Unanswered questions after Tanzanian President Suluhu’s handpicked commission finds 518 people died in last year’s violence
The commission chairman Mohamed Chande Othman said the number of deaths was likely to be higher, because some families buried their loved ones without taking their bodies to morgues
Museveni’s draft Protection of Sovereignty law faces resistance from opposition, civil society and banks for fear it’ll contract of liberties
If the bill is passed in its current version, Ugandans abroad would have to register as foreign agents to avoid delays in the processing of transactions through the banks, which would be punished for non-compliance.
How Kenya plans to cut transit time from Mombasa port to Uganda border from 76-80 to 36-48 hours
Kenya on Tuesday announced major reforms to speed up cargo transit along the Northern Corridor, a vital trade route connecting the Port of Mombasa to landlocked nations in East and Central Africa. Caroline Karugu, principal secretary for the State Department for East African Community Affairs, said reforms such as the...
Kisumu port manager expresses confidence the facility will handle over 700,000 metric tonnes of cargo this year
With plans to handle-up to 4,000 TEUs as containerised lake transport gains traction, Makau said Kisumu is rapidly consolidating its role as a critical inland gateway linking Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Culture, Arts and Sports minister announces Tanzania to host 74th edition of Miss World
Paul Makonda said Tanzania will become the second African country after South Africa to host the global pageant and the first in the East and Central African region to stage the event.
Dutch ambassador to Kenya tells Turkana County humanitarian support is key component of his government’s foreign diplomacy
Ambassador Beerends who was accompanied by representatives of International Finance Corporation (IFC), International Labour Organization (ILO), UNICEF, UNHCR and the World Bank – five partners implementing projects funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands in climate change, humanitarian services, natural resources governance, inclusive financing and systems strengthening under the PROSPECTS partnership, said humanitarian support is at the centre of Dutch foreign diplomacy.
Kenya pushes nuclear programme to meet 60,000 megawatts to power industrialisation
Siaya Governor James Orenge (centre) addressing the media in Kisumu on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 during an induction workshop for Siaya leaders on nuclear energy. Looking on is NuPEA board chairman Eng. Lawrence Gumbe (tight) and CEO Justus Wabuyabo (right). Credit: Chris Mahandara.
Kenya to spend $35.5 million to improve security and resources conservation on Lake Victoria
To improve safety, the government is rolling-out a program to make life jackets more affordable. Currently costing between Ksh2,000 and Ksh3,000, the jackets remain out of reach for many fishermen. Through a youth empowerment initiative, about 400 youths will be trained in tailoring and specialized life jacket production, with the aim of reducing prices to around Ksh1,500.
Coffee farming makes return to Taita Taveta as Kenya ramps up production for bigger stake in world market
New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union is spearheading farmer awareness and capacity-building initiatives promote best agronomic practices and improve production systems, in addition to facilitating market linkages locally and internationally.
Kenya launches TouristTap app to ease payment in tourism industry enhance convenience
The cabinet secretary further highlighted that the solution aligns with the government’s broader digital transformation agenda under President William Ruto, stressing that seamless payments are now a basic expectation for global travellers.
