Totalitarianism: Kenya’s UDA and South Sudan’s SPLM eye longevity after signing MOU with ‘cadre’ levels similar ruling parties in Tanzania and Uganda
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar Hassan said the agreement reflects the deep historical ties between Kenya and South Sudan. He said the partnership would facilitate cooperation in governance, economic transformation, and election preparedness while strengthening regional stability.
How affordable broadband is making internet accessible in Kenya’s informal settlements
Johnstone Namusasi, responsible for community outreach for the company, said that many families in Kibera are connecting to the internet from their own homes for the first time.
State to build Raila Odinga Mausoleum to preserve Kenya’s former prime minister’s political legacy
Speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony at the Kango ka Jaramogi home in Bondo, Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya said the project demonstrates the government’s commitment to preserving Raila Odinga’s legacy for future generations.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi warns prospect of Kenya sliding into violence during 2027 General Election is real
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who represented President William Ruto at the 21st Association of Member Episcopal Conference in East Africa (AMECEA) plenary assembly in Nairobi, appealed on young people to refrain from being bribed to cause havoc and mayhem in the country during election period.
Experts shed light on why oil prices haven’t gone crazy despite five months of US-Iran war
The United States, the world’s largest oil producer, pumped more crude, with production reaching a record 13.93 million barrels per day by April. It also freed crude from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of a record 400 million-barrel release coordinated by the International Energy Agency in March, helping cushion supply disruptions.
Relief as state issues 750 title deeds to shareholders of Kihiumwiri Land Buying Company in Murang’a County
The community is also seeking formal recognition of the name Kenyatta Farm in place of Kihiumwiri, saying the new identity symbolises reconciliation, peace and a fresh beginning after decades of violence, disappearances and prolonged legal battles over land ownership.
China’s equipment manufacturing, led by shipbuilding, drives export growth in first half of 2026
“Since the beginning of 2026, China’s equipment manufacturing industry has demonstrated characteristics of a solid foundation, multiple growth highlights and strong external demand,” Wang said.
Ugandan President Museveni warns South Africans to be wary of retaliation by other African countries to xenophobia
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has held talks with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa over the ongoing xenophobic violence and anti-migrant protests in South Africa, calling for decisive action to address attacks on African migrants. According to a State House statement issued on Sunday, Museveni told Ramaphosa that xenophobic attacks...
How Uganda’s law, media and diplomacy traps its citizens: Revelations of ‘Muhoozi Project’ plan to assassinate army generals opposite to him
Beyond shutdowns, journalists face “intimidation including arrest, harassment, destruction of equipment, and assault, especially for writing that is critical of the president and his inner circle.” A “special security unit, founded in 2017, monitors journalists’ social media activity.”
Congo’s ministry of health announces at least 930 people have died since Ebola outbreak in the east
The Ebola outbreak that was declared in eastern Congo on May 15 is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record. The Bundibugyo virus responsible for the outbreak is less common than others that cause Ebola disease, and there is no approved vaccine or treatment.
