Popular Kenyan Actress Winnie Bwire Passes Away After Cancer Battle
Winnie had been fighting metastatic breast cancer for the past two years
Author: Joy Cheptoo
Ugandan Police Detain Women After Nude Anti-Corruption Protest
The women, part of a civil society group known as “Uganda Freedom Activists,” were detained as they marched towards Parliament with anti-corruption messages painted on their bodies.
Safaricom Denies Claims of Blocking Starlink Payments via M-Pesa
The ongoing competition and regulatory discussions highlight the changing landscape of Kenya’s internet services, with Starlink’s expansion presenting both opportunities and challenges for the local telecom sector.
Tanzania’s Dr. Faustine Ndugulile Elected WHO Regional Director for Africa
Dr. Ndugulile becomes the first Tanzanian and East African to hold this prestigious position since its inception 72 years ago
Ugandan Authorities Detain 21 Protesters Opposing Controversial Oil Project
Critics argue that the pipeline will displace thousands of families, threaten water resources and wetlands in Uganda and Tanzania, and endanger vital ecosystems
Kenya Confirms Second Case of Mpox
Kenya’s first Mpox case was reported on July 31, 2024, at the Taita Taveta border post with Tanzania
TANZANIA OPPOSITION LEADER DEMANDS GOV’T ACCOUNTABILITY FOR NGORONGORO LAND DISPUTE AND ACTIVIST DISAPPEARANCES
Mbowe’s press conference highlighted the urgent need for government intervention to address both the issues in Ngorongoro and the rise in abductions in Tanzania
Where is Deusdedith Soka? Tanzanian Activist’s Disappearance After Arrest Raises Concern
Soka had recently called for nationwide protests planned for August 26, 2024, to demand constitutional reforms and to highlight the issue of abductions in Tanzania.
Dodoma Police Commander Transferred After Controversial Remarks About Rape Victim
The transfer comes shortly after her controversial comments regarding a gang rape case, where she referred to the victim as a “sex worker.”
Maasai in Ngorongoro Protest and Block Highway Over Rights Violations
In the past four years, the Tanzanian government has suspended all social services, including healthcare and education, in the Ngorongoro area to pressure the Maasai to vacate their land
