Browsing: East Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya — Ride-hailing company Bolt has dismissed claims suggesting it is exiting the Kenyan market, confirming that a widely circulated document alleging its closure is…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministry of Education and Sports has dismissed widespread reports circulating on social media and in informal community discussions claiming that schools across…
BUIKWE, Uganda — The remains of legendary Ugandan musician Paulo Kafeero were exhumed on Monday under heavy police security as authorities moved to facilitate DNA…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Lenana School in Nairobi has been closed indefinitely following student unrest that disrupted learning activities on Monday night, with parents directed to pick…
WAJIR, Kenya — President William Ruto has dismissed concerns over the growing popularity of the “Ruto Must Go” and “One Term” slogans, saying the chants…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The United States government has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in Kenya following demonstrations in Laikipia County against a proposed…
KAMPALA, Uganda — For the first time in several years, Uganda’s Parliament is entering a new political chapter without the commanding presence of former Speaker Anita…
KINSHASA, DR Congo — For many Africans, the word Ebola evokes memories of overwhelmed hospitals, frightened communities, and health workers dressed in full protective gear…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed motorists to update their contact information on its digital platform ahead of the…
NAKURU, Kenya — Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has offered to provide VIP hearses and coffins free of charge to families of students who died…