Uganda Airlines is making a bold move with a US$113 million investment to expand its fleet by acquiring 10 new aircraft. This strategic expansion positions […]
Kenya Has Abundant Renewable Energy. So Why Are Businesses Still Paying So Much for Electricity?
Imagine running a factory in a country known for its geothermal energy, wind farms and…
Ghana’s Cocoa Crisis: The Business Opportunities Behind a Struggling Industry
For millions of people around the world, cocoa begins and ends with chocolate. But in…
What Can an Akara Seller Tell You About Nigeria’s $11 Billion Food Industry?
Every morning across Nigerian cities, food vendors begin preparing meals before many of their customers…
UGANDA: Sebei Cultural Leaders Champion Safer Initiation Practices for Girls
Bukwo District, Uganda – Sebei cultural leaders are spearheading efforts to end harmful practices in the initiation of girls, promoting a transition to safer, culturally […]
Kenya Acts to Shield Economy from Gulf Supply Chain Disruptions
Kenya is taking proactive steps to protect its economy from the ripple effects of ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which are causing global […]
Women Entrepreneurs: Driving East Africa’s Next Wave of Growth
East Africa’s economic future is increasingly intertwined with the success of women-led enterprises. Across Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya, women are not only participating in business—they […]
OPINION: Digital Mourning: What Online Derision of Leaders Reveals About a Wounded Society
In recent years, social media has become a stage for collective reflection, frustration, and sometimes outright anger toward political leaders—both current and deceased. The widespread […]
Tanzania: Experts Raise Alarm Over Growing Encroachment on Pipelines and Power Lines in Dar es Salaam
Experts have issued a strong warning over increasing encroachment on critical infrastructure corridors, particularly oil pipelines and electricity transmission lines, in Tanzania. The concern comes […]
Tanzania Revenue Authority Launches New Billing System to Strengthen Fuel Monitoring
The Tanzania Revenue Authority has introduced a new billing system aimed at tightening control and improving oversight within the country’s fuel sector. The rollout of […]
President Samia Suluhu Hassan Receives Audit Report as Loss-Making State Institutions Face Increased Scrutiny
Loss-making public institutions in Tanzania are set to come under intensified scrutiny following the presentation of the 2024/25 financial year audit report to President Samia […]
UGANDA: CID Chief: 2026 Elections Ranked Among Uganda’s Most Peaceful
Uganda’s 2026 general elections could mark a turning point in the country’s electoral history, with authorities describing them as among the most peaceful in recent […]
OPINION: Uganda’s Digital Gap: Why Smartphone Growth Isn’t Translating Into Real Impact
Uganda’s digital landscape is expanding rapidly, with millions of citizens now connected to mobile networks and owning smartphones. But despite this progress, a critical gap […]