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 […]
Category: Regional News
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 […]
Hello Africa: How Kiswahili Is Building a Cultural Bridge Between Tanzania and China
In a bright classroom at the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam, a group of Chinese teachers repeat Kiswahili greetings with laughter […]
A New Journey Begins: Juma Jux and Priscilla Ojo Celebrate Tanzania’s Bold Leap in Regional Travel
Tanzania is soaring to new heights — literally and symbolically. In a landmark moment for African travel and cultural exchange, Air Tanzania has launched a […]
Harambee Stars Unveil Squad for CECAFA Four Nations Tournament in Tanzania
Kenya’s national football team, the Harambee Stars, has officially named its 25-man squad for the upcoming CECAFA Four Nations Tournament set to kick off in […]
East Africa’s Ambition: Can the EAC Propel Africa’s Biggest Trade Bloc Forward?
The East African Community (EAC)—comprising Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and now Somalia—has taken the helm of the COMESA‑EAC‑SADC Tripartite Task Force. […]
Blocked in Kenya, Brookside Dairy Finds New Market in Algeria
Brookside Dairy Uganda has found a new export lifeline in Algeria, following a lengthy trade standoff with neighboring Kenya that has shut the company out […]
New Partnership Aims to Make Homeownership More Affordable for Kenyans Locally and Abroad
In a groundbreaking effort to make homeownership more accessible and affordable, three key industry players—Optiven Limited, Everstrong Maskani LLP, and the Cooperative Bank of Kenya—have […]