Latest east africa stories from across Kenya.
High Court nullification of Vodacom’s purchase of the Government’s 15 percent stake in Safaricom has attracted a lot of attention. Government records show the transaction was intended to provide seed capital for the National Infrastructure…
Africa insures only 3 to 5% of disaster losses, compared with about 40% globally, leaving governments to absorb more than 90%=of losses estimated at $7 to $15 billion, experts at the inaugural two-day CDRFI Africa Forum, said. Themed…
Regional event investors are banking on the planned Kenya’s national convention bureau that they say will accelerate strong industry collaboration while creating a single platform aimed at coordinating the planning, marketing, and delivery…
President William Ruto and first lady Rachel Ruto joined thousands of worshippers at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on the last day of Rhema Feast 2026 prayer festival, reflecting Kenya’s diverse faith. The annual praise and worship movement,…
The Royal Family in Uganda has announced the death of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro. In a statement on August 27, the family said the monarch died at approximately 10:00 p.m., describing his…
Tanzania has suspended a weekly newspaper for six months over alleged breaches of media law, the information ministry said Wednesday, after the outlet published a story alleging government divisions. International observers have warned of…
Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda has announced the resumption of its operations after weeks of disruption, assuring audiences, advertisers and business partners that its television, print, radio and digital platforms will progressively…
KAMPALA— Uganda has officially nominated seasoned diplomat Ambassador Olara Otunnu for the post of United Nations Secretary-General, positioning the former foreign minister and senior UN official as the country’s candidate to succeed…
A Tanzanian university lecturer who was arrested earlier this month over allegations of inciting anti-government protests has now been charged with terrorism. Melkisedek Kaijage, who works at the University of Dodoma, had appeared at a…
Police in Ethiopia say they have arrested 17 suspects including the alleged leader of what they say is a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network. The gang is accused of “the deaths of 60 migrants”, sexually abusing…
At least 20 schoolchildren and one adult have been killed after a bus carrying pupils on a study trip crashed in eastern Uganda, local officials say, in one of the country’s deadliest road accidents involving children in recent years.…
NTV Uganda and Spark TV were forced off air by 5:00am local time on Sunday after an overnight security crackdown at Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda premises in Namuwongo and Kampala Serena Hotel, following a shutdown order by first son and…
Uganda criticised air travel restrictions imposed by countries including the United States over an Ebola outbreak which has spilt over from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo as “unfair”. The East African country’s response to…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially announced a nationwide recruitment exercise for 10,200 new soldiers, with military authorities emphasizing science education, professionalism and strict anti-corruption enforcement…
Churches in Uganda have begun suspending gatherings and religious events following growing concerns over Ebola infections reported in the country. The Ebola situation has further disrupted major public activities in Uganda, with…
The Government of Rwanda has clarified that recent changes to public service laws do not result in any salary increases or reductions for public servants, stating that the changes focus on adjusting allowances to align with ongoing pension…
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has urged the international community to take a measured approach to reporting on Ebola outbreaks in Africa, arguing that the disease is far more manageable than COVID-19 and should not trigger widespread…
The United States Embassy in Uganda has announced a temporary suspension of all visa services, citing concerns linked to an ongoing Ebola outbreak that has raised public health fears across the region. In a notice on May 18, 2026, the…
A Nigerian court has handed a 75-year jail term to former Power Minister Saleh Mamman after finding him guilty of diverting about ₦33.8 billion ($24.7 million) meant for critical electricity projects. The Federal High Court in Abuja found…
Uganda’s First Lady, Janet Museveni, was noticeably absent from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s swearing‑in ceremony for his seventh term. The ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 12, at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, and since…
A woman has given birth to rare quintuplets in Ethiopia’s Harari Regional state after 12 years of trying for a baby. Bedriya Adem said she and her husband were “overjoyed” to be “blessed with five children at once”. The 35-year-old…
Tanzania’s opposition party ACT Wazalendo has rejected the findings of the Chande Commission report on the October 2025 killings, terming it inadequate and calling for far-reaching political, legal and institutional reforms. In a press…
Drivers and transporters moving cargo to South Sudan have been ordered to immediately stop loading and dispatching goods following a directive by the Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA). In a statement issued on May…
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has acted at the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), dismissing senior officers and ordering a management review following a nationwide power blackout. In a notice dated May 2, 2026,…
