April 24
Africa: Innovations at the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit [announcement]
allAfrica
AllAfrica Global Media is launching the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit from May 8-10 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Summit will feature innovations to leverage the ever-changing media… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Govt Threatens to Halt Salaries of Striking Doctors
VOA
The Kenyan government is threatening to withhold the salaries and union remittances of striking doctors after failing to reach an agreement with doctors' union. Read more »
Kenya: Farmers Who Bought Substandard Fertilizer Get Compensation
Capital FM
The National Cereal and Produce Board (NCPB) has began compensating farmers who received substandard fertilizer under the government subsidy program. Read more »
Kenya: KPA Issues Evacuation Notice for Idle Equipment At the Port
Business Day Africa
In a bid to optimise operational efficiency and ensure safe harbour operations, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has initiated a comprehensive port clean-up exercise that would… Read more »
Kenya: 8 Counties to Experience Power Black-Out Due to Maintenance Works
Capital FM
Eight counties are set to experience power interruption Wednesday following maintenance works by the Kenya Power Company. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Gabon Eye Deeper Economic Ties
New Times
A delegation of Gabonese business leaders on Wednesday, April 24, concluded a two-day visit to Rwanda, during which the two parties explored trade and investment opportunities, as… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya On Course to Become a Global Industrial Powerhouse - President Ruto
Capital FM
Kenya's journey to becoming a global industrial powerhouse is on course, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: 1 Million Kenyans to Undergo AI, Cybersecurity Training
Capital FM
At least 1 million Kenyans will be trained on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, offering digital job opportunities for the youth. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Release Ksh26m Owed to Dairy Farmers By New KCC
Business Day Africa
The government has unveiled plans to disburse Ksh26 million in payment to dairy farmers nationwide to clear the debt owed to milk farmers. Read more »
Kenya: Healthcare Sector Leaders Call for Connectivity to Boost Patient Outcomes, Cut Costs
Capital FM
M-Tiba, a healthcare app, has urged the government to leverage more technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, in the medicalcare sector to boost connectivity and… Read more »
Kenya: Traffic Disruptions in Various Parts of the Country After Heavy Rains
Capital FM
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned of traffic disruptions on various roads across the country, following the flooding situation that has been caused by… Read more »
Uganda: How Unra Survived Being Merged With Ministry of Works
Nile Post
Uganda boasts of a total of over 6,000km of paved roads, others implemented under different programs like Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) and a network of… Read more »
Uganda: Why You Should Consider B.O.U Treasury Bonds in May
Nile Post
Financial and investment experts say that the bond market is likely to guarantee good returns and investors should be looking forward to buying the upcoming treasury bond by the… Read more »
Rwanda: Burnout Doesn't Have to Be Vague
New Times
Speed world, where digital interconnection, sophisticated technology, and social media purportedly make us smarter, faster, and more effective. But greater digitisation is also… Read more »
Rwanda: Is Rwanda Innovation Fund Relevant to Local Startups?
New Times
Rwandan entrepreneurs in the startup ecosystem stand at the threshold of transforming the country's economic, social, and technological landscape if their funding needs are met. Read more »
Rwanda: Bitcoin 'Halving' - What Is It, Does It Matter?
New Times
Last week on Saturday, April 20, a group of individuals known as miners who are enthusiastic and obsessed about a digital currency called bitcoin gathered for a major event called… Read more »
Seychelles: Greenpeace Teams Up With University of Seychelles for Seagrass Research Onboard Rainbow Warrior
Seychelles News Agency
The Greenpeace ship, the Rainbow Warrior, arrived in Port Victoria in Seychelles after a week-long expedition with a team of scientists and students from the University of… Read more »
April 23
Rwanda: Could Airbnb Take Over Rwanda's Housing Market?
New Times
There is a chance that if you have traveled in the past for a vacation or even work, at some point you have rented, considered renting an Airbnb, or someone has recommended it. Read more »
Sudan: UNHCR Completes $2.2 Million Projects in Sudan
Dabanga
Yesterday, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Sudan announced the completion of two projects funded by $2.2 million from the government of Japan, aiming… Read more »
Somalia: Historic Arrival of Turkish Warship in Mogadishu Marks New Era in Bilateral Relations
Shabelle
In a significant display of military cooperation and partnership, the first Turkish warship has docked at the port of Mogadishu, Somalia. This momentous occasion coincides with a… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Kenya Still an Investment Destination of Choice
Capital FM
President William Ruto has said Kenya remains a competitive investment destination of choice. Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Ruto to Be the Chief Guest At Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
Capital FM
President William Ruto is set to embark on a state visit to Zimbabwe this week. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Airport Outranks JKIA in Latest Rankings
Business Day Africa
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is slipping from its once-held position as the premier regional hub, trailing two spots behind Kigali in the latest rankings. Read more »
Kenya: UN Set to Establish Humanitarian Hub At Kenya's JKIA
Business Day Africa
The United Nations will establish a humanitarian logistics hub at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), elevating Kenya to the status of the second African nation to host… Read more »
Kenya: Firm Finds Niche in the Production of Roofing Sheets
Capital FM
While still pursuing her degree in Business Management and Accounting at the University, Hope Tamara joined Imarisha Mabati roofing company as a sales agent. Read more »