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Category: Regional News
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 […]
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 […]
Kenya Central Bank Warns Against Damaging Banknotes Ahead of Valentine’s Day
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has warned Kenyans against damaging Kenya Shilling banknotes as Valentine’s Day approaches, following a growing trend of using cash […]
Tanzanian Banks Record Sh2.47 Trillion Profit in 2025 on Strong Lending and Digital Growth
Tanzanian commercial banks recorded a combined net profit of Sh2.47 trillion in 2025, reflecting strong growth in lending, increased customer deposits, and wider use of […]
Kenya’s 2% GDP Investment in Science to Transform Economy
Kenya is poised to dedicate 2% of its GDP (~Sh358 billion annually) to science, research, technology, and innovation (STI), up from the current 0.8%, as […]
President Museveni Strengthens Ties with Buganda Clan Leaders to Preserve Cultural Heritage
In a bid to bridge the gap between the central government and the Buganda Kingdom, President Yoweri Museveni has met with Buganda Kingdom clan leaders […]
US Expands Military Base in Kenya to Strengthen Regional Security
The United States has launched a $70-million expansion project at its military base in Manda Bay, Kenya, near the Somali border. The upgrade, which includes […]
Chemical Castration Proposal Sparks Debate in Kenya’s Fight Against GBV
Kenya’s proposal to introduce chemical castration as punishment for repeat sex offenders has ignited intense legal, medical, ethical, and financial debate, following the release of […]
TANZANIA: NECTA Results Reveal Ongoing Learning Gaps in Mathematics and Biology
The 2025 Form Four results released by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) have shown a strong overall pass rate, but they have also […]