Chogoria ESP Market to transform small-scale business,
Small-scale traders in Tharaka Nithi are beaming with hope as Chogoria ESP Market nears completion, opening new socioeconomic opportunities for the region.
Author: Kevin Sewe
Senegal names economist Lo as new PM after Sonko’s sacking
Senegal’s president on Monday named a senior economist as prime minister after sacking his estranged former mentor in a shock move, saying the new appointee had the expertise to steer the west African country out of crippling debt.
Uganda Ghetto Kids ‘can’t wait’ to join Shakira at World Cup
The Ghetto Kids, a Ugandan dance troupe made up of street children, spoke of their excitement at being invited by music superstar Shakira to perform at the World Cup.
Senegal parliament speaker steps down in political crisis
The speaker of Senegal’s parliament said Sunday he was resigning, two days after his close ally was fired as prime minister, deepening a political crisis in the debt-laden West African country.
Uganda confirms two new Ebola cases: health ministry
Uganda confirmed on Monday two new cases of Ebola, bringing the total to seven since the virus outbreak was discovered in the East African country on May 15.
Kenya’s Presidential Escort Unit Commandants Axed over Ruto Security Breaches
A dramatic security breach involving Kenyan President Dr. William Ruto in Kilifi has triggered sweeping changes within Kenya’s most elite police units, shaking up the command structure of officers tasked with protecting the Head of State.
Nigeria’s President Tinubu,74, to run for re-election
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, 74, will run for re-election in January, with the leader of Africa’s most populous nation named as his party’s candidate on Sunday.
Kenya’s Shujaa name squad for HSBC SVNS series in Valladolid and Bordeaux 7s
Kenya national rugby sevens team, Shujaa, head coach Kevin “Bling” Wambua, has named a 13-man squad to represent the country in the final two legs of the HSBC SVNS Series in Valladolid, Spain (29–31 May) and Bordeaux, France (5–7 June).
Uganda suspends travel to DR Congo over Ebola outbreak
Uganda on Thursday suspended all public transport to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a deadly Ebola outbreak was spreading.
US Sanctions Tanzanian Police Faustine Mafwele Over Gross Violations of Human Rights
The US has sanctioned Tanzanian Police Force (TPF) Senior Assistant Commissioner Faustine Jackson Mafwele over allegations linked to the “torture and sexual assault” of East African rights activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire.
