European Union and Kenya sign ambitious Economic Partnership Agreement with strong sustainability provisions

18/12/2023

Kenya President William Ruto The EU and Kenya today signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows, and contribute to sustainable economic growth....

Patients at Biiso Health Center IV in Buliisa Most health facilities in the district are battling acute drug shortages and lack of mortuaries (PHOTO/URN)

Concern as patients share wards with dead bodies in Buliisa health facilities

18/12/2023

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Patients at Biiso Health Center IV in Buliisa Most health facilities in the district are battling acute drug shortages and lack of mortuaries (PHOTO/URN) Medics in Buliisa district have appealed...

Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, chairing the House on Wednesday 13 December 2023

2024/2025 Financial Budget: Among sets strict timelines

17/12/2023

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Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, chairing the House Following the submission of the National Budget Framework Paper (BFP) by the Finance Minister, Speaker, Anita Among, has charged Members of Parliament...

Infobip foresees a surge in messaging interactions on Black Friday and the Festive Season.

Infobip offers tips for businesses to optimize retail touchpoints and amplify festive season sales through effective communication channels

15/12/2023

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Infobip foresees a surge in messaging interactions on Black Friday and the Festive Season. Infobip, a leading global cloud communications platform, has urged businesses to leverage communication channels strategically to...

Jumia currently operates its food delivery business in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Ivory Coast.

Jumia to closes food delivery business

14/12/2023

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Jumia currently operates its food delivery business in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Ivory Coast. African e-commerce firm Jumia Technologies will close its food delivery business in all seven...

Be deliberate on investing in local content, media houses told

08/12/2023

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Alkebulan TV launches in Uganda KAMPALA - Media houses in Uganda have been challenged to leverage technology and produce unique content that promotes African cultural values and programmes. Speaking during...

Brian Mbasa, Senior Manager MTN Foundation talks to learners of Hornby High School Junior as they use computers courtesy of the telecom company to stir digital skills among learners (PHOTO/Courtesy)

MTN Foundation’s Digital Access for Inclusion empowers 1,400 learners with special needs

08/12/2023

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Brian Mbasa, Senior Manager MTN Foundation talks to learners of Hornby High School Junior as they use computers courtesy of the telecom company to stir digital skills among learners (PHOTO/Courtesy)...

Many roads and bridges have been washed away due to flooding, landslides and erosion in many parts of the country. Transportation of commodities by road has become difficult in the countryside.

Traffic on Kampala-Masaka highway disrupted as road section sinks in at Busega

06/12/2023

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Many roads and bridges have been washed away due to flooding, landslides and erosion in many parts of the country. Transportation of commodities by road has become difficult in the...

An Ogiek house burned down during a previous series of evictions. © OPDP

Kenya: Are carbon credits behind Ogiek evictions? NGOs release statement in run-up to COP28

02/12/2023

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An Ogiek house burned down during a previous series of evictions. © OPDP Three leading human rights organizations have released a statement denouncing Kenya’s illegal evictions of the Ogiek people, and highlighting...

Katuna-Muko-Kamuganguzi road project is intended to improve rural transport connectivity and facilitate regional integration in the districts of Kabale, Rubanda,

African Development Bank approves UGX 960 billion to fund construction of Uganda’s Laropi-Moyo-Afoji and Katuna-Muko-Kamuganguzi roads

02/12/2023