Uganda to attend Kenya’s coast tourism parley in Malindi as East African nations explore how to jointly market products
Statistics shared during the media launch show that 466,000 Kenyans visited Uganda, making Kenya its largest source market, while 225,559 Ugandans travelled to Kenya, placing Uganda second only to the United States in tourist arrivals.
US Navy’s ambitious drone fleet programme ploughs into stormy waters
Since returning to office, President Donald Trump has made fielding swarms of drones a top military priority. Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” passed last month included almost $5 billion for maritime autonomous systems
Kenyan court gives government greenlight to import 250,000 metric tonnes of rice
The court ordered respondents to submit a progress report by November 3, 2025, detailing local production, farmers’ stock replenishment and actual deficit, with further instructions due on the same day when the petition will proceed to a full hearing.
New malaria drug Coartem Baby set for rollout in East and West Africa after successful trials in Uganda
Africa’s 1.5 billion people accounted for 95 per cent of an estimated 597,000 malaria deaths worldwide in 2023, according to the WHO. More than three-quarters of those deaths were among children.
In Uganda, an east African country of 45 million people, there were 12.6 million malaria cases and nearly 16,000 deaths in 2023. Many were children younger than five and pregnant women, according to WHO.
AU conference told world requires $7-$23 trillion for water investment between now and 2050
As part of their inclusive, transparent and extensive consultation process, both the UAE and Senegal further used this plenary session to collect views from stakeholders on tangible recommendations and deliverables to fast track water investments in Africa, with the aim of showcasing these at the 2026 UN water conference.
Africa grapples with $100 billion infrastructure financing gap as AU meets in Angola to discuss $1.3 trillion for electricity
The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD is the technical body of the African Union. The mandate of AUDA-NEPAD is to facilitate and coordinate the implementation of regional and continental priority programmes and projects and to push for partnerships, resource mobilisation, and research and knowledge management. Through AUDA-NEPAD, African countries are provided unique opportunities to take full control of their development agenda, to work more closely together and to cooperate more effectively with international partners.
Founder of Benchmark Solutions Ltd in Kenyan Laura Akunga elected treasurer of African business body
CONWOBAA has been designed to facilitate trade for women entrepreneurs through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), helping members of the WBAs access cross-border trade opportunities and build sustainable businesses.
India in massive reduction of taxes on small cars in line with PM Modi reforms, sending shares higher
Cars with higher engine capacity that currently attract 28 per cent GST and an additional levy of up to 22 per cent – resulting in total taxes of about 50 per cent – may come under a new special rate of 40 per cent, the source said.
Jobless Ethiopian youth risk kidnappings, death in Middle East leaving behind distraught families
More than 1.1 million Ethiopians were classified as migrants who left their home country and were living abroad in 2024, up from about 200,000 recorded in 2010, according to United Nations figures.
KWS optimistic about high park revenue despite increased charges for conservation
The new fees will see East African Community (EAC) citizens pay Ksh1,500 from the current Ksh860 to gain access into Amboseli National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park.
