CAPTION: Kenyan plainclothes police officers arrest protesters during a demonstration marking a day historically associated with the pro-democracy protests of the 1990s that ushered in multipartyism, in Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Credit: AP/SA NAIROBI — Heavy police deployments in the capitals of Kenya and Tanzania suppressed planned protests on Tuesday, with July 7 a […]
CAPTION: South Sudan and Kenyan officals during the meeting in Nairobi Wednesday 8th, 2026. (File photo). By AgenciesNAIROBI – Kenya has summoned South Sudan’s diplomatic mission in Nairobi over the continued mistreatment of its citizens, citing the eight-month detention without charge of Kenyan Timothy Maina Nderi, denial of consular access, and escalating attacks on Kenyan truck […]
By AgenciesNAIROBI – Tanzania has announced a bid to expand access to affordable housing and infrastructure financing following discussions between the Ministry of Finance and Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) on the sidelines of the 26th Annual General Meeting of the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI). The discussion held in Nairobi between Tanzania’s Deputy Minister […]
CAPTION: President Yoweri Museveni, centre in white shirt, pose for photograph with the AFCON Local Organising Committee after a high-level meeting with at State House, Entebbe on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (PPU Photo). By Stephen Wandera Ouma ENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring Uganda successfully co- financial […]
CAPTION: Rigathi Gachagua, right, claimed Kenya’s President William Ruto, left, was involved in the closure of Uganda’s media houses. Photos: William Ruto, Rigathi Gachagua. Source: Facebook Rigathi Gachagua has weighed in on Uganda’s controversial media crackdown, making explosive claimsThe former deputy president condemned the military-led closure of leading Ugandan media houses and accused President William Ruto […]
CAPTION: EALA and SEATINI officials pose for a photograph after signing a partnership in Arusha June, 26th 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter ARUSHA – The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and the Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on […]
CAPTION: President William Ruto speak during a meeting in Nairobi recently. Photo: William Ruto. Source: Twitter By Our reporterNAIROBI – The Dutch government is primarily considering Kenya as a potential partner to establish a deportation centre for asylum seekers whose applications have been rejected in the Netherlands.The sources said discussions involving the African countries are still […]
CAPTION: Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji (File photo). By AgenciesJOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – A senior Somali government official was reportedly turned away from Kenya over questions surrounding his travel documents.Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji was reportedly deported from Kenya. Photo: Somali National News Agency. Source: UGCThe incident is said to have […]
KIGALI – Rwanda has ruled out opening its electricity transmission and distribution networks to private investors, bucking a regional trend as Kenya and Uganda move to expand the use of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to boost energy access. Kigali will continue to allow private players to participate in electricity generation projects, both through partnerships and as independent […]