Kenya in Crisis: Police Shoot Unarmed Man During Protests Over Blogger’s Death
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East Africa
Kenya’s Deputy Police Chief Steps Aside Amid Blogger Death Probe
Kenya’s Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, has voluntarily stepped aside as investigations continue into the death of blogger
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Trump Administration May Expand Travel Ban to 36 Additional Countries
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a significant expansion of its controversial travel ban, potentially extending it to include nationals
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Uganda’s Electronic Traffic Fines System Sparks Motorist Outrage Over “Excessive” Penalties
Government defends EPS as essential for road safety while drivers cry foul over steep fines and poor signage KAMPALA –
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Tanzania Blocks Social Media Platform X
Information Minister Jerry Silaa confirmed that access to X (formerly Twitter) is being blocked due to its hosting of pornographic
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Besigye Ends Hunger Strike as Case Moves to Civilian Court
Veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has called off his hunger strike following the transfer of his case from a
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Uganda to Host Inaugural Middle East & Africa Digital Transformation Summit in 2025
Kampala, 20th February 2025 – Uganda is set to host the first-ever Middle East & Africa Digital Transformation Summit (MEA-DTS)
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Women in FinTech Hackathon Expands to Zambia and Malawi
HiPipo and COMESA Business Council to Empower Female Innovators in Financial Technology.The Women in FinTech Hackathon, a pioneering initiative aimed
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Jacob Kiplimo Smashes Half Marathon World Record with Historic Sub-57 Run
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo made history in Barcelona by becoming the first athlete to run a half marathon in under 57
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KCCA Receives 1,001 House Number Plates to Enhance Resident Identification
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has initiated a house numbering program to enhance urban planning and service delivery. Residents will
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Electoral Commission Extends National Voters Register Update by Seven Days
The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended the General Update of the National Voters Register by seven days, following appeals from
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Justice Flavian Zeija Vetted for Deputy Chief Justice Role
Justice Flavian Zeija has appeared before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, chaired by Speaker Anita Among, for vetting as Deputy Chief Justice.
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Michael Atingi-Ego Appointed as New Governor of Bank of Uganda
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Michael Atingi-Ego as the new Governor of the Bank of Uganda (BoU). Atingi-Ego, who has
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EAC and SADC Leaders Unite for Peace in Eastern DRC at Historic Joint Summit
In a historic move to address the escalating security crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the East African
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Fire Breaks Out at Closed Kiteezi Landfill, Residents Urged to Evacuate
A fire broke out at the closed Kiteezi landfill on the morning of February 8, 2025, prompting an urgent response
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Evelyn Anite Apologizes for Past Remarks, Sparks Speculation Over Political Future
Hon. Evelyn Anite, Uganda’s Minister of State for Privatization and Investment, has issued a public apology for some of her
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Balaam Barugahara Set to Tie the Knot with Mystery Model
State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has decided to bid farewell to bachelorhood and embrace married life.
Read moreMastercard Expands into Uganda with New Office to Boost Financial Inclusion
Mastercard has officially launched its first office in Uganda, marking a significant step in its expansion across East Africa. This
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Health Minister Urges Public Vigilance Amid Ebola Sudan Outbreak
KAMPALA – Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has dismissed allegations that her ministry is exploiting the Ebola Sudan outbreak
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Uganda Confirms Two More Ebola Cases, Bringing Total to Three
The Ministry of Health – Uganda has confirmed two new cases of Ebola Sudan, raising the total number of cumulative
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HiPipo Joins COMESA Business Council to Advance Regional Digital and Financial Inclusion
HiPipo is proud to announce its full membership in the COMESA Business Council (CBC), a partnership set to drive profound
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Local Designers showcase Fashion and Style at 2024 PSFU Women’s Day Katale.
Jinja residents were left thrilled as models took on to the runway to showcase various fashions as part of the
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Burundi President, Pierre Nkurunziza Dies Of Cardiac Arrest. – Government Confirms.
Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza, aged 55, has died of a heart attack, the government says. “The Government of the Republic
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Coronavirus In Tanzania! Inter-school Games Cancelled.
With many countries resorting to public gatherings ban in order to prevent the risk of coronavirus infection, Tanzania is apparently
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Boy Has Been Sleeping With His Landlady to Avoid Paying Rent!
A young man who voluntarily entered a ‘sex slavery” convenant with his land lady and unable to bear it any
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It’s The Biggest Song In East Africa. – Ugandan Entertainment Mogul’s on Sauti Sol’s Suzanna.
Latest project from Kenyan afro-pop boy-band: Sauti Sol is seemingly taking over the airwaves of Uganda by storm. This follows
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US$ 5 Million injected in Nimule One Stop Border Post.
TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) has this morning handed over the recently completed Nimule One Stop Border Post (OSBP) to the
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Germany Commits additional 8,5 million Euros Towards Conservation of Serengeti National Park.
60 years ago, then Tanganyika had the foresight to safeguard one of the world’s most significant ecosystems. The celebration at
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Vodacom Tanzania and WorldRemit launch mobile money transfers to M-Pesa accounts in Tanzania.
Leading digital money transfer service WorldRemit has partnered with Vodacom Tanzania to enable nine million M-Pesa customers to receive money directly to their
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