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First female American V.P. Kamala Harris congratulates Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan
By Reuters,
1125, March 21, 2021 (EAT)
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday congratulated Tanzania’s new president Samia Suluhu Hassan, the first woman to hold that office. Sh...
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‘Digital authoritarianism’ threatening basic rights in Africa: study
By Reuters,
1318, March 5, 2021 (EAT)
From internet shutdowns and online surveillance to social media taxes and arrests for anti-government posts, “digital authoritarianism” is a threa...
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Conference on Africa governments delivery of election pledges kicks off in Nairobi
By Citizen Reporter,
1915, November 24, 2020 (EAT)
A conference that brings together specialised units that have been set up by governments in Africa to speed up the delivery of development programs ki...
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South Africa records 6,336 coronavirus cases, highest on the continent
By Citizen Reporter,
314, May 3, 2020 (EAT)
Coronavirus infections in South Africa have risen to 6,336 the highest in the continent. A statement from Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on Saturday ...
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In Africa, COVID-19 crisis puts squeeze on millions who rely on remittances
By VOA,
1559, April 11, 2020 (EAT)
When the coronavirus began hitting Western economies, it hurt the economies of African countries, too – not only because of a loss in trade and tour...
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WAIHIGA: Why Kenya should monitor East Africa’s response to coronavirus
By Waihiga Mwaura,
1642, April 2, 2020 (EAT)
One of the earliest known Greek poets, identified by the single name Hesiod once said: “A bad neighbour is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a ...
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Uganda on total lockdown as Museveni orders shops closed, bans movement
By Citizen Reporter,
1255, March 31, 2020 (EAT)
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has announced a total lockdown to combat the spread of coronavirus. Also Read: Kenya, Uganda and other IGAD count...
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Nigeria bans entry for travelers from 13 countries as it announces 5 new cases of coronavirus
By CNN,
2026, March 18, 2020 (EAT)
Nigeria is restricting entry into the country for travelers from 13 countries including the US and UK, as it announced five new cases Wednesday. Th...
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Saudi Arabia extends travel ban to Kenya, others over coronavirus
By Tonny Ndungu,
1215, March 12, 2020 (EAT)
Saudi Arabia has imposed a travel ban on almost all countries from Europe, 12 from Asia and a handful from Africa as it moves in to contain the Covid-...
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German President Steinmeier pledges Ksh.328M to help fight locust invasion
By PSCU,
1415, February 25, 2020 (EAT)
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has announced plans to support Africa in combating the desert locust invasion is threatening food security. ...
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Botswana scraps anti-gay sex laws
By CNN,
1719, June 11, 2019 (EAT)
Botswana's High Court has overturned a colonial-era law criminalizing consensual same-sex relations in a landmark victory for Africa's LGBTQ movements...
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President Kenyatta tells leaders to ‘practice what you preach’
By PSCU,
1758, May 30, 2019 (EAT)
President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged leaders to practice what they preach and to ensure that they act in the best interest of the people at all times. ...
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Innovation key in provision of affordable housing, says President Kenyatta
By PSCU,
1606, May 29, 2019 (EAT)
President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the Government is working on innovative ways of delivering affordable houses to Kenyans. The President said the g...
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‘The Profiteers’: Kenyans to protest alleged South Sudan looting
By Ruth Leonorah,
803, October 11, 2018 (EAT)
A section of Kenyan citizens have organized a peaceful protest against alleged looting of funds in conflict-prone South Sudan by prominent leaders and...
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First Lady Margaret Kenyatta decries rising HIV infections among youth
By PSCU,
1147, September 5, 2018 (EAT)
First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has said the world needs to unite to reverse the trend of rising HIV/AIDS infections affecting the youth, especially girl...
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Immigration boss sends Miguna citizenship forms at JKIA
By Wangui Ngechu,
912, March 27, 2018 (EAT)
The immigration department has moved in to resolve the Miguna Miguna entry standoff by sending application forms to the airport for him to regularise...
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South Sudan reacts after Kenya’s travel advisory
By Faith Chepng'eno,
1518, February 23, 2018 (EAT)
South Sudan has expressed disappointment with Kenya's decision to issue a travel advisory warning against travelling to the Greater Upper Nile region...
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Ambassadors, PSs, JSC nominees vow to deliver during vetting
By Wahome Gitonga,
1525, February 21, 2018 (EAT)
"I will deliver if you endorse my nomination." That was the pledge from all Principal Secretary, Ambassador and Judicial Service Commission (JSC) n...
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Kenya issues travel advisory to South Sudan
By Benjamin Muriuki,
1218, February 21, 2018 (EAT)
The Kenyan government has issued a travel advisory warning its citizens to avoid travelling to parts of the Greater Upper Nile region in South Sudan o...
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Uhuru returns from South Africa, lays groundwork for State visit
By Citizen Reporter,
1620, January 14, 2018 (EAT)
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday wound up his official tour to South Africa where he met and held talks with his host President Jacob Zuma and Afric...
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