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 »

Uganda: Bolstering Ties in Sight As New Kenyan High Commissioner Presents Credentials to Minister Mulimba

The newly appointed Kenyan High Commissioner to Uganda, Joash Arthur Maangi has presented copies of his Letters of Credence to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda-Kenya Joint Crackdown to Eliminate Illicit Medical Products

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) of Kenya and Uganda's National Drug Authority (NDA) have launched a joint initiative to tackle the pressing issue of illicit medical products. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Pours Cold Water On Speculation About Fire Set at Uganda House in Nairobi

Uganda House, a commercial building on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi's Central Business District, was vandalised and set ablaze during protests in Kenya. Read more »

Kenya: Odinga to Ruto - Stop Killing Our Children

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has called on President William Ruto's administration to immediately halt what he describes as the "murders, arrests, and detention" of youths… Read more »

Kenya: Uganda Should Retaliate Against Kenya's Persistent Trade Bans - Mwenda

The decision by the Kenyan government to block Uganda's milk again from accessing their market has drawn mixed reactions from analysts and economists. Read more »

Kenya: Bobi Wine Condemns Abduction of Protestors in Kenya

The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has expressed his concerns regarding the reported abductions of activists in Kenya. Read more »

East Africa: Uganda At Risk of Catastrophic Flooding As Kenya and Tanzania Struggle

The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi has called on the government to provide an update to Ugandans regarding their preparedness to prevent a potential climatic catastrophe… Read more »

East Africa: Ruto Sends Embattled EAC Boss to Russia As Envoy

Kenya's President Samuel Ruto has nominated the Secretary General of the East African Community, Peter Mathuki, as ambassador to Russia. Read more »

Uganda: Crossroads or Transition? NRM Top Brass Soul-Searching

On Thursday at Plot 10 Kyadondo Road in Nakasero, NRM launched its party registration process in an event that should have drawn its honchos in their droves. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, Kenya Urged to Lift Visa Restrictions to Boost Tourism

In a significant push for enhanced tourism collaboration, private sector leaders in the tourism industry from Kenya and Uganda have jointly called for the removal of visa… Read more »

Kenya: Second Edition of Kenya - Uganda Coast Tourism Conference Kicks Off in Mombasa

Uganda's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba and his tourism counterpart, Martin Mugarra have led a delegation of over 200 participants for this year's Uganda-Kenya… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Sends 200 Person Strong Delegation to Uganda - Kenya Coast Tourism Conference

Hon. Mulimba John, Uganda's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, in Charge of Regional Cooperation and Hon.Bahinduka Mugarra Martin, the State Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and… Read more »

Uganda: Four Killed After Turkana Warriors Violate Museveni Order On Guns

Four Turkana warriors from neighbouring Kenya have been put out of action in Moroto after violating a directive by President Museveni banning them from entering Uganda with guns. Read more »

Kenya: Second Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference Highlights Untapped Opportunities

Amidst the captivating beauty of Mombasa, passionate tourism professionals from the Uganda and Kenya have converged for the second Uganda-Kenya coast tourism conference,… Read more »

Kenya: Why Julius Malema Speech Against Ruto in Nairobi Has Excited Kenyans

On 9 November, two men stood before Kenyans to deliver long-awaited speeches, separated by just a few hours and a few kilometres. Read more »

East Africa: Kenya, Uganda Drive Simplified Trade Regime for Entrepreneurs

The First Deputy Prime Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has emphasised the potential for prosperity through the expansion of the regional… Read more »

Kenya: Ugandans Worry as Government Terminates Fuel Import Deals With the Kenya

Uganda's Ministry of Energy and Mineral has proposed a Bill in parliament that seeks to cut reliance on Kenya for importation of its petroleum products. Read more »

Kenya: Company Providing Digital Stamps in Uganda, Kenya Wins Court Case

SICPA, a Swiss company providing Digital Stamp Solutions (DTS) in both Uganda and Kenya has won a court case in which a Kenyan senator accused it of earning a tender illegally with… Read more »

South Sudan: Nimule-Juba Highway Placed Under Siege As Military Demand Salary Increment

The South Sudanese Joint Command Council (JCC) has imposed a siege on the Nimule-Juba highway and ordered residents of Nimule and surrounding areas to evacuate before any military… Read more »

Uganda: Kenya High Commissioner and I&M Bank Uganda Discuss Joint Environmental Conservation Efforts

The Kenyan High Commissioner to Uganda, His Excellency Rtd Maj. General George A. Owinow has today Monday 18 September 2023, hosted a delegation from I&M Bank Uganda, led by… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya to Scrap Container Deposit Fee at Mombasa Port to Ease Trade With Uganda

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has agreed to scrap the container deposit of $3,000 (about shs12 million) per container at Mombasa port as a commitment to easing business for Uganda… Read more »

East Africa: Kenya Seeks Help From Uganda to Tackle Power Crisis After 20-Hour Power Outage At Nairobi Airport

Kenya Power, the national electric utility company in Kenya, has reached out to Uganda for assistance in restoring imported electricity to address the power crisis in the country. Read more »