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China says will freeze out U.S. companies that sell arms to Taiwan
By Reuters,
1317, July 15, 2019 (EAT)
China’s government and Chinese companies will cut business ties with U.S. firms selling arms to Taiwan, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday, d...
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Kiunjuri dismisses resignation calls, insists on plan to import maize
By Martin Munene,
1959, July 14, 2019 (EAT)
Agriculture Cabinet secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri has come out to defend himself from allegations of creating an artificial maize shortage in the country ...
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Western leaders demand Agriculture CS Kiunjuri’s resignation
By Sam Ogina,
1318, July 14, 2019 (EAT)
Leaders from maize-growing regions of Western Kenya are now demanding for the resignation of Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri. The lea...
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Three Kenyans killed in Kismayu hotel attack, death toll rises to 26
By VOA,
1812, July 13, 2019 (EAT)
The death toll from the Kismayu hotel attack in Somalia has risen to 26, with three Kenyans, one Briton, two Americans and three Tanzanians among thos...
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Zimbabwe president says the country needs to import 800,000 tonnes of maize
By Reuters,
2121, July 4, 2019 (EAT)
Zimbabwe needs to import 800,000 tonnes of maize following a drought that reduced the harvest by more than half, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on ...
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China’s factory activity shrinks as U.S. tariffs, slowdown hit orders
By Reuters,
1908, June 30, 2019 (EAT)
China’s factory activity shrank more than expected in June, an official manufacturing survey showed, highlighting the need for more economic stimulu...
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China warns of long road ahead for deal with U.S. after ice-breaking talks
By Reuters,
1840, June 30, 2019 (EAT)
China and the United States will face a long road before they can reach a deal to end their bitter trade war, with more fights ahead likely, Chinese s...
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Trump imposes new U.S. sanctions on Iran, including supreme leader
By Reuters,
2043, June 24, 2019 (EAT)
U.S. President Donald Trump targeted Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials with new U.S. sanctions on Monda...
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CBK Governor downplays concerns on weakening shilling
By Kepha Muiruri,
1519, June 20, 2019 (EAT)
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has eased concerns on the shilling's value quelling fears to the volatility of the local unit. The shilling for ins...
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Indonesia vows to send back illegal plastic waste
By VOA,
1212, June 15, 2019 (EAT)
Among the tons of paper that comes into Indonesia for processing from overseas are countless pieces of plastic. “I found food packaging. That’s...
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Power from Kenya’s planned Lamu plant could cost 10 times more than estimated – Study
By Reuters,
1916, June 12, 2019 (EAT)
Electricity from a coal-fired power plant due to be built in Kenya by a Kenyan-Chinese consortium will cost consumers up to 10 times more than planned...
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China ready for trade talks with East Africa bloc – envoy
By Reuters,
917, June 12, 2019 (EAT)
China is ready to negotiate a trade deal with the six-nation East Africa Community (EAC) to address Kenya’s complaints about a huge trade imbalance ...
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Rwanda reopens border with Uganda to trucks for 12 days
By Reuters,
1959, June 10, 2019 (EAT)
Rwanda said on Monday it would re-open its busiest border post with Uganda to cargo trucks for 12 days, more than three months after it was closed ami...
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Trump calls off tariffs after Mexico vows to tighten borders
By Reuters,
1132, June 8, 2019 (EAT)
The United States and Mexico struck a deal on Friday to avert tariff war, with Mexico agreeing to rapidly expand a controversial asylum program and de...
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CNN Poll: Rising share expect Trump to win in 2020
By CNN,
951, June 6, 2019 (EAT)
A majority of Americans say they think Donald Trump is going to win a second term, according to a CNN Poll conducted by SSRS, even as the President's ...
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Arizona should drop charges against pro-migrant activist: U.N.
By Reuters,
2101, June 5, 2019 (EAT)
United Nations human rights experts urged U.S. authorities on Wednesday to drop charges against an Arizona man on trial for providing aid and shelter ...
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Zimbabwe businesses drop local currency for US dollars
By VOA,
1909, June 2, 2019 (EAT)
As Zimbabwe’s economy struggles and the country faces scarce fuel supplies, some businesses are refusing to accept the ever-weakening local currency...
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Trump threatens to impose 5% tariff on Mexican imports over illegal immigration
By Reuters,
1123, May 31, 2019 (EAT)
President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States will impose a 5% tariff on all goods coming from Mexico starting on June 10 until illegal im...
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U.S. will respond with military force if Iran attacks its interests
By Reuters,
2048, May 30, 2019 (EAT)
The United States will respond with military force if its interests are attacked by Iran, the U.S. Iran envoy said on Thursday as Arab leaders gathere...
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China’s big three airlines seek Boeing compensation over 737 MAX grounding
By Reuters,
1556, May 22, 2019 (EAT)
China’s three biggest airlines have asked U.S. planemaker Boeing Co to compensate them for losses caused by the grounding and delayed deliveries of ...
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