Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed condemns extremism, warns of dangers of inflaming ethnic animosity
Abiy hailed the successful conduct of the general election as he highlighted that 50,188 of the 52,000 polling stations across the country opened on time and processed voters throughout the election day on June 1, with over 10,438 candidates from 42 political parties contesting for seats in the House of Peoples’ Representatives, the lower chamber of the parliament, as well as for various regional councils
Truth about Ebola centres in Kakamega: Rich scent of gold and coltan is egging US to set up shop in Kenya
The quarantine facilities are a red herring. Americans are setting up ‘gestation camps’ for resource exploitation in Kenya.
Kakamega in western Kenya classified as Ebola high-risk as the county starts preparations for testing, quarantine
KEHPHPU National Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer Brown Ashira said adequate staffing of public health officers, was necessary to strengthen preparedness efforts in Kakamega, Busia and Bungoma counties. He noted that the counties have been identified among areas requiring enhanced monitoring.
Ndombolo ya solo! A cultural revival is in progress in eastern DR Congo despite Ebola setback
Across cities under rebel control, artists say they are restarting live performances, returning to recording studios, and bringing back suspended festivals, school competitions, and workshops.
Uganda traders face huge losses after state closes Congo border crossing over Ebola contagion fears
Traders say they are frustrated by the slow movement of cargo trucks. Some at the Mpondwe border post said that, while they knew the tough measures are provoked by fear of Ebola contagion, they felt that holding up the trucks was excessive.
Ebola control stepped up as confirmed cases in eastern Congo hit 363, Uganda reports four recoveries
Uganda’s Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Diana Atwine said the country had so far confirmed 15 Ebola cases, including 11 imported cases and four infections among health workers who treated the first patient. “Out of those, we have also discharged four.”
Deadly gangster by night, feared Gor striker by day: How Gor Mahia’s dreaded player Nicodemus Arudhi met his waterloo in Kenya’s dreaded crime-buster
The most intriguing tale about Arudhi is that in 1965 he was released from prison just to bolster the Harambee Stars squad that was preparing for Gossage Cup (now Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations or Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup).
Kajiado governor criticises Kenya Wildlife Service over fencing of world-famous Tsavo National Park
Speaking at the Ole Lenku Township Primary School, the governor requested Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and relevant stakeholders to halt the exercise and return to the negotiating table to find a viable solution.
Rival political formations in Somalia trade fire in Mogadishu ahead of planned anti-government demos
Gunfire subsided on Thursday afternoon following mediation efforts led by the director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency, who visited the area and held talks with former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire. The discussions reportedly led to an agreement to halt the fighting.
Electric motorcycle firm cashes in on punitive fuel prices to rollout 10,000 electric bikes in Kenya
Powerhive Chief Executive Officer Christopher Hornor said the partnership brings together the firm’s experience in energy infrastructure and Kibo Africa’s presence in the motorcycle market.
