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 […]
Thursday, 18 June 2026 17:00Rwanda secured $100 million in IDA financing for a project to modernize Kigali’s transport system and improve urban mobilityThe project includes dedicated bus lanes, a multimodal transport hub, expanded walking and cycling infrastructure, and electric busesThe initiative aims to reduce congestion and improve access to public transport as Kigali’s population continues to […]
CAPTION: President Yoweri Museveni, centre seated, pose for a photograph with officers at the Senior Staff College-Kimaka, Jinja Tuesday June 16th, 2026. (PPU photo). By Stephen Wandera Ouma JINJA – President Yoweri Kaguta has delivered a lecture of opportunity to army officers from various African countries where he emphasized the need for political integration. […]
A photo depicting an Israeli flag. By Agencies TEL AVIVI – Israel has imposed a travel ban on nationals from five African countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following reports of an outbreak and spread of the Ebola virus. In a notice dated June 10, […]
Rwanda has approved the creation of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency to oversee AI development, investment, adoption and governance.The move builds on the country’s 2023 national AI policy, which aims to position Rwanda as a leading African AI hub.Rwanda is supporting its AI ecosystem through the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub, a program backed by nearly $17 […]
By AgenciesThe United States has announced an additional $20 million to strengthen Ebola preparedness as part of wider regional efforts to contain the outbreak in East and Central Africa.The funding, announced by the U.S. Department of State in coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), brings total direct U.S. Ebola response […]
By AgenciesWASHINGTON, DC – The United States government is conditioning lifesaving health assistance on broad access to surveillance data and extractive rights to pathogen samples and data for pharmaceutical development, Human Rights Watch said Monday, June 8th, 2026. Human Rights Watch issued an assessment of seven bilateral health agreements signed in late 2025 with Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, […]
By Our reporter ENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured the World Health Organization (WHO) of Uganda’s continued commitment and preparedness to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation and swift public health interventions to prevent the spread of the disease. The President made the remarks on Monday, June 8th, […]
By Celia NsimireKAMPALA – KCB Bank Uganda has launched the second edition of the KCB East Africa Golf Tournament, scheduled to tee off on 27th June 2026 at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa.Organized in partnership with ICEA LION Insurance, Kenya Airways, CFAO, and Ruby Hospital, the tournament aims to deliver a premier […]
By Ernest JjingoKAMPALA – MultiChoice Uganda, a Canal+ Company has launched the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament in Uganda unveiling comprehensive coverage on SuperSport, affordable subscription options and exciting customer promotions ahead of the world’s biggest football tournament scheduled for 11th June to 19th July, 2026.Hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada, the FIFA […]