The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have pledged to take “concrete steps” to ease tensions and implement last year’s peace agreement, following talks in […]
What a market looks like from the inside: the Zambian Copperbelt
By John Kourkoutas, Managing Director, MrExportToAfrica Most writing about African business opportunity is done from…
East Africa Builds a Connected Future as Major Transport Corridors Drive Trade and Regional Integration
NAIROBI/DAR ES SALAAM — East Africa is embarking on an ambitious transformation of its transport…
Ruto Embraces Iteso Heritage as “Ojokotau,” Pledges Inclusive Politics Ahead of 2027 Election
ELDORET, Kenya — President William Ruto has been formally installed as an elder of the…
Middle East Energy Infrastructure Hit as Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates
Key energy facilities across the Middle East have come under sustained attack amid the escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, raising fresh […]
Ruto Launches Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba SGR Project in Major Infrastructure Push
President William Ruto has officially launched the construction of the Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension at Narok Teachers Training College, marking a significant step […]
Kenya Declares Public Holiday to Mark Eid al-Fitr Celebrations
The Kenya government has officially declared Friday, March 20, 2026, a public holiday in celebration of Eid al-Fitr. In a gazette notice issued on Wednesday, […]
World Bank Bars PwC Firms in East Africa Over Fraud and Collusion
The World Bank has barred PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) firms in Kenya, Rwanda, and Mauritius from participating in its funded projects for 21 months following findings of […]
Uganda, Ireland Strengthen Education Ties to Boost Skills Training for Youth
KAMPALA – Uganda’s First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, has called for deeper collaboration between Uganda and Ireland, with a focus […]
Ugandan Diaspora Set to Celebrate Museveni Victory, Launch Major Investment Initiative
More than 2,000 Ugandans living abroad are preparing to gather in Cape Town later this month to celebrate President-elect Yoweri Museveni’s reported landslide victory, while […]
Uganda-Kenya SGR Launch Highlights Ruto’s Nyanza Development Tour
President William Ruto is set to begin a four-day development tour of the Nyanza region on Friday, March 20, where he will commission a series […]
UK and Rwanda Face Off in £100 Million Legal Dispute Over Scrapped Migrant Deal
United Kingdom and Rwanda have entered a legal battle at an international court, with Kigali seeking more than £100 million it claims London still owes […]
OPINION: Why Community-Based Enterprises Hold the Key to Sustainable School Feeding in Kenya
Kenya’s ambition to provide nutritious, locally sourced meals to millions of learners through the National Home Grown School Meals Programme is both bold and necessary. […]