Browsing: East Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyans seeking government services through the eCitizen platform are set to pay higher transaction charges under a new Treasury-backed fee structure that…
KAMPALA, Uganda — A National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) registration assistant has been remanded to prison after being accused of illegally disclosing citizens’ personal…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Employers, universities and institutions across Kenya can now instantly verify Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificates following the rollout of a…
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto’s recent state visit to Tanzania, intended to reinforce bilateral ties, has instead triggered renewed scrutiny of his diplomatic approach…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has resumed the second phase of its overseas job recruitment programme following a temporary suspension…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Jamaican dancehall star Spice has been formally welcomed at the seat of the Buganda Kingdom in Bulange Mengo, in a high-profile cultural…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is accelerating a sweeping digital transformation of the country’s tax system, rolling out technology-driven reforms aimed at simplifying…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s parliament has passed the contentious Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, following nearly eight hours of intense debate, capping an unusually fast…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ugandan government has issued a stern warning to social media content creators accused of exploiting children for online engagement, signalling a…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his criticism of President William Ruto’s economic management and labour policies, accusing the government of…