Sharp rise in Covid-19 and influenza cases in Tanzania puts government on the back-foot
Vida Mmbaga, assistant director of epidemic disease surveillance at the Ministry of Health said Tanzania has strengthened its capacity to detect and respond to epidemic diseases.
FGM prevalence in Kajiado starkly high at 78 per cent, nearly four times national average in Kenya – report
Speaking during a community outreach forum in Kajiado West, Gitonga said the NGO is working closely with administrators, teachers and religious leaders to promote alternative rites of passage that uphold cultural values without harming girls.
Pan-Africanism or Afro-Pragmatism: Africa’s economic theories evolve as Kenya hosts regional business summit
According to the government spokesperson, Afro-Pragmatism is not a departure from Kenyan ideals, but an evolution of them. Afro-Pragmatism is about repositioning Africa deliberately and strategically. It is about recognising Africa, a continent of 1.5 billion people as the next frontier for human growth, innovation and development.
Tanzania launches electrification project targeting 120 islands across eight regions
The initiative aims to install 20,000 solar home systems at a total cost of Tsh8 billion ($3.2 million). The project, implemented by the Rural Energy Agency (REA), was officially inaugurated by Deputy Minister for Energy Salome Makamba on Bezi Island in Lake Victoria
Kenya and Tanganyika sign deal to oversee management of Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika
Maritime safety and security will also be enhanced through measures to prevent pollution from shipping activities, share best practices and mobilise resources to improve safety standards on the lakes.
South Sudan ceasefire monitors call for swift cessation of hostilities as alleged extrajudicial killings rise
Between August 2025 and January 2026 alone, the CTSAMVM recorded 407 alleged violations, adding that direct hostilities between signatory parties had been relatively limited prior to the clashes between the SSPDF and the White Army in Nasir, Upper Nile State, in March 2025.
Uganda reaches milestone in linguistic diversity, multilingualism and protection of mother tongues
Uganda Tgovernment recognises language as a fundamental pillar of cultural identity, social inclusion and sustainable national development, the minister said.
Depression ravaging Uganda as mental illness incidence linked to economic struggles hits 70 per cent
Speaking at the launch of the State of Uganda Population Report 2025, Minister for Health Ruth Aceng said the evidence presented is deeply concerning, with cases rising to 843,295 from 494,326.
Uganda President Museveni – yet again – launches another 5-year plan to fight corruption
Speaking at the launch in the capital, Kampala, Inspector General of Government Naluzze Aisha Batala said the plan is designed to make a significant contribution to addressing corruption.
Tanzania backs stronger institutional cooperation on Nile River management at AU Summit
Tanzania has called for reinforced institutional cooperation and sustainable management of the Nile River to safeguard one of Africa’s most vital shared resources, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation said in a statement Sunday. The call was made by Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation...
