Browsing: East Africa
KAMPALA, Uganda — The opening stage of the Deputy Speaker election in Uganda’s 12th Parliament has highlighted both the strict procedural rules of Parliament and the…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Norbert Mao has secured 15 votes in the election for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, in a…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The endorsement of Thomas Tayebwa to continue serving as Deputy Speaker in the 12th Parliament has triggered renewed public scrutiny over his…
ENTEBBE, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has formally backed Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth and Thomas Tayebwa as the ruling party’s candidates for Speaker and Deputy Speaker…
NAIROBI, Kenya — John Mbadi has defended the Finance Bill 2026/27 against mounting political criticism, accusing Kalonzo Musyoka of misleading the public with claims that…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Police Service has moved to reinforce the Presidential Escort Unit (PEU) following a brief but high-profile security breach during President William…
NWOYA, Uganda — Three people have died and four others sustained injuries after a fatal road crash involving a Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) vehicle and…
SYDNEY, Australia — The death of a 26-year-old Kenyan student, Sheila Chebii in Australia is under investigation, with authorities yet to establish the circumstances surrounding…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Raila Odinga Jr has raised concern over the rising cost of living in Kenya, warning that increasing prices of basic goods are placing…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued guidance on how taxpayers can update or replace outdated phone numbers linked to their iTax accounts.…