Uganda ruling party, The National Resistance Movement (NRM) marked 37 years since the National Resistance Army (NRA) under the leadership of President Yoweri Museveni who captured power on January 26, 1986, after…
Tag: East Africa
Rwanda: The Safe Haven for asylum seekers?
After the High Court in London ruled the UK government’s plan to send asylum seekers to an East African nation is legal, many people are wondering if Rwanda is the Safe Haven…
Meta sued in $2 billion lawsuit over fueling ethnic violence
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, is seeking more than $2 billion in damages from Facebook, accusing the social media giant of making a profit from content that promotes…
Who is Manu Chandaria? A Philanthropist you should know about
Manu Chandaria is a Kenyan-born, Gujarati-speaking Indian businessman and philanthropist. He is the chairman and CEO of the Comcraft Group, a conglomerate with interests in steel, engineering, chemicals, ventures, and real estate….
Why Uganda’s economy is booming
Uganda’s economy is booming thanks to a variety of factors, including a growing population, a young workforce, good governance, and recent discoveries of natural resources. These factors are expected to continue to…
Kenyan court drops fraud case against Nigerian fintech firm
A Kenyan court has dropped a fraud case against Nigerian fintech firm Korapay Technologies, after the company was linked to online fraud by local authorities. Korapay specialises in providing digital payment solutions…
Senate president of Rwanda resigns due to health reason
Senate president of Rwanda Dr. Augustin Iyamuremye resigned from his position on Thursday due to health reasons, according to an announcement issued by Parliament. Iyamuremye has been president of the Senate for…
Kenya requests $750 million loan from the World Bank
The government of Kenya has formally requested a $750 million loan from the World Bank to help fund its development projects. The loan would be used to promote sustainable, resilient and inclusive…
Kenya’s digital economy needs more than infrastructure investment
Kenya’s digital economy needs more than just infrastructure investment. It also needs a well-educated and -trained workforce, as well as policies and regulations that create an environment that is conducive to innovation…
Muhoozi: President’s son criticises Uganda ruling party NRM
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni, has criticised the ruling party in Uganda, saying that it no longer represents the people of the country. Kainerugaba is a major figure in…
South Sudan: A weight on the East African Community
South Sudan is now a weight on the East African Community (EAC), it has been dragging down integration efforts and has strained the resources of its neighbours. This has had a negative…
Kenyan president Ruto suspends four electoral officials
President William Ruto of Kenya has suspended four electoral commissioner officials who refused to endorse the results of the last presidential election, which took place on August 9th and delivered his win….