Browsing: East Africa
NAIROBI, KENYA — Private healthcare providers are poised to discontinue services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) starting Monday, expressing deep concern over substantial outstanding…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has accused former presidential candidate Kizza Besigye of using his ongoing hunger strike—now in its seventh day—to garner public…
NAIROBI, KENYA — The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has issued a directive requiring all sand transporters to obtain permits under new environmental regulations. In a…
NAIROBI, KENYA — Kenyan cuisine is a vibrant tapestry reflecting the nation’s diverse tribal heritage, rich history, and varied landscapes. Each region boasts its own unique…
GOMA, DR CONGO — The M23 rebel group has openly announced its intention to overthrow the government of Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi, signaling a major…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Minutes after opposition leaders issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the release of Dr. Kizza Besigye, Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, the National Unity Platform’s…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Detained Ugandan opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye, who has been on a hunger strike for a week, was returned to prison after being…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Ugandan government announced on Sunday its intention to discontinue the military trial of prominent opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye, urging him to…
BARINGO, KENYA — Baringo Senator William Cheptumo has passed away while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital. His family confirmed that he had been battling an undisclosed…
NAIROBI, KENYA — Raila Odinga is arguably one of Kenya’s most influential political figures, yet his career has been marked by a series of electoral defeats.…