Totalitarianism: Kenya’s UDA and South Sudan’s SPLM eye longevity after signing MOU with ‘cadre’ levels similar ruling parties in Tanzania and Uganda
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar Hassan said the agreement reflects the deep historical ties between Kenya and South Sudan. He said the partnership would facilitate cooperation in governance, economic transformation, and election preparedness while strengthening regional stability.
Use of brute force becomes a ‘norm’ as Kenya, Tanzanian capitals eye witness heavy police deployments to suppress protests
In Tanzania’s commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, police and military personnel were deployed and no protesters were seen. An annual trade fair continued under heavy protection.
East African Community to celebrate World Kiswahili Day in Burundi from July 5-7
More than 300 delegates, including language experts, policymakers and Kiswahili enthusiasts from the eight member-states of the East African Community (EAC), are expected to gather in Bujumbura, Burundi, next month for celebrations marking World Kiswahili Language Day and the third East African Kiswahili Commission (EAKC) conference, an official announced on...
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
Maritime director: Tanzania’s Dar port overstretched withs 110,000 tonnes of cargo it handles per month
Mohamed Salum, director general of the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation, urged operators to acquire larger areas to accommodate growing throughput.
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.