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 »

Kenya: Uganda Chamber of Commerce Petitions Kenya ,Tanzania Over Ocean Access

Uganda's private sector leaders have reawakened the long-standing national debate on the country's access to the Indian Ocean, citing persistent trade disruptions, regional policy… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, Kenya Ramp Up SGR Land Acquisition After Harmonising Standards

Uganda and Kenya have agreed on a series of technical and policy positions to ensure a seamless Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) system connecting the two countries, following a… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Warns Citizens Against Involvement in Uganda Politics Following Arrest of Activists

Kenya's High Commissioner to Uganda, Joash Maangi, has cautioned Kenyan nationals against involvement in Uganda's internal political affairs, stressing that such actions could… Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni Bids Farewell to Bishop Okude of Katakwa Diocese in Kenya

President Museveni has joined hundreds of Christians in bidding farewell to Rt Rev John Okude Omuse, the outgoing Bishop of Katakwa Anglican Diocese in Kenya, who retired after… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Says Freed Kenyan Activists Planned to Train Ugandan Youths to Riot

President Museveni has claimed that the two recently freed Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were arrested for allegedly planning to train Ugandan youths in riot… Read more »

Uganda: Kabaka Sends 102 Farmers to Kenya for Modern Agriculture Training

The Buganda Kingdom has dispatched 102 farmers and livestock keepers from various counties across the Kingdom to Kenya for a five-day intensive agricultural training aimed at… Read more »

Kenya: Kabaka Sends 102 Farmers to Kenya for Modern Agricultural Training

The Kabaka of Buganda has sponsored 102 farmers and livestock keepers from across the Kingdom to Kenya for a five-day intensive agricultural training designed to equip them with… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Says Kenya Is Positioning As Regional Medical Hub

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that Kenya's ongoing modernisation of health facilities is propelling the country toward becoming East Africa's leading medical… Read more »

Uganda: Tourism, Youth, Innovation, Technology Take Centre Stage At the Fourth Uganda-Kenya Coast Conference

The fourth Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference and Exhibition has kicked off at the Ocean Beach Resort and Spa in Malindi under the theme "Leveraging Youth, Innovation, and… Read more »

Kenya: Uganda, Kenya Approve Feasibility Study for Cross-Border Expressway

Uganda and Kenya have jointly approved the feasibility study for the proposed Multinational Expressway that will link the two countries via the Northern Corridor, paving the way… Read more »

Kenya: He Made Kenya His Lifetime Project - Ida Odinga

Mama Ida Odinga, widow of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, delivered an emotional farewell to her husband of more than five decades, recalling their shared journey… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto, Leaders Pay Final Respects to Raila Odinga As Body Lies in State

President William Ruto led senior government officials, legislators, and opposition figures in viewing the body of Raila Odinga at Parliament Buildings, where it has been placed in… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Mourns 'Freedom Fighter' Raila Odinga

President Museveni has paid tribute to the late former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a "freedom fighter" and "Pan-Africanist" whose death marks the… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Govt Mourns Raila Odinga

The government has joined Kenya and the wider East African community in mourning the death of veteran opposition leader Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as "a man who put the… Read more »

Africa: Gachagua Hails Odinga As 'Lion of Africa' and Father of Kenya's Democracy

Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has paid an emotional tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as "the father of our democracy"… Read more »

Uganda: Court Orders Govt to Produce Missing Kenyan Activists Dead or Alive

The High Court in Kampala has issued a habeas corpus order directing the government to produce two missing Kenyan nationals--Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi--dead or alive on October… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Activists Demand Release of Kenyan Colleagues From Military Custody

Human rights lawyers and activists in Uganda have filed a petition in the High Court (Civil Division) seeking the immediate release of two Kenyan political activists, Nicholas Oyoo… Read more »

Kenya: Tourist Pouring Beer Down Elephant's Trunk in Kenya Sparks Anger

Several investigations have been launched after a Spanish man in Kenya posted videos of himself pouring beer down an elephant's trunk - sparking anger on social media. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Assures Kenyan-Based Investors of Partnership in Infrastructure Projects

President Museveni has assured Kenya-based investors from Rebel Group, an international consultancy and investment firm, of Uganda's readiness to partner with them in key… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda, Kenya Launch Fourth Coast Tourism Conference

Preparations are underway for the fourth Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference, Exhibition, and Familiarization (Fam) Trip, set to run from October 27 to 29 at Ocean Beach Resort… Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Senate Orders Deep Review of Kenya's Major Non-Nato Ally Status

The United States Senate has ordered a sweeping review of Kenya's recently conferred Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) status, citing urgent concerns over Nairobi's alleged ties with… Read more »