February 21
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Prime Minister Quits After Court Ruling On Seperation of Powers
The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde has resigned from his position after three years at the helm. Read more »
February 11
Africa: Kiptum, 24, Dies Week After World Record is Confirmed
Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum is dead. According to Police reports, Kiptum and his Rwandese coach Garvais Hakizimana passed away on the spot Sunday night in an… Read more »
January 04
Kenya: Rwanda Recalls Kenyan Drug From Stores in the Country
The Rwanda Food Drug Authority (RFDA) has recalled a Kenyan Pharmaceutical from its stores. Read more »
January 02
Kenya: President Ruto, Uhuru Kenyatta, Raila Odinga Congratulate Tshisekedi on Re-Election
President William Ruto has joined leaders in congratulating Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi on his re-election. Read more »
Kenya: Equity Group Acquires 99.26 Stake in Rwandese Cogenbanque
Equity Group Holding is acquiring a 99.26 percent of Rwanda's Cogebanque from the Government of Rwanda and other minority shareholders. Read more »
December 31, 2023
Kenya: Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Congratulates President Tshisekedi on Re-Election in DRC
Kenya's former President, Uhuru Kenyatta, has congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi on his re-election as the leader of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »
January 01
Kenya: Raila Odinga Congratulates President Tshisekedi on Re-Election in DRC
Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja Coalition party, has congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi for securing re-election as the leader of the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
December 22, 2023
Kenya: General Ogolla Heaps Praises on KDF for Successful Mission in Eastern DR Congo
Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla has lauded the Kenyan troops for their contribution to the peace efforts in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »
December 21, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Last KDF Contingent Exits DR Congo Ending EACRF Mission
The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF), that was deployed to the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to battle the M23 rebels, formally ended its mission to the… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Rwanda: Historic Kenya's KPA Upset Rwanda Energy Group to Storm 2023 AWBL Final
For the first time in the history Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), the Antony Ojukwu-coached side has qualified for an African Championship match. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Kenya: Roads and Transport Boss Under Fire for Admiring Kagame's 'Autocracy'
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has come under fire for expressing approval for President Paul Kagame's "autocratic" style of leadership in Rwanda as… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta Denounces 'Shocking' Congo River Alliance Presser in Nairobi
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has denounced the December 15 press conference by Congo River Alliance terming it "shocking". Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Defends Refusal to Arrest Congo River Alliance Luminaries
President William Ruto has defended Kenya's refusal to arrest leaders of the Congo River Alliance unveiled in Nairobi on December 15 following Kinshasa's request. Read more »
December 16, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Former DR Congo Electoral Commission Chair Forms Coalition to Challenge Tshisekedi
Former Chairman of DRC's Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) has formed an alliance with M23 rebels and other political parties to take on President Felix Tshisekedi… Read more »
December 17, 2023
Kenya: Kenya to Probe Persons Behind Congo River Alliance Declaration, Assess Free Speech Breaches
Kenya said Sunday it would work to identify persons behind the Congo River Alliance declaration in Nairobi and possible violations of free speech provisions. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Flight to Kigali Returns to Nairobi Due to Poor Visibility
A Kenya Airways flight to Kigali returned to Nairobi on Sunday after two unsuccessful attempts to land due to poor visibility. Read more »
December 10, 2023
Kenya: Army Says Troops to Continue Exiting DR Congo in an Orderly Manner
The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) says it will continues withdrawing troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in an orderly manner. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Kenya: Mwale Announces Plans for 3 Additional Smart Cities in Africa
Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) is finalizing the shipment of new construction equipment for new smart cities in Congo, Botswana and Sierra Leone that will begin in… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Kenya/Rwanda: Kenya Edge Rwanda to Storm Into Cecafa U18 Semi-Finals in Kisumu
Kenya's Junior Stars have progressed to the semi-finals of the CECAFA Under-18 Championships in Kisumu after edging out Rwanda 1-0 in their second Group A match on Tuesday… Read more »
November 24, 2023
Southern Africa: EAC, SADC Chiefs of Defence Forces to Discuss the Next Steps for the Nairobi Process On DRC
The Chiefs of Defence Forces from the East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) States have been mandated to discuss the next steps for the… Read more »
November 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Firm to Lead Construction of U.S.$210 Million Smart City in Kinshasa
A Kenyan-grown financial consultancy firm, AVLC Group, has been picked by MC Telecom, a Kinsasha-based firm, to offer lead consultancy services in the construction of a… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Kenya/Cameroon: Rising Starlets Off to Cameroon to Chase Rare World Cup Dream
National women's Under-20 football team, the Rising Starlets, departed Nairobi for Yaounde Thursday morning, ahead of their third round 2024 FIFA World Cup qualifier first leg duel… Read more »
October 28, 2023
Africa: Kenya President Ruto in Brazzaville for Climate Change Summit
President William Ruto is on Saturday scheduled to participate in the ongoing summit of the Three Basins, Biodiversity Ecosystems, and Tropical Forests (S3B EBFT) in Brazzaville,… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Kenya: EACRF to Probe Mortar Attack From DR Congo-Held Position That Killed Kenyan Peacekeeper
The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) has launched probe into attack from a Congolese army position that killed a Kenyan peacekeeper. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Kenya: DR Congo Blames Rwanda for M23 Mortar Attacks That Killed an EAC Peacekeeper
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has blamed Rwanda for the death of an East African Community (EAC) peacekeeper after M23 rebels fired mortars at positions held by the… Read more »