Uganda and Tanzania are preparing to begin crude oil exports in October through the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), a landmark project expected to […]
Year: 2026
How a Presidential Directive Threw Uganda Airlines Into Two and a Half Years of Turbulence
Uganda Airlines’ leadership crisis over the past two and a half years can be traced back to a single decision that abruptly altered a formal […]
AI Is Not Replacing Workers Yet, New Report Shows
Artificial intelligence is not displacing workers as widely feared, according to a new report that suggests companies are using the technology to support—not replace—human labour. […]
The Rwenzori Mountains: East Africa’s ‘Mountains of the Moon’ and the Rapid Disappearance of Their Glaciers
Rising more than 5,000 metres (about 16,000 feet) above sea level, the Rwenzori Mountains stand among Africa’s most dramatic and mysterious landscapes. Straddling the border […]
Uber Exits Tanzania After Nearly a Decade of Operations
Dar es Salaam — Ride-hailing company Uber has officially exited the Tanzanian market, ending nearly ten years of operations in the country. The company quietly […]
SpaceX Buys xAI in Record Deal as Musk Moves to Unite AI and Space Technology
SpaceX has acquired xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, in a record-setting deal aimed at bringing together advanced AI technology and space […]
Low-Income Kenyans to Get PAYE Relief Under New Tax Reforms
The government has announced plans to exempt more than 1.5 million employed Kenyans earning below Ksh.30,000 from paying Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax. Treasury […]
Higher Electricity Sales Boost Kenya Power Profit by 5.5%
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has posted a pre-tax profit of Ksh.14.83 billion for the six months ended December 31, 2025, representing a […]
Tanzania Sets Aside Sh7bn for Youth Fish-Farming Loans
The Tanzanian government has allocated Sh7 billion to support youth-led fish farming projects, as part of efforts to expand aquaculture, create jobs, and improve food […]
Uganda’s UDC Earned Shs1.4bn Despite Investing Shs1.3tn in 22 Firms — Auditor General
Uganda’s state-owned investment arm, the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC), generated only Shs1.4 billion in investment income in the year ended June 30, 2025, despite having […]