Cairo, Egypt | Xinhua | Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Suweilam said on Sunday that Egypt is one of the world’s most affected countries by climate change, Ahram Online news website reported. The Egyptian minister made the remarks during the opening session of an environmental and …
Read More »Tribert Rujugiro welcomes EACJ ruling that Rwanda gov’ts seizure of Union Trade Centre Mall was illegal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entrepreneur and philanthropist Tribert Rujugiro Ayabatwa is pleased to announce that on August 30, 2022, the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) ruled that Rwanda government’s seizure and auctioning his Union Trade Centre (UTC) Mall were illegal. EACJ awarded Ayabatwa US$1 million, 6% interest and court …
Read More »EAC’s 5th edition of Arts and Cultural Festival ends on high note
Bujumbura, Burundi | Xinhua | The 5th Edition of the East African Community (EAC) Arts and Cultural Festival ended on a high note on Friday evening in the Burundian capital Bujumbura with different cultural performances from the bloc’s member states, the EAC said in a statement on Saturday. The statement said …
Read More »EAC, DR Congo sign agreement to deploy joint regional force
The regional force will be commanded by Kenya’s Major General Jeff Nyagah & one of the two deputies Brigadier General Emma Kaputa of the DRC 🔴 DRC will also do the following 1️⃣ Designate a Minister responsible for EAC Affairs 2️⃣ Remit the financial contribution of the DRC to the …
Read More »Uber announces expansions and new products in East Africa
This makes Uber available in eight cities across East Africa Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uber (www.uber.com) has announced new products, updates, and features focused on travel, safety and delivery in East Africa. Uber has announced its expansion into four new cities in Kenya; Eldoret, Nakuru, Naivasha and Kisumu. This …
Read More »Axed Kenya soccer chief claims back duties
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | Former Kenya soccer chief Nick Mwendwa, who was arrested in Nairobi last November, said Friday that he is back to running the sport. Mwendwa, who had stepped down after being charged in court with corruption and embezzlement of public funds, further promised to ensure the lift …
Read More »Activists seek compensation for Kenyan workers killed in Middle East
Nairobi, Kenya | THE STAR KENYA | Haki Jamii Rights Centre and Kituo cha Sheria say they will move to the High Court seeking compensation for Kenyans killed or maimed while working in the Middle East. The activists embarked on the process of filing public interest litigation in the court …
Read More »Africa reports 524 confirmed monkeypox cases: WHO
Brazzaville, Congo | Xinhua | A total of 524 confirmed cases of monkeypox, including 12 deaths, have been reported across 11 African countries since 2022, announced World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti Thursday. The majority of the confirmed cases are in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the …
Read More »Ethiopia earns over $560 million from gold exports in 2021/2022 fiscal year
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | Ethiopia has earned more than 560 million U.S. dollars in revenue from gold exports during the last Ethiopian 2021/2022 fiscal year, which ended on July 7, an Ethiopian official said Wednesday. State Minister of Ethiopia Ministry of Mines Thomas Tut said the bulk of …
Read More »Kenya to rely on imports to lower cost of electricity
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya plans to rely on imports to lower the cost of electricity for household and industrial consumers, a government official said Wednesday. Daniel Kiptoo, director general of the Energy, and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, told journalists in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, that neighboring East African …
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