Kenya: Karua's Party, Kenya Law Society Condemn Uganda Over Denial of Entry, Demand Explanation

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and Kenya's People's Liberation Party (PLP), led by Senior Counsel Martha Karua, have criticised Ugandan authorities following reported denial of… Read more »

Uganda: Karua Denied Entry Into Uganda As Besigye Defence Team Faces New Setback

Kenyan Senior Counsel and former Justice Minister Martha Karua was today, Monday, denied entry into Uganda upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, in a move that has dealt a… Read more »

Uganda: Besigye Defence Team Condemns Detention, Threatened Deportation of Martha Karua

The defence team of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye has condemned the detention and threatened deportation of Kenyan Senior Counsel Martha Karua, accusing Ugandan… Read more »

Uganda: PFF Condemns Martha Karua Deportation

The People's Front for Freedom (PFF) has strongly condemned the deportation of Kenyan lawyer and opposition leader Martha Karua from Entebbe International Airport, describing the… Read more »

Kenya: Former Kenyan Chief Justice Maraga Arrested

Former Kenyan Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested on Monday during a protest opposing plans to excise part of Nairobi National Park for infrastructure development linked to the… Read more »

Uganda: Politician Besigye Sues Govt, Muhoozi Over 'Kenya Abduction' and Rights Violations

Veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, have filed a fresh application before the High Court seeking declarations against the… Read more »

Kenya: FIFA Rejects Suspension of Kenya FA Boss Hussein Mohamed

World football governing body Fifa has rejected the suspension of Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed, ruling that the process used by a section of the… Read more »

Kenya: Uganda, Kenya Launch Reconciliation Roadmap Over Karamoja Killings

Uganda and Kenya have formally agreed to resolve the 2022 killing of Ugandan geologists and Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers in Karamoja through a cultural justice… Read more »

Uganda/Kenya: Teen Cranes Name Provisional Squad for Kenya Double-Header in U-17 World Cup Qualifiers

The Uganda U-17 Women's National Team, also known as the Teen Cranes, has announced a provisional squad ahead of their second-round FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2026 qualifiers… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Forces Launch Regional Security Exercise 'Ushirikiano Imara' in Kenya

Regional security cooperation took centre stage on Thursday as armed forces from East African Community (EAC) partner states convened in Nairobi, Kenya, for the 14th edition of the… Read more »

East Africa: Kenya's Vice CDF Says EAC Security Exercise Strengthens Regional Unity Against Emerging Threats

The Vice Chief of Defence Forces of the Kenya Defence Forces, Lieutenant General John Omenda, has said the ongoing East African Community (EAC) regional security command post… Read more »

East Africa: Truck Drivers' Protest Cripples Trade Flow At Uganda-Kenya Border

A cross-border truck drivers' strike at the Malaba border earlier this week disrupted trade and transport between Uganda and Kenya, with authorities estimating losses of up to… Read more »

Uganda: Ruto Praises Museveni's 'No Shortcuts' Approach to Uganda's Oil

Kenya's President William Ruto has praised Yoweri Museveni for resisting "easy choices" in managing Uganda's oil resources, saying the approach has helped protect the country's… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya to Invest in Uganda Oil Refinery, Ruto Announces

Kenya's President William Ruto has announced plans for his country to invest in Uganda's oil refinery, in a move aimed at strengthening regional energy cooperation and long-term… Read more »

Kenya: I'm Just a Journalist, Says Larry Madowo After Winning Human Rights Defender Award,

CNN International Correspondent Larry Madowo, who was recently named the human rights defender of the year has said he does not consider himself a human rights activist but rather… Read more »

Kenya: KCB Rugby Shift Focus to Kenya Cup Playoffs After Narrow Loss to Black Pirates

KCB Rugby have turned their attention to the upcoming Kenya Cup playoffs following a narrow 11-10 defeat to Black Pirates in the Enterprise Cup quarterfinal at Muteesa II Stadium. Read more »

Kenya: Uganda's Ecotrust Showcases Community-Based Conservation Financing At Nairobi Conference

The Business of Conservation Conference 2026 is currently underway in Nairobi- Kenya, bringing together leaders from across Africa and beyond to discuss how conservation can become… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Charged With Luring Young Men to Fight for Russia in Ukraine

Police in Kenya have charged a man accused of luring young men to Russia with job opportunities, only for them to end up fighting in Ukraine. Read more »

Uganda: Go to Nairobi - Swedish Embassy in Kampala Closes Migration Service for Ugandans

Ugandans wishing to travel to Sweden will no longer be able to obtain migration services, including visas and residence permits, through the Swedish Embassy in Kampala. Read more »

Uganda: Kenya's Lawyer Karua to Make Fresh Bid for Besigye's Release Next Week

Kenyan politician and lawyer Martha Karua has signalled plans to intensify efforts to secure the release of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye ahead of his next scheduled… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Calls for End to 'Ethnic Arithmetic'

Kenyan President William Ruto has called for a decisive shift away from what he described as "ethnic arithmetic," declaring it an outdated and divisive approach to politics, as the… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Appoints Ababu Namwamba Kenya's New High Commissioner to Uganda

Kenya's President William Ruto has appointed former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba as the country's new High Commissioner to Uganda, replacing Ambassador Joash Maangi, who… Read more »

Ethiopia: More Than 20 Ethiopian Migrants Killed in Road Accident

At least 22 migrants have been killed and 65 others injured after a lorry they were travelling in overturned in Ethiopia's north-eastern Afar region, authorities have confirmed. Read more »

East Africa: Kenya Dominates Rwanda in Women's Volleyball At Inter-Parliamentary Games

A thrilling match at the Inter-Parliamentary Games saw Kenya emerge victorious against Rwanda in the women's volleyball competition, winning 25-22. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Parliamentary Team Reclaims Tug of War Victory

Kenya's parliamentary team, captained by Honorable Charles Ongo'ndo of Kasipul Constituency, has reclaimed the 15th edition of the Inter-Parliamentary Games Tug of War title. Read more »