Browsing: East Africa
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — South Sudanese authorities have imposed a temporary ban on social media platforms for at least 30 days, following videos that allegedly showed…
NAIROBI, KENYA — The Government of Kenya has announced that all Inua Jamii beneficiaries will begin receiving their payments through the eCitizen M-Pesa platform starting…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially launched a crucial voter registration and update exercise ahead of Uganda’s 2026 General Elections. This initiative allows…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has recently destroyed 36 tonnes of contraband cigarettes valued at Shs 7 billion in unpaid taxes, reinforcing its…
LIRA, UGANDA — The Minister of Internal Affairs, Maj Gen (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, has openly criticized Gender Minister Betty Amongi, labeling her a political failure…
NAIROBI, KENYA — Nairobi has earned a prestigious spot as the fifth-best city in Africa, according to the Travellers’ Choice Awards by Tripadvisor. This recognition highlights…
NAIROBI, KENYA — Kenya’s Interior Minister announced the deployment of 217 additional police officers to Haiti as part of an international effort to combat escalating…
Authorities in Busia have successfully rescued 22 children believed to be victims of aggravated trafficking. The minors, aged between 4 and 17, were reportedly being…
Uganda has reported a rise in cholera cases, with the total number reaching 67 since the outbreak began in the northern part of the country…
The Ministry of Energy has introduced new measures to regulate the export and sale of gold, addressing growing concerns over discrepancies between the quantities of…