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Koffi Olomide angers Kinshasa authorities with Congo war comments

Nairobi, July 12 -- Congolese rhumba legend Koffi Olomide's voice is known for good vibes across Africa. But he has lately been stirring trouble every time he speaks on local issues. This week, he ro... Read More


Uganda struggles to explain origin of extra diesel cargo in Mombasa

Nairobi, July 12 -- Uganda's bid to supply low-cost fuel got off to a messy start last week with the landlocked country now being charged millions of dollars more by Kenya in bond fees, just 12 hours ... Read More


Helvetas Tanzania's YES Project: Empowering youth through skills enhancement

The YES Project, July 12 -- Helvetas Tanzania is making significant strides in human capital development in the region, particularly through its Youth Employment through Skills Enhancement (YES) proje... Read More


President Samia replaces spy chief yet again as she readies for Tanzania election

Nairobi, July 12 -- President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Thursday appointed her third head of intelligence in less than two years in the latest indication of a major shake-up targeting her inner circle in... Read More


President Ruto sacks entire Cabinet

Nairobi, July 11 -- Kenya's President William Ruto hasfired all Cabinet Secretaries and the Attorney General Justin Muturi save for Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. He directedPrincipal Secr... Read More


How Cameroon's Paul Biya, 91, plans to stay in power

Nairobi, July 11 -- When Cameroon holds its next presidential election, Paul Biya will be 93. But the country's presidency confirmed this week that he will contest on his ruling party's ticket, as he ... Read More


DRC now Kenya's fastest-growing EAC export market

Nairobi, July 10 -- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has overtaken Uganda to become Kenya's fastest-growing export market within the East African Community bloc, new data shows, despite frosty d... Read More


Tanzania's Amsons makes $180m Kenya's Bamburi buyout offer

Nairobi, July 10 -- Tanzania-based conglomerate with diverse interests in energy, construction, food and transport has made a $180 millionbid to acquire the entire stake of Bamburi Cement in what will... Read More


Nairobi slaps Uganda with fresh hurdle on fuel imports

Nairobi, July 9 -- Kenya has thrown a fresh hurdle on Uganda's direct fuel import scheme, doubling the bond fee for imported consignments destined for Kampala to $45 million. Uganda'sEnergy and Miner... Read More


Kenya ordered to pay slain Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif's widow $78,000

Nairobi, July 8 -- A Kenyan court hasruled that the fatal shooting of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif by a police officer in 2022 was arbitrary and unconstitutional. High Court JudgeStella Mutuku ... Read More