Uganda: Besigye Defence Team Pushes JSC On Martha Karua Certification

Ms Karua, who offered herself to lead the defense of Opposition stalwart Kizza Besigye, met with the Council earlier today alongside a delegation led by Kampala Lord Mayor Erias… Read more »

Uganda: Lukwago, Martha Karua to Take Legal Action Against Kenya and Uganda Over Besigye

Mr Lukwago confirmed that the Kenyan government would be dragged to court for its alleged acquiescence in the enforced disappearance of Besigye Read more »

Uganda: Raila Odinga Rallies Support for African Union Chairperson Bid During West African Tour

Kenyan statesman and veteran politician Raila Odinga has intensified his campaign to become the next Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) through a series of… Read more »

Uganda/Tanzania: Janet Museveni Calls for Unity As Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania Gear Up to Host 2027 Afcon

The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, has called for unity and transparency as Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania prepare to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Commitment to Human Rights Under Scrutiny After Besigye's Abduction

In a shocking development that has reverberated across East Africa, Uganda's prominent opposition figure, Dr. Kizza Besigye, was abducted in Kenya earlier this week and later… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya No Longer a Safe Haven for Political Refugees Amid Rising Abductions

Kenya's reputation as a sanctuary for political refugees is increasingly under scrutiny following the recent abduction of prominent Ugandan opposition figure, Dr. Kizza Besigye,… Read more »

Kenya: Byanyima Demands Govt Release Husband Besigye Following 'Abduction in Kenya'

The alleged abduction in Kenya comes on the back of a similar experience suffered by 36 members of Dr Kizza Besigye political house in Kisumu four months ago. Read more »

Africa: Equity Group and Deg Launch German Desk to Boost Trade and Investment in East Africa

Equity Group Holdings Plc and DEG - Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, the German Development Finance Institution, have announced the launch of the German… Read more »

Kenya: No-One Has Ever Tried to Bribe Me, Says Kenya CJ Koome

Kenya's first female chief justice has recently been accused of failing to properly investigate and tackle allegations of bribery and corruption within the judiciary. Read more »

Kenya: Ugandans Give Kenya Ports Authority Nod of Approval

Uganda, which is KPA's largest transit customer, remains integral to the port's operations, with a substantial share of cargo directed towards the country. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Deputy President in Hospital Ahead of Impeachment Vote - Lawyer

BBC | Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has failed to appear in Senate to testify at his impeachment trial, with his lawyer saying that he has been taken ill. Read more »

Kenya: Uganda, Kenya Strengthen Ties On Petroleum Importation

This meeting follows the successful start of direct petroleum products imports by Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) through Kenya's ports in Mombasa. Read more »

Uganda: Democratic Party Demands Museveni Remove Defence Force Chief

The Democratic Party (DP) has called on President Museveni to remove General Muhoozi Kainerugaba from his role as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) in the Uganda People's Defence… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Gears Up for Mashujaa Day With Focus On Housing Agenda

President William Ruto has reaffirmed the importance of housing in the Kenya Kwanza government's agenda, emphasising its potential to create jobs, eliminate slums, and safeguard… Read more »

Kenya: Uganda-Kenya Bilateral Talks Focus On Safe and Legal Cross-Border Mobility

Officials from both countries discussed the need for a collaborative effort to enhance peaceful coexistence along their borders. Read more »

Kenya/Uganda: Kenya Confirms Readiness to Co-Host Afcon 2027

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania won a joint bid under the Pamoja banner to host the biannual tournament Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Housing During Kibera Project Inspection

President William Ruto has reiterated his administration's resolve to eliminate slums and provide decent housing for all citizens through the Affordable Housing Programme. Read more »

Kenya: Is Kenya Becoming Unsafe for Ugandan Athletes

The tragic death of Ugandan marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei has raised serious concerns about the safety of Ugandan athletes training in Kenya, particularly in Eldoret, a renowned hub… Read more »

Africa: Museveni Snaps At Babu Owino As Kenya Touts Odinga for AU Top Job

This endorsement, made during a high-profile event in Nairobi, underscores Kenya's commitment to pan-African unity and bolsters Odinga's prominent candidacy on the continental… Read more »

Africa: Museveni in Kenya for Odinga AU Commission Bid Launch

In 2007, Kenya's Amina Mohamed lost to Chad's Foreign Affairs minister, Moussa Faki Mahamat for the AU top job after securing only South Sudan's vote from the region Read more »

Uganda: Call for Better Social Protection for Migrant Workers

Migrant workers across various host states continue to face significant challenges in accessing social protection, according to Keneth Oloka, president of the Kyeeyo Association… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Commissions Nyang'eni Village Electrification Project, Pushing Kenya Closer to Universal Electricity Access By 2030

President William Ruto has commissioned the Nyang'eni Village Electrification Project in Kisii County. The initiative is part of the government's broader effort to increase access… Read more »

Uganda: Number of Kenyan Tourists Visiting Uganda Increases By 110,000

The number of Kenyans who visited Uganda for the year ending December 2023 has significantly gone up to 490,000, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said. Read more »

Africa: Odinga Engages German, UK Envoys On AU Commission Candidacy

Raila Odinga, prominent Kenyan opposition politician and AU Commission candidate has held productive discussions with Germany's Ambassador to Kenya, Sebastian Groth, and the UK's… Read more »

Kenya: Former PM Odinga Calls for National Dialogue to Address Protests

In a recent statement on social media, Raila Odinga, a prominent Kenyan political leader and former Prime Minister, expressed strong support for the demands of Generation Z and… Read more »