September 05
Uganda: Uganda and Belgium Vow to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Nile Post
Uganda and Belgium have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering bilateral relations following a high-level meeting between Defence Minister Jacob Marksons Oboth and Belgian… Read more »
Kenya: NLC Blames Six Road Construction Agencies in Sh56bn Compensation Row
Capital FM
Six road construction agencies have been blamed for delays in compensating individuals displaced to make way for 123 road construction projects across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Medics Threaten to Down Tools in Two Week Over Unsettled Salary Arrears
Capital FM
Unions representing doctors, nurses, clinic officers have threatened industrial action within the next 14 days citing salary arrears owed to health workers across the 47 counties. Read more »
Somalia: Planting Hope - How an EU-Funded Agriculture Project Is Lifting Up Farmers in Somalia
WFP
Agriculture is gaining ground even in the driest parts of the traditionally pastoral East African country Read more »
Ethiopia: Great Homecoming Initiatives Inject 21 Bln Birr to Economy
Ethiopian Herald
The Ethiopian Diaspora Service (EDS) has announced that the "Back to Origins" initiative's second-generation phases have injected approximately 21 billion Birr to date. As part of… Read more »
Kenya: Starlink to Expand to Uganda, Kenya, and Burundi
Independent (Kampala)
Starlink, the satellite internet service by Elon Musk's SpaceX, is set to expand its high-speed internet offerings to Uganda, Kenya, and Burundi. The service aims to bridge the… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Grounds 2 Dreamliner for a Checks Maintenance, Disrupting Flights
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways is facing significant service disruptions after two of its high-capacity aircraft were grounded for unplanned maintenance. Read more »
Botswana: Smart Applications to Expand to Botswana
Capital FM
Biometric tech company Smart Applications International plans to expand into Botswana to capture a larger market share in the southern African country. Read more »
Kenya: Unlocking Kenyan Fintech Potential - Trends Research Sponsors Africa Fintech Summit 2024
Capital FM
Trends Research, a leading data technology company headquartered in the Innovation Hub, DIFC, Dubai, is excited to sponsor the Africa Fintech Summit 2024, taking place from… Read more »
Uganda: Three Dead in Luuka Hit-and-Run Accident
Nile Post
The accident, which killed the victims on the spot, involved an unidentified motor vehicle and a motorcycle with registration number UFA 498C, a Bajaj Boxer. Read more »
Kenya: Absa Spends Sh60bn in Sustainability Efforts in 2023
Capital FM
Absa Bank Kenya invested Sh60 billion into sustainability initiatives in 2023, highlighting growing investments in clean as well as projects that support communities. Read more »
Africa: Kagame Joins Africa, China Leaders in 2024 Focac Summit Opening Ceremony
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, September 5, joined leaders from the continent and from China for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)… Read more »
Uganda: Government Banks On Digital Stamps to Boost Domestic Revenue
Nile Post
Ggoobi said that the government is committed to addressing the remaining challenges facing investors and businesses, including easing compliance with tax regulations. Read more »
September 04
Kenya: Concerns Raised Over Kenya's Bloated Wage Bill
Capital FM
Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) Chairperson Lynn Mengich has termed the country's wage bill as bloated, raising concerns over the current 43 percent public wage bill to… Read more »
Kenya: Fading Protests Boost Kenya's Private Sector Activity in August
Capital FM
Kenya's private sector activity improved last month for the first time since May due to the cooling of the recent anti government protests. Read more »
Kenya: Labour CS Mutua Addresses JKIA Workers Amid Privatization Concerns
Capital FM
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua engaged over 1,000 aviation workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday, addressing mounting… Read more »
Kenya: County Workers Threaten Strike Over Pay Disparities, Issue 21-Day Notice
Capital FM
Devolved units across Kenya's 47 counties are facing a looming crisis as county government workers threaten to down tools over unresolved pay grievances. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Suffers Severe Cash Shortage and Steep Interest Rates
Dabanga
Residents in North Kordofan's capital of El Obeid are grappling with a severe cash liquidity crisis. There is a significant shortage of cash in banks, with one trader from the El… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi CBD Set for Major Overhaul Under Sakaja's New Initiative
Capital FM
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced an ambitious Central Business District (CBD) revitalization program aimed at giving the city center a much-needed facelift. Read more »
Rwanda: BPR Bank Rwanda Engages Entrepreneurs, Empowers SMEs With Key Financial Insights
New Times
BPR Bank Rwanda hosted a session at Norrsken House Kigali, on Tuesday, September 3, designed to facilitate conversations with entrepreneurs and encourage the exchange of ideas and… Read more »
Kenya: KAA Set to Sign Deal With Adani Group After Due Diligence Mission
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is set to finalise a deal with India's Adani Group following a due diligence mission currently underway in Mumbai, officials said. Read more »
Uganda: Forex Trading Is Booming but Uganda's Capital Markets Authority Is Not Protecting Investors [opinion]
Observer
A few weeks ago, I spoke with several young Ugandans who had lost money to fraudulent forex brokers. Read more »
Kenya: 20 Recruitment Agencies Deregistered for Non-Compliance
Capital FM
Twenty recruitment agencies have been de-registered as the state moves to curb the proliferation of agencies that facilitate job seekers seeking to travel abroad. Read more »
Rwanda: Long-Awaited Driving Tests Using Automatic Transmission Vehicles to Begin Monday
New Times
Rwanda National Police (RNP) Department of Testing and Licensing has announced that driving tests using automatic transmission vehicles will begin on Monday, September 9. Read more »
Rwanda: Is Eating Healthy, Nutritious Foods Becoming a Costly Affair?
New Times
As the world convenes in Rwanda for the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) to discuss practical ways of transforming African food systems by unleashing their full potential, one… Read more »