Rwandans feel pinch as cost of living and unemployment soar
While the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended further tightening of monetary policy, there is a real risk that this could undermine economic growth still reeling from the pandemic.
Rainforest-rich nations ensure COP15 pact on nature sticks
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, reflecting the joint leadership of China and Canada, is culmination of four years of work toward creating an agreement to guide global conservation efforts through 2030.
Chinese firms ink deal for final phase of Tanzania’s SGR
The firms, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and China Railway Construction Company (CRCC), will build the final 506km section to complete the railroad linking the Dar es Salaam port to landlocked neighbours Burundi and DR Congo.
Agriculture, health, energy top EAC pitches to Americans
While Kenya is exploring value addition for its products that end up in the US and has even entered into a nuclear energy deal, Uganda went to town about the pharmaceutical industry, speaking on the need for vaccine manufacturing in the country.
Kirumira murder suspect kidnapped moments after acquittal
Hamza Mwebe at court earlier Plain-clothed armed personnel kidnapped Hamza Mwebe, shortly after the High court acquitted him on Friday for the murder of former assistant superintendent of police Muhammad Kirumira and his female friend Resty Nalinya in September 2018. While acquitting Mwebe who was jointly...
Speaker Tayebwa endorses fallen MP Okabe’s son as replacement in parliament
Thomas Teyebwa (L) with Emmanuel Omoding The deputy speaker of parliament Thomas Teyebwa has fronted Emmanuel Omoding, one of the sons of the fallen Serere County MP, Patrick Okabe as his replacement in parliament. Tayebwa presented Omoding to the mourners during the funeral of Okabe and...
Rozaho: Fine dining at its best
The starter looks like the classic Italian bruschetta appetizer, only briefer in size. But the fulsome, tangy toppings of fresh tomatoes, garlic, green bell peppers, and onions slathered with cheese radiate off a rich crunch. Mayonnaise and soy sauce are smudged on the side with...
Clashes in Sudan’s Darfur kill seven, state media says
Clashes between Arab and non-Arab groups in Sudan's restive Darfur region have killed at least seven people, state media reported Saturday.
Kenyan banks face biting shortage of US dollars
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revealed in its Country Report that Kenya is experiencing a period of tight forex demand, accompanied by reduced liquidity in the interbank foreign exchange market and a depreciation of the local currency following the war in Ukraine.
Covid-19: Why health experts are urging caution going into 2023
The shift was palpable after several failed re-opening attempts in many countries. The arrival of the Omicron variant in late 2021, with its ability to re-infect people and the record spike in Covid cases that followed, initially stoked scientists’ worst fears and confounded predictions for...
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