Kenya Detects First Case of Mpox Amid Regional Outbreak Concerns
NAIROBI — Kenya has detected its first case of mpox, the health ministry announced Wednesday, as the East African Community (EAC) urged caution in response...
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Kenya and Uganda Begin Talks on Eldoret-Kampala Oil Pipeline Project
NAIROBI — Representatives from the Kenya and Uganda governments have commenced talks regarding the proposed Eldoret-Kampala oil pipeline project, signaling a renewed effort to enhance...
36 Ugandan Opposition Supporters Charged with Terrorism After Deportation from Kenya
KAMPALA — On Monday, a Ugandan court charged 36 opposition supporters with terrorism-related offenses following their deportation from Kenya, where they had traveled to attend...
IMF Approves $3.4 Billion Loan for Ethiopia to Aid Economic Reforms
ADDIS ABABA – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $3.4 billion loan for Ethiopia to support its economic reforms over the next four...
Kenyan President Denies Airport Lease to India’s Adani Group Amid Controversy
NAIROBI — In a town hall meeting on Sunday, Kenyan President William Ruto dismissed reports claiming that the government plans to lease the country’s main...
Detained Protesters Granted Bail Amid Anti-Corruption Demonstrations in Uganda
KAMPALA — Ten protesters arrested during last week’s anti-corruption demonstrations in Kampala have been granted bail. The Chief Magistrate’s Court at Buganda Road set the...
Tanzania Settles $90 Million Dispute with Australian Mining Firm
Dar Es Salaam — In a significant resolution to a protracted legal battle, Tanzania has reached an out-of-court settlement with Australian mining company Indiana Resources....
Kenya Backs Raila Odinga for AU Chairperson’s Candidacy
ADDIS ABABA — In a significant diplomatic move, the Kenyan government has officially endorsed Raila Odinga for the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson....
Ethiopia Reforms Currency System in Bid to Alleviate Economic Pressures
ADDIS ABABA — The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has unveiled a sweeping set of economic reforms, including a move to let market forces determine...
Ugandan President Museveni Says Lifestyle, Not Poverty, is Uganda’s Real Challenge
KAMPALA — In a significant meeting held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni engaged with Mr. Yohei Sasakawa, the Chairman of the...
