May 08
Malawi: Malawi Is Rich, Says Chakwera As He Leaves Us-Africa Summit for Another Summit in Nairobi, Kenya
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera has said Malawi is not a poor country as it is sitting on abundance of wealth, most of which he said is yet to be explored. Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Counterfeit Body to Rope in Small Traders in Fight Against Fake Goods
Capital FM
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has said it is committed to helping small traders fight counterfeits that hurt genuine businesses. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Secures Lucrative Market Abroad for Kenyan Tea
Capital FM
Tea farmers will earn more from the crop following a pact between Kenya and Liptons Teas and Infusions and Brown Investments. Read more »
May 07
Sudan: Ongoing War in Sudan Stalls Progress in Disputed Abyei Region
UN News
The ongoing conflict between rival militaries in Sudan has stalled progress towards the determination of the final status of the disputed oil-rich Abyei region which straddles the… Read more »
Kenya: KQ to Resume Kinshasa Flights Tomorrow After Release of Detained Staff
Capital FM
Kenya Airways will resume its flights to the Democratic Republic of Congo's Capital, Kinshasa, starting Wednesday following the release of its detained staff by the Congolese… Read more »
Rwanda: Nyabihu's Sheep Market Sees High Demand From Congolese Buyers
New Times
Sheep farming in Nyabihu district, Western Province, is proving to be a thriving business, attracting buyers from across the border in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Eyes MSMEs As It Targets to Expand Tax Base
Capital FM
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) have embarked on a joint tax education program for micro, small, and medium-sized… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Somalia Commits to Enhance Bilateral Relations in Trade Investment
Capital FM
Kenya and Somalia have committed to deepen their bilateral relations and economic ties in trade and investment with a view of boosting the economy of both nations. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Tamirt Expo Expected to Generate Over 3 Billion Birr in Market Linkages
ENA
The second edition of "Let Ethiopia Produce" (ETHIOPIA TAMRIT) expo will be held from May 9-13, 2024 at the Millennium Hall, in Addis Ababa. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Exempts Electric Vehicle Makers From Stamp Duty
Independent (Kampala)
Companies manufacturing electric vehicles, electric batteries, or electric vehicle charging equipment or fabricator of a frame and body of an electric vehicle; and employ 80… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Resumes Normal Commuter Train Services After Floods
Capital FM
The Kenya Railways (KR) has announced the resumption of commuter train services on four routes that had halted operations due to floods. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Resumes DRC Flights Following Staff Release
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways has swiftly resumed its flights to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a day after the release of two of its employees who were detained over a week ago in… Read more »
Uganda: How Flooding, Landslides Are Soaking and Submerging Economy [opinion]
Nile Post
One of the most immediate economic impacts of flooding and landslides is the destruction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities. Read more »
Kenya: Clinical Officers Hold Protests in Nairobi Over Low Pay
Capital FM
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) on Tuesday staged Protests outside the Health ministry office in Nairobi decrying what they termed as unfavorable working conditions and… Read more »
May 06
Kenya: Can Kenya Fund Doctors' Demands for Better Working Terms?
DW
Kenya's overburdened and underfunded healthcare system has ground to a near halt after about 7,000 medical professionals walked off the job last month to demand better working… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Is Attracting Increased Investments
New Times
For e-mobility company BasiGo, Rwanda is an ideal place for its investment. The firm has a commitment to delivering 200 electric buses to Rwanda by 2025, with an outlay of $40… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Names 'Sweet Spots' for National Digital Currency
New Times
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) says it has completed an initial feasibility study that is expected to serve as a basis for deploying its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), a… Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among Presses for Expedited Repair On Karuma Bridge
Nile Post
Parliament has urged the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to prioritise and expedite the repair work on Karuma Bridge to minimize delays faced by road users during the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Leap Into Central Bank Digital Currency
New Times
Central Bank Digital currencies, which are a digital form of central bank-issued money, are being studied globally for their potential benefits ranging from preserving monetary… Read more »
Kenya: Eritrean Cafe Struck Off List of Registered Companies in Kenya
Capital FM
Kesh Kesh Cafe Limited has been removed from the list of registered companies in Kenya. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Biggest Banks Record Bumper Profits Amidst Industry Turmoil
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's biggest banks recorded bumper profits in 2023 amidst industry turmoil that forced smaller banks to either divest their shares or voluntarily downgrade to credit… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa Ministers Expedite SGR Link From Indian Ocean to Atlantic
Business Day Africa
East Africa Transport Ministers convened to expedite the integration of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) across the Northern Corridor, in an initiative aimed at fostering seamless… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Introduces Cargo Flights to Eldoret
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways has commenced cargo flights to the North Rift town of Eldoret, intensifying competition on a route that has recently attracted other players. Read more »
May 04
Africa: AllAfrica Joins Forces with Ubuntu Tribe to Unveil the Revolutionary Ubuntuverse at the Media Leaders' Summit [press release]
allAfrica
The 2024 edition of the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit, May 8-10 in Nairobi, Kenya, will feature innovations to leverage the ever-changing media landscape revolutionized by… Read more »
May 03
Kenya: Whatsapp Edges Tiktok As Most Popular Social Media Site in Kenya
Capital FM
WhatsApp remains the most popular online platform in Kenya, leading with 22 percent of the market share, according to the latest report on the state of the media in the country… Read more »