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Kenya crime rate rises by 19pc in a tough economy, survey shows

Uganda, May 22 -- Crimes committed and reported in Kenya crossed the 100,000 mark for the first time, marked by a spike in theft amid tough economic times. Official data in the Kenya Economic Survey ... Read More


China back as Kenya-Uganda SGR financier

Uganda, May 20 -- Kenya has secured a commitment from China's Exim Bank for the funding of the standard gauge railway line from Naivasha to the Uganda border. Kipchumba Murkomen, Kenya's Cabinet Secr... Read More


Gulf States intensify scramble for control of Africa investments

Tanzania, May 19 -- The African investment landscape faces a major shift as Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) member States - especially Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar - increase... Read More


Uganda gives Belgian firm contract to develop Bukasa port

Uganda, May 19 -- Uganda has awarded a contract to a Belgian firm to reclaim land and dreg the Lake Victoria bed to pave the way for the development of Bukasa port. The Belgian firm Coil and Copplete... Read More


The game-changer in African transport and trade

Uganda, May 18 -- The Lobito Corridor, which links Angola, Zambia and DR Congo's mining areas, is going to be a game-changer in African trade and transportation of critical minerals, with experts now ... Read More


Why Museveni, Ruto want Atmis exit from Somalia revised

Uganda, May 18 -- The imminent exit of more African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) and the ultimate expiry of the force's mandate at the end of this year have triggered unease among troop... Read More


South Sudan government, rebel groups sign pact to achieve lasting peace

Uganda, May 17 -- South Sudan's government and the opposition groups have inch closely to towards lasting peace deal as parties involved in the Nairobi Mediation process made the first positive step w... Read More


South Africa attempts to stop Israel's Rafah offensive at ICJ

Uganda, May 16 -- South Africa will ask the top UN court on May 16 to order a halt to the Rafah offensive as part of its case in The Hague accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza Strip. The hearings ... Read More


Kenya, Uganda to extend oil pipeline from Eldoret to Kampala

Uganda, May 16 -- Kenya and Uganda have agreed to jointly extend the oil pipeline from Eldoret to Uganda in a deal that will see Kampala import refined petroleum products directly through Nairobi. Na... Read More


Malawi ex-president Peter Mutharika to contest in 2025 elections

Tanzania, May 14 -- Malawi's former president Peter Mutharika has publicly announced his candidacy in the country's 2025 presidential elections. Mutharika, who turns 84 in July, disclosed his ambitio... Read More