March 28
Kenya: Fintech Giant Payangel Enters Kenyan Market, Set to Revolutionize Diaspora Remittances
Capital FM
In a significant development for the East African financial landscape, PayAngel, a global fintech company, has chosen Kenya as its entry point into the region. Read more »
March 27
Rwanda: Why Global Coalition Is Lobbying Rwanda to Endorse 'End of Fossil Fuels' Call
New Times
A global coalition is lobbying states, including Rwanda, to endorse a proposed 'Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty' to considerably reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit… Read more »
Kenya: Pain for Civil Servants As Govt to Increase Rent for Housing Units
Capital FM
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning now plans to hike the rent of civil servants living in 56,892 housing units across the country. Read more »
Ethiopia: Utility Bills Tipped to Rise Before Year's End
Reporter
Electric power bills are set to surge in the coming months, as the heads of state-run utility companies prepare to cut 'challenging' subsidies. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Has Tightened Its Laws to Stop Money Laundering - Why Banks Are the Focus [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kenya's banking industry has in recent years been in the crosshairs of national, regional and international watchdogs, given the country's role as a financial hub in eastern… Read more »
Kenya: Agriculture and Food Authority Appoints Trade Expert As New DG After Decade-Long Search
Business Day Africa
Bruno Linyiru has been appointed as the Director General of the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), marking the culmination of a decade-long quest for a substantive head. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Launches Initiative to Expand Access to Off-Grid Solar Power in Refugee Communities
Nile Post
Uganda is taking significant strides towards achieving universal electricity access by 2040, with the launch of a groundbreaking financial project aimed at improving access to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kenyan President Ruto to Open This Year's Trade Fair
The Herald
Kenyan President William Ruto will officially open the 2024 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), Information Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere has… Read more »
Rwanda: New Times Journalists Win Rwanda's First-Ever AI Journalist Challenge
New Times
The New Times reporters Patrick Nzabonimpa and Heritier Bahizi emerged as the first two winners in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Journalist Challenge, each receiving Rwf 1.5… Read more »
Ethiopia: The Justified Quest for Access to the Sea [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is the only landlocked country in the Horn of Africa that is almost entirely dependent on maritime services via the ports in the troubled Red Sea region. At the same time,… Read more »
Ethiopia: How Abbay Dam Started Paying Back Nation Even Before Going Operational [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
After 13 years of perseverance, hard work and endurance, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) lately well known as Abbay Dam is now nearing its long-awaited completion. It is… Read more »
March 26
Rwanda: MPs Set Six-Month Deadline for Construction of Houses Affected By Rusumo Project
New Times
Members of Parliament (MPs) have given a six-month deadline to the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) to construct houses and repair others for households affected by blasting… Read more »
Madagascar: We Built an AI Tool to Help Set Priorities for Conservation in Madagascar - What We Found [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Artificial Intelligence (AI) - models that process large and diverse datasets and make predictions from them - can have many uses in nature conservation, such as remote monitoring… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Govt Spokespersons Tipped On Strategic Communication
Nile Post
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in collaboration with the Internal Security Organization (ISO) has pioneered initiatives to refine the approach to government… Read more »
Uganda: Shs15.5bn Modern Meat Processing Facility in Kampala to Create 3000 Jobs
Nile Post
The proprietors of Ranchers Finest Limited, have touted the shs15.5 billion modern meat processing facility in Bwaise, a Kampala suburb to create at least 3000 jobs directly and… Read more »
Uganda: Amb.Walusimbi, Shellmark Lifecare Boss Discuss Boosting Investment in Uganda's Pharmaceuticals
Nile Post
The Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs, Amb. Abbey Walusimbi has assured investors of the government support and commitment towards creating an enabling environment… Read more »
East Africa: Kuramo's 74pc Buyout of Trans-Century Approved By Comesa Commission
Capital FM
The proposed merger between Kuramo Africa Opportunity Kenyan Vehicle Ltd (KAOKV) and Trans-Century PLC has been approved by the COMESA Commission. Read more »