The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group have signed a declaration of principles in a bid to […]
Month: July 2025
Ugandan Robusta Coffee Farmers Find Hope as Global Prices Rise
Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture has projected a steady increase in Robusta coffee prices through September 2025, offering a much-needed boost for thousands of coffee farmers […]
Uganda Signs Biofuels Deal to Source 30,000 Tonnes of Maize Annually from Nwoya Farmers
The Ugandan government has signed a Public-Private Partnership Agreement (PPA) with Bukona Agro Processors Ltd to support the country’s Biofuels Blending Programme, under the Ministry […]
Ukrainian Activist Sparks War Dialogue Across Africa to Build Global Understanding
As the war in Ukraine stretches into its third year, Ukrainian activist Peter Zalmayev is taking an unconventional diplomatic route—by listening. Zalmayev, a well-known commentator […]
KENYA: Left Behind: Over 2,000 Disabled Children in Baringo Suffer Neglect as Funding Crumbles
Over 2,000 children in Baringo County — most of them living with disabilities — have been neglected in the past year, making Baringo the third […]
MP Njeri Maina Raises KSh 1 Million for Gen‑Z Protesters, Warns Against Fraudulent Fundraisers
MP Njeri Maina, the Kirinyaga Woman Representative, has confirmed she is leading a fundraising campaign and providing free legal assistance to Gen‑Z protesters detained after […]
President Museveni Pledges Shs1 Billion for Each Ghetto Structure to Empower Urban Youth
President Yoweri Museveni has admitted that the Parish Development Model (PDM) has mostly benefited rural communities and left out urban youth. During a recent visit […]
Uganda’s Refereeing Trio Shines: Nabadda, Kasalirwe, and Katenya Selected for CHAN 2024 in East Africa
Three of Uganda’s top football referees Shamirah Nabadda, Lucky Kasalirwe, and Ronald Katenya have officially been selected to officiate at the upcoming 2024 TotalEnergies CAF […]
Gunmen Kill Turkish Philanthropist in Dar es Salaam, Police Launch Manhunt
A well-known Turkish businessman and philanthropist, Alptekin Zeynalabidin Aksoy, aged 52, was shot dead in the early hours of Friday morning in Dar es Salaam, […]
East African Activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire Sue Over Alleged Torture and Deportation in Tanzania
Two respected East African human rights defenders, Boniface Mwangi from Kenya and Agather Atuhaire from Uganda, have filed a high-profile legal case at the East […]