April 29
Tanzania: Samia Provides 100m/ - for Arusha Church Construction
Daily News
ARUSHA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has contributed 100m/- for construction of St Karoli Lwanga parish church in Usa River of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha. Read more »
Eritrea: International Workers' Day Observance At Regional Levels
Shabait
Asmara, 28 April, 2024 - International Workers' Day, 1 May, was enthusiastically observed in the Northern Red Sea and Gash Barka Regions under the theme "Professional Competence… Read more »
Kenya: Monarch Insurance Ordered to Pay Two Joint Creditors Sh2.4mn Claim
Capital FM
Monarch Insurance Company Limited has been ordered to pay Sh2.5 million as claim payments to its joint creditors. Read more »
Kenya: Etihad Airways Resumes Direct Flights to Nairobi
Capital FM
Etihad Airways is resuming flights to East Africa with daily flights to Nairobi set to start on May 1. Read more »
Kenya: Northern Corridor Advances Toward Dual Carriageway With $1.4m Allocation
Business Day Africa
The Northern Corridor has inched closer to a dual carriageway with the allocation of $1.4 million for visibility studies. Read more »
Kenya: Leaking Roof Highlights KAA's Inefficiency At JKIA
Business Day Africa
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya faces persistent challenges, with recent incidents spotlighting significant inefficiencies at East Africa's major aviation… Read more »
April 28
Kenya: Over 20 Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes in Garissa
Capital FM
A tragic boat capsizing on the Garissa - Madogo road late Sunday has left over 20 feared dead. Read more »
Mauritius: Prime Minister Inaugurates Village Hall and Mini Soccer Pitch At L'espérance
Government of Mauritius
Every region in Mauritius, whether small or big, is receiving vital amenities and infrastructure, reflecting this Government's dedication to promoting inclusive growth. Read more »
East Africa: TMA 'S Resilient, Transformative Business in East Africa
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia offers immense investment opportunities Read more »
Ethiopia: Public Raises Over 1.1 Bln Birr for Abbay Dam in Nine - Month
Ethiopian Herald
- The public has contributed some 1.1 billion Birr for the construction of the Abbay Dam during the past nine months of the current fiscal year, the coordinating office disclosed. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ministry to Enhance Efforts in Addressing Data, Statistics Discrepancy
Ethiopian Herald
- Collective action is required to address various challenges emanated from data and statistics improper usage, said Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD) Read more »
Ethiopia: Ministry Posts Over 287 Mln USD Minerals Export
Ethiopian Herald
The Ministry of Mines revealed that 287. 28 million USD was secured from minerals export during the last nine months of the current fiscal year. Read more »
April 27
Uganda: Uganda's 1.1 Trillion Shilling Supplementary Budget Raises Eyebrows
Nile Post
The Ugandan government's latest supplementary budget request of 1.1 trillion shillings (approximately $318 million) has sparked controversy among Members of Parliament (MPs) who… Read more »
Uganda: Broken Promises and Barren Fields - Serere Farmers Vent Frustration
Nile Post
Discontent simmers among farmers in Uganda's Serere region. Their primary targets? The underperformance of the NASA Research Institute (NASA RI) and a long-defunct soil testing… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Waives Building Renovations Fees in Response to Floods
Capital FM
The Nairobi County Government has waived statutory fees for renovations and repair of buildings due flood related destruction as a move to augment flood response. Read more »
April 26
Kenya: Kenyan Doctors' Strike - the Govt Keeps Failing to Hold Up Its End of the Bargain [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
At least 4,000 doctors are employed in Kenya's public healthcare sector. Almost all of them went on strike on 14 March 2024, demanding the implementation of a labour agreement… Read more »
Kenya: Position Statement On The Detention Of Kenya Airways Employees In Kinshasa
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways (KQ) confirms that on Friday, April 19th, 2024, two of our employees at our Airport office in Kinshasa were arrested and continue to be detained by the Military… Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Counterfeit Body Intensifies Fight Against Illicit Trade
Capital FM
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) is in the process of implementing varied methods to fight trade in illicit goods that costs Kenya upwards of Sh40 billion annually. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Protests Detention of Staff By DR Congo Military Intelligence
New Times
Kenya's national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has protested the arrest and detention of two members of staff in DR Congo capital, Kinshasa, over alleged missing customs documents of… Read more »
Kenya: All Illegal Mining Activities to Remain Closed
Capital FM
Mining Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has warned all illegal miners in Migori County to seize operations and seek legal mining licences. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's $502m Agricultural Investment Opportunities 'Offer Prosperity Prospects'
New Times
A transformative multimillion-dollar investment plan has been envisioned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources with the support of the Food and Agriculture… Read more »
East Africa: Comesa to Enforces Trade Regulations Against Dumping, Subsidies
Business Day Africa
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has commenced the implementation of the Trade Remedies Regulation, aimed at shielding member states from anti-dumping and… Read more »
Uganda: Boeing Courts Uganda Airlines for Aircraft Inclusion in Growing Fleet
Business Day Africa
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is pursuing Uganda as a potential customer, aiming to integrate its planes into the East African nation's existing fleet. Read more »
April 25
Kenya: 110 MPs Sign Impeachment Notice Against Agriculture CS Linturi
Capital FM
Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has filed a notice of motion to impeach Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Official Announces Business Partnership With Kenya
VOA
About 1,300 delegates and 400 companies participated in the fourth American Chamber of Commerce summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where Kenya's president William Ruto says his country is… Read more »