Kenya’s lands ministry begins land use and urban development regulations review to redefine riparian reserves
During a public forum held at Magharibi Hall in Kakamega town that was attended by both national and county officers and other stakeholders, a senior physical planner in the Department of Lands and Physical Planning Arthur Mbatia said that the proposed changes and new multi-tier institutional structures swill be allocated planning powers.
How Museveni’s ‘governing of Uganda by misgoverning’ for 40 years churned out clients and slaves instead of citizens
The National Resistance Movement did not come to power promising to dismantle Uganda’s complex, self-regulating systems. It came promising security, stability and modernisation.
Why Ugandans want Bundibugyo name of Ebola virus currently ravaging eastern Congo changed to avoid stigmatisation
The Ugandan district’s connection to the Bundibugyo virus stems from an Ebola outbreak there nearly two decades ago that was flagged as a new species of Ebola, a viral disease that usually manifests as haemorrhagic fever.
Kicks and cuts to fly in Nairobi as Kenya hosts 2026 Union of African Karate Federations championship
Kenya Karate Federation President Richard Binga expressed confidence that Kenya would outperform rivals and finish top of the standings after placing second in last year’s championship in Ethiopia.
African leaders push nuclear investment agenda at Kigali summit as energy is viewed as central to continent’s future
Speaking at the summit, Rwandan President Paul Kagame said that nuclear energy is increasingly part of the global clean energy transition and should be integrated into Africa’s long-term development strategy.
Kenya braces for depressed rainfall and warmer-than-average temperatures in June-July
According to ICPAC, the evolving 2026 climate conditions resemble those experienced during the strong El Niño years of 1997 and 2023, when several parts of the region, including western Kenya, recorded below-normal rainfall.
Industrialist Aliko Dangote ignores oil producing Nigeria for a $17 billion oil refinery in East Africa
The proposed refinery is expected to cost between $15 billion and $17 billion, with a planned processing capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
Africa CDC confirms Ebola outbreak in war-ravaged eastern Congo after testing 20 samples
In a statement, the public health agency said the latest update shows about 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths, mainly in Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones.
EAC militaries launch two-week command post exercise in Kenya to bolster preparedness
Speaking at the opening ceremony, EAC Deputy Secretary General Andrea Malueth said the region continues to face complex security threats
Eastern Congo militia group declares unilateral ceasefire ahead of proposed talks
The CRP has been reported active in Ituri Province, where Congolese government forces have recently conducted operations against the group in Djugu territory.
