November 18
Uganda: 170,000 Coffee Farmers So Far Registered Ahead of EU Deadline
Nile Post
Government has registered 170,000 coffee farmers in just two weeks as part of a nationwide effort to comply with the European Union's new coffee trade regulations. Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni, Speaker Among Team Up to Tackle Poverty in Serere
Nile Post
President Museveni has previously defended Among against criticism, stating that the real problem facing Uganda is "traitors working for foreigners" rather than individuals like… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Losing Support Due to Lack of Clear Message, Says NRM's Mulindwa
Nile Post
Speaking on Sanyuka TV on Monday, Mulindwa forecasted a significant drop in the National Unity Platform's (NUP) influence in the 2026 general elections, particularly in Buganda. Read more »
Africa: Africa Topples Asia, Europe, Us As Africa's Preferred Trade Market
Independent (Kampala)
African businesses increasingly prefer to trade across the continent's borders over out-of-the-continent markets like Asia, the US, and Europe, due to a rising quality of… Read more »
Kenya: KEMSA's Technology and Smart Net Distribution Project Honored At Global Health Supply Chain Summit
Capital FM
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has received global recognition at the Global Health Supply Chain Summit (GHSCS) in Lagos, Nigeria, for its pioneering Integrated… Read more »
Uganda: One Dead, 29 Injured in Kamwenge-Fort Portal Road Accident
Nile Post
One person was killed and 29 others injured in a Sunday morning accident on the Kamwenge-Fort Portal road in Kamwenge district. Read more »
November 17
Africa: Agrishare App Wins Gold At Digital Impact Awards Africa
Nile Post
AgriShare App has won a gold medal in the consumer goods and services digital excellence during the Digital Impact Awards Africa in Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Corporate Entities Should Seek Beyond Profits, Must Become Anchors in Communities
Nile Post
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, companies have the opportunity and responsibility to impact more than just the bottom line. Read more »
Uganda: Kabale District Engineer Appeals for Increased Road Maintenance Funding
Nile Post
Kabale District Engineer, Eng. Januario Turinawe Bagamuhunda, has urged the central government to boost the road maintenance fund allocation to the district. This comes amid… Read more »
Ethiopia: Enhancing Workforce Capacity to Increasing Productivity
Ethiopian Herald
Captivating citizens with the required training that the market demands pays off in many ways. Aside from building individuals' knowledge and skills in specific areas and making… Read more »
November 15
Sudan: Economist - 'New Central Bank of Sudan Measure Encourages Illegal Currency Trade'
Dabanga
Last week, the Central Bank of Sudan (CBoS) announced the issuance of a new banknote of SDG1,000 as part of its efforts to improve the security standards for banknotes and achieve… Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Urges Swift Legislation for AI and Data Governance
Nile Post
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has underscored the urgent need for legislation on artificial intelligence (AI) and data governance to protect Ugandans and keep… Read more »
Ethiopia: Macroeconomic Reforms Scale Up Remittance Inflow - Economists
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's recent macroeconomic reform measures have increased remittance inflow to the country while narrowing the gap between official and parallel markets, Economic Experts… Read more »
Kenya: CS Mutua Announces Nationwide Recruitment Drive for Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad
Capital FM
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary, Alfred Mutua, has announced an ambitious nationwide recruitment program targeting Kenyans interested in overseas employment. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Poland Sign Air Service Agreement
New Times
Rwanda and Poland on Wednesday, November 13, signed a bilateral air service agreement (BASA). Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly Plotting Power Grab in the Revenue Allocation Impasse - Raila
Capital FM
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has pushed for an urgent resolution on the revenue allocation impasse between Senators and Members of the National Assembly faulting… Read more »
Uganda: Power Restored Along Entebbe Expressway
Nile Post
The Entebbe Expressway is once again brightly illuminated following the restoration of power after several weeks of darkness. This development brings relief to night-time road… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Urges Motorists to Observe Road Safety Rules As the Festive Season Approaches
Capital FM
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for heightened road safety awareness following a tragic accident at Iguhu Bridge along the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway, which… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Launches Online Platform to Boost Local Marine Insurance
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's insurance regulator, Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA), in partnership with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), has launched an integrated online platform… Read more »
Uganda: Govt, Private Sector Launch Logistics Program to Unlock Potential of Uganda's Export Sector
Nile Post
The government and the private sector have launched a five year program that will help unlock the potential of Uganda's exports sector. Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Plan to Fix $6bn Climate Finance Gap
New Times
Rwanda is exploring innovative approaches to mobilise $6.2 billion climate finance, from 2024 to 2030, as part of implementing the newly adopted Climate and Nature Finance Strategy… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Launch Labour Recruitment Drive for Jobs Abroad
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 - The government is set to roll out a major labour recruitment drive starting November 18 through to December 6, aimed at connecting Kenyans with job… Read more »
Kenya: Consumers Raise Alarm Over Unlabeled Poultry in Supermarkets
Capital FM
Concerns have been raised by Kenyan consumers over unlabeled poultry products sold in select supermarkets, allegedly originating from Uganda. Read more »
November 14
Uganda: Govt Opens New Frontier Basins for Petroleum Exploration
Nile Post
The government has announced the opening of three new frontier basins for petroleum exploration, a strategic step to strengthen the nation's petroleum reserves and expand its oil… Read more »
Africa: Conference On Enhancing China-Africa (Ethiopia) Economic, Trade Cooperation Underway
ENA
The conference that aimed at enhancing the economic and trade cooperation between Jiangsu province of China and Africa (Ethiopia) underway in Addis Ababa today. Read more »
