KKOG Becomes First Company to Secure Cannabis Export License
New Times
King Kong Organics (KKOG Rwanda) has become the first local company to secure a 5-year license to cultivate cannabis for medicinal purposes, extraction, and export various… Read more »
Indian Companies Invited to Seize Investment Opportunities in Ethiopia
ENA
Ethiopian Ambassador to India, Demeke Atnafu called on Indian companies to further invest in Ethiopia and seize the untapped business opportunities in the east African nation. Read more »
Researchers Link HIV Infections Spike to Drought
New Times
Scientists say droughts could heighten the transmission of HIV, particularly through activities like transactional sex, The East African reports. Read more »
Ruto Ready to Sign Affordable Housing Bill Into Law
Capital FM
President William Ruto is expected to sign the Affordable Housing Bill into law this morning, marking a significant step towards the implementation of the housing project and the… Read more »
NTV Journalist Rita Tinina Found Dead in Her House in Kileleshwa
Capital FM
Popular NTV Journalist Rita Tinina is dead. Read more »
Why All Across Africa, Citizens View Police As 'Most Corrupt' Institution
Independent (Kampala)
For every two citizens across Africa, one thinks "most" or "all" police officials in their country are corrupt, according to the latest round of continent-wide surveys done by… Read more »
Kindiki Vows to Arrest Hecklers in Presidential Events As Factional Conflicts Rise
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered the arrest of hecklers in presidential functions amid factional conflicts in the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Read more »
You Could Legally Marry At 18 in Rwanda, New Bill Proposes
New Times
A Rwandan who attains the age of 18 years might be allowed to marry legally, in case they apply for it from a competent authority and provide valid reasons, according to a draft… Read more »
Sudan War - 'Iranian Drones Played Decisive Role in Omdurman Battle'
Dabanga
Iranian Mohajer-6 drones played an important role and were a 'decisive factor' in the success of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) battle to wrest control of the National Radio and… Read more »
Diamond Platnumz Calls Off Wedding, Not Ready for Such a Commitment
New Times
Renowned Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Diamond Platnumz has allegedly called off a wedding just moments before the ceremony was set to take place, after realizing that he wasn't ready… Read more »
Infectious Diseases Fester in Wake of Drought, War - UN Report
Reporter
A UN agency signals a worrying uptick in the spread of infectious diseases as "successive shocks" expose thousands of people across the country to measles, cholera, and malaria. Read more »
Rights Group Condemns Mandatory HIV Testing
Capital FM
The Kenya National Commission of Human Rights (KNCHR) has condemned the discrimatory action by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) of dismissing 133 candidates after being subjected… Read more »
South Sudan Closes Schools As Heatwave Intensifies
Independent (Kampala)
South Sudan on Saturday announced an indefinite closure of all schools as a result of heatwaves over the past few days with very high temperatures both during the day and night. Read more »
Kiir Sacks New Finance Minister, Appoints 12th Man in 13 Years
Nile Post
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has sacked his finance and planning minister after just six months in office. Read more »
Why Refugee Ration Cuts in Uganda Risk Long-Term Social Damage
The New Humanitarian
'The worst effects of these ration cuts are yet to be seen.' Read more »