Browsing: East Africa
NANYUKI, Kenya — President William Ruto has defended his decision to allow the establishment of a U.S.-linked Ebola quarantine and emergency response facility at Laikipia…
NANYUKI, Kenya — Two people were killed during protests in Nanyuki on Monday, June 1, as residents demonstrated against the proposed establishment of a U.S.-funded Ebola…
NAKURU, Kenya — Seven suspects linked to the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy, which left 16 students dead, are expected to be arraigned in court…
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…