March 05
Kenya: Ruto Dismisses Auditor General's Report On Sh100bn Expenditure On SHA
Capital FM
President William Ruto has dismissed the Auditor General's report questioning over Sh100 billion in expenditure on the Social Health Authority (SHA) system, stating that the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Land to the Tiller - Unfinished Legacy of Ethiopia's 1975 Proclamation [opinion]
Addis Standard
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the radical land reform encapsulated by the "Proclamation to Provide for the Public Ownership of Rural Lands." The proclamation was profound… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Re-Commerce Startup Badili Secures $400k Debt From Proparco
Daba Finance
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Tanzania: Tanzania to Halt Steel Imports Following Growth in Local Production
New Times
Tanzania is set to officially cease the importation of steel, following massive growth in local production which marks a major achievement in the industrialisation agenda. Read more »
East Africa: Fostering Peace, Growth in the Horn Through Ethio-Somalia Ties
Ethiopian Herald
With an economy that is growing consistently by more than six percent every year, the vital importance of access to the sea for Ethiopia cannot be overemphasized. The outlet that… Read more »
Uganda: They Are Doing a Great Job - Gen Muhoozi Hails Jatt
Nile Post
Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has praised the Joint Anti-terrorism Task Force (JATT), despite facing criticism regarding its recent operations. Read more »
Uganda: Hailstorm Destroys Dormitory At Bombo Secondary School in Luweero
Nile Post
A downpour accompanied by a hailstorm wreaked havoc in Bombo Town Council, Luweero District, on Monday, March 3, leaving massive destruction in its wake. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian, Korea Railroad Corporations Sign MOU On Improving Efficiency of Ethiopia's Rail Services
ENA
The Ethiopian Railway Corporation and the Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which aims at improving the overall efficiency and… Read more »
Kenya: 1,000 Kenyans Benefit From Jobs At Tatu City's Sh2.5bn Warehousing Hub
Capital FM
Tatu City, Kenya's Special Economic Zone (SEZ), has launched The Link Warehousing & Logistics Park and broken ground for its second phase, reinforcing its role as a hub for… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Training Activist Youths Who Get Employment Abroad to Conform to Host Country's Systems
Capital FM
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua says the government is training youths with backgrounds in activism who secure employment abroad to adapt to their host… Read more »
Kenya: Kengen CEO Appointed Co-Chair of B20 Energy Task Force
Capital FM
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) CEO Peter Njenga has been appointed Co-Chair of the B20 Task Force on Energy Mix and Just Transition under South Africa's G20… Read more »
Kenya: Can Pension Funds Unlock the Next Economic Growth Spurt? [opinion]
Capital FM
Pension funds are among the largest institutional investors in any economy, and with recent reforms in the country, they are set to grow even larger. Starting February last month,… Read more »
March 04
North Africa: Ethiopia Gateway for Kenya to Broader North Africa, Says CEO of Kenya Assn. of Manufacturers
ENA
Ethiopia's ability to plug into African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) positions it a gateway for Kenya to the broader North Africa, Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM)… Read more »
Kenya: Karua Leads Inaugural Meeting of Key Opposition Figures Amid Growing Speculation of Political Alliance
Capital FM
Peoples Liberation Party leader Martha Karua on Tuesday convened the first meeting of opposition leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper leader… Read more »
Kenya: Power Line Wayleave Charges to Push Energy Costs Up By 30pc
Capital FM
Kenya Power has warned that the proposed Sh200 per meter charge for power line wayleaves could increase the country's energy costs by 30 percent, translating to an additional… Read more »
Kenya: Wayleave Charges to Push Energy Costs Up By 30% - Kenya Power
Capital FM
The Kenya Power Company has warned that power bills could rise 30 percent if the utility firm pays counties wayleave charges. Read more »
Rwanda: Why President Paul Kagame Will Win a War That Isn't His [opinion]
New Times
Since President Paul Kagame won the August 25, 2003 elections--Rwanda's first democratic elections after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi--the West has struggled to accept his… Read more »
Africa: Inside Rwanda's Tungsten Mine Which Is the Leading Producer in Africa
New Times
It is a busy Monday at Nyakabingo Mine in Rulindo District as over 2,000 workers engage in various roles, from office duties to mechanised underground mining in search of… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Energy Sector Gears Up for Innovation Convention Amid Rapid Growth.
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's energy sector is experiencing exceptional growth, fueled by significant oil and gas projects and a surge in renewable energy initiatives. Read more »
Kenya: I&m Bank Boosts Presence With Nine New Branches
Capital FM
I&M Bank has opened nine new branches countrywide, pushing its nationwide presence to 61 outlets. Read more »
Uganda: Airtel Money Launches Global Virtual Visa Card
Nile Post
Airtel Money and Visa have unveiled a new virtual card that enables customers in Uganda to shop using their mobile money account at more than 100 million merchants across 200… Read more »
Uganda: Mumba Kalifungwa Takes Charge At Stanbic Bank Uganda
Nile Post
Mumba Kalifungwa has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive at Stanbic Bank Uganda, the nation's largest lender by assets, revenue, and deposits. Read more »
March 03
Tanzania: Tanzanian Speaker Calls for Urgent Investment in Youth to Harness Demographic Dividend
IPS
Speaker of the Tanzanian Parliament and President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Tulia Akson, has called for bold and immediate investments in young people to unlock the… Read more »
Kenya: National Treasury, UK's Odi Partner to Improve Tax Policy and Revenue Mobilization
Capital FM
Kenya and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see the National Treasury and the UK's Overseas Development Institute conduct tax policy analysis… Read more »
Kenya: Cut Debt-to-GDP Ratio to 55% By 2029, Controller of Budget Tells Treasury
Capital FM
Controller of Budget (COB) Margaret Nyakango has urged the National Treasury to lower the country's debt-to-GDP ratio to 55 percent by 2029. Read more »
