Kampala/Kabale — Before the outbreak of COVID-19, an education officer in the district neighbouring Uganda’s capital Kampala decreed that teachers could not take computers, mobile phones, or tablets into classrooms. Frederick Kiyingi said phones and information and communications technology (ICT) tools distract learners and would compromise their learning and focus. But William Musaazi, a teacher […]
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Kenya’s sexual health rights are beholden to US decisionmakers. New legislators must take back control. For too long, sexual and reproductive rights in Kenya have operated in a vacuum. Despite the constitution providing for the “highest attainable standard” of reproductive health, legislators have failed to enact any legislation on the issue, shooting down a bill […]
The political climate in Somalia is now more conducive to addressing key national priorities following the end of the “contentious” electoral process in May, UN Special Representative James Swan told the Security Council on Wednesday. “To capitalise on this opportunity, federal and state authorities must collaborate closely to achieve progress on the new government’s goals, […]
Uber is expanding into eight more cities across Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana and raising its safety measures The company announced that it will now be operational in Owerri and Akure in Nigeria; Eldoret, Kisumu, Nakuru and Naivasha in Kenya; and Tamale and Sunyani in Ghana The ride-hailing app has also launched sharing options across the […]
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Kenya: What Next for Kenya?
Now affirmed by the Supreme Court, the Ruto administration will have campaign promises put to the test. On Monday, Kenya’s Supreme Court resoundingly rejected challenges to the August 9 election, affirming the victory of William Ruto and his United Democratic Alliance. Shortly thereafter, outgoing Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta broke his long silence about the electoral […]
Kenya’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell below the 50 points mark to 44.2 in August 2022, down from 46.3 in July, to indicate deteriorating conditions for businesses in the country Businesses in Kenya were negatively affected by the August 2022 general elections, further deepening woes currently being experienced in the country’s private sector The decline […]
The death toll from the landslides that hit Kasese in the wee hours of Wednesday morning has risen to 15, Uganda Red Cross has indicated. Tragedy befell homes at Kasika village, Rukoki Sub County which saw several people buried by the landslide that hit at around 4am when everyone was asleep. Whereas earlier, the response […]
Nairobi — Joshua Kainja, a Ugandan, traveled to Kenya in 2018 seeking to enjoy the country’s scenic destinations as well as try its authentic foods. Kainja and his friend John Muhindo were staying at an Airbnb in Ruaka, where each day they undertook different expeditions. One challenge they noticed was that being a tourist in […]
Nairobi — Officials tasked with planning the swearing in ceremony of President Elect William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua at the Kasarani stadium have said the preparations are on top gear. The swearing-in will take place next week on Tuesday and several Heads of States and foreign delegations are expected to grace the event […]
Nairobi — Nine out of the 40 applicants who applied for the Senate Speaker post have submitted their application before the stipulated deadline that was set at 2.30PM. Among the front runners who have submitted their nomination papers for the post include Kenya Kwanza Alliance candidate Amason Kingi and Kalonzo Musyoka who was fronted by […]
Khartoum — Employees working in Sudan’s electricity sector announced the start of a two-day strike on Tuesday across several states after the Ministry of Energy and Oil failed to meet their demands for the implementation of the 2022 new salary structure. The states affected by the strikes include Khartoum, Red Sea state, North Kordofan, South […]
The United Nations Security Council held a closed-door meeting on the situation in Somalia today. The Special Envoy of the Secretary General of the United Nations, James Swan, the Acting Special Envoy of the African Union in Somalia, Fiona Lortan, and the Special Envoy of the European Union in charge of the Horn of Africa, […]
Burundi’s parliament on Wednesday approved the appointment of a new prime minister after President Evariste Ndayishimiye warned last week of a possible coup plot against him. Security Minister Gervais Ndirakobuca has replaced Alain Guillaume Bunyoni as prime minister after a unanimous vote in parliament, according to the national broadcaster RTNB. Bunyoni’s departure came after President […]
The contractors of Uganda’s second international airport, Kabaale International Airport, also known as Hoima Oil City International Airport, say the airport is due for completion in February 2023. SBC Uganda Ltd is in charge of the construction work, which it began in 2018.The airport is 200 kilometres by air from Entebbe International Airport, and 33 […]
TotalEnergies EP Uganda has committed $150,000 (Shs 576 million) to boost the capacity of Makerere University in emergency medicine. The deal was part of the three-year memorandum of understanding that was signed recently between Makerere University and TotalEnergies. Under the MOU, the money shall be dedicated towards upgrading the emergency medical skills training center at […]
The recently released parliamentary committee report on the national economy and the state of indebtedness, grants, and guarantees indicates that Uganda’s public debt stock had increased by 22 per cent. The money Uganda owes to different creditors shot up to Shs 69.513 trillion ($19.54 billion) by the end of the financial year 2020/21, from Shs […]
Kenya’s Supreme Court has confirmed William Ruto’s election as president in a unanimous ruling following the submission of eight petitions seeking to annul the result. The court dismissed all the petitions, including that submitted by the losing candidate, Raila Odinga. It found that some of the claims “were based on forged documents and ‘sensational information’.” […]
Addis Abeba — The National Dialogue (ND) has become popular for conflict transformation, lest it may be manipulated to consolidate the power of a ruling party. For a country like Ethiopia, where the legitimacy of the state has been in deep trouble since its establishment, a non-inclusive proclamation such as ‘the Ethiopian Proclamation for the […]