's tourism sector has received a boost after the arrival of 600 visitors on a luxurious Symphony Cruise ship at Mombasa. Read more »
Ethiopia: GERD Is Nearing Completion With Far-Reaching Significances [editorial]
Ethiopian Herald
Championing over a number of untold ups and downs for a decade plus years, even it can be spelt out since its inception, the Grand Abbay Dam has been pushed into fruition thanks to… Read more »
Uganda: Bukuya Traders Decry Poor Infrastructure, Insecurity, and Heavy Taxation
Nile Post
Traders under the Bukuya Traders Co-operative Saving and Credit Society Limited (SACCO) in Bukuya Constituency, Kassanda District, have raised concerns over challenges hindering… Read more »
Kenya: Craft Silicon's BNPL Hits Sh200mn in Transactions
Capital FM
Craft Silicon's Spotit, a Buy Now and Pay Later (BNPL) product, has hit over Sh200 million in transactions across multiple merchant partners, a year after launch, signifying… Read more »
Uganda: Equity Bank Crowns Abakyala Ku Ntiiko Series in Kiboga
Independent (Kampala)
Rhoda Nakintu, Administrative Secretary for Kiboga District has called on the women to practice the habit of saving and lead in the discipline of repaying loans diligently. Read more »
Uganda: Equity Bank to Work With Fintechs to Transform Customers' Lives
Independent (Kampala)
Gift Shoko, Managing Director of Equity Bank Uganda, has re-affirmed that the future of banking is not just about banks but more about strategic partnerships and shared… Read more »
Africa: China-Africa Development Fund Keen to Participate in Ethiopia's New Airport Project
ENA
-- Ethiopia's ambassador to China, Tefera Derbew engaged in a productive discussion with Yu Zhuorui, Vice President of the China-Africa Development Fund (CAD). Read more »
Uganda: Time to Celebrate As Uganda Airlines Spreads Wings to Europe
Independent (Kampala)
At 9.25am on May 18th, it is planned that Uganda Airlines will depart Entebbe International Airport for Gatwick London. At exactly 16:55hrs, the Airbus A330-800 Neo will touch… Read more »
Uganda: Shell Gas Launches Clean Cooking Revolution in Ugandan Schools, Starting At King's College Budo
Independent (Kampala)
Vivo Energy Uganda, the company behind Shell fuels and lubricants, has launched a nationwide initiative to introduce Shell Gas as a clean and efficient cooking solution for… Read more »
Ethiopia: Central Bank Rolls Out Bi-Weekly Forex Auctions As Reserves Surge 200%
Addis Standard
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced the launch of bi-weekly foreign exchange auctions. Read more »
Ethiopia: GERD Resonates With Pan-African Initiatives
Ethiopian Herald
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is not just a national project for Ethiopia--it has broader implications for the entire African continent. As one of Africa's largest… Read more »
March 31
Uganda: Kampala Floods - Road Construction Under Scrutiny
Nile Post
Heavy floods hit Kampala on Wednesday, leaving a trail of destruction and disruption across the city. Read more »
Uganda: Mbarara District Coffee Farmers Struggle Amid Rising Global Prices
Nile Post
Coffee farming is a key economic activity in Mbarara District, with about 35,000 households engaged in cultivation. Read more »
Africa: Kenya Emerges Africa's Largest Importer of Second-Hand Clothes
Vanguard
Kenya has emerged as the largest importer of second-hand clothes in Africa, earning the unfortunate distinction of being an easy dumping ground for used apparel while struggling to… Read more »
Rwanda: Activists Want 10% of Jobs in Major Projects Allocated for People With Disabilities
New Times
The National Union of Disability Organizations in Rwanda (NUDOR) has supported a suggestion by its members, urging designers of major projects to consider quotas for employing… Read more »
East Africa: Berlin Conference's Impact On EAC Development 140 Years After Divide of Africa
New Times
As the world marks 140 years since the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, it is crucial to reflect on the enduring legacy of this event, particularly in East Africa. The conference,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Quest for Access to Sea Through Peaceful Means Acceptable - Israeli Ambassador
ENA
The quest for Ethiopia to access sea outlets through peaceful and diplomatic means is acceptance, Israeli Ambassador to Ethiopia, Abraham Negussie underscored. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Challenges Ruto's Mount Kenya Record Ahead of Presidential Tour
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged President William Ruto to showcase the projects he has completed in the Mount Kenya region during his upcoming five-day… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Govt's Plan to Boost Local Textile Production
New Times
Rwanda's garment factories currently supply clothing for just 5% of the population, but the government has plans to increase this figure significantly, according to Prime Minister… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Signs Two Financing Agreements With World Bank to Finance Education Transformation for Learning Operation
ENA
Ethiopia has signed a Financing Agreement amounting to 50 Million USD in the form of a Loan from International Development Association Country Performance Allocations and a Grant… Read more »
