Uganda’s economy recorded robust growth of 8.5% in the financial quarter ending December 2025, driven by strong consumer demand and increased activity in key sectors such as construction. The figures, released by the Finance Ministry, mark a significant improvement from the 5.4% growth recorded during the same period a year…
Irene Robert, the celebrated Tanzanian gospel singer and songwriter known for her angelic voice and spiritual depth, has died in Dar es Salaam following a brief and unexplained illness. She was 34 years old. The singer’s passing was confirmed on the night of Friday, March 20, 2026, leaving fans, worshippers,…
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved the proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding of Paramount Bank Limited by Zenith Bank PLC, subject to conditions designed to safeguard employment. Employment Protection As part of the approval, CAK directed that Paramount’s 78 employees must be retained for at least 12 months…
Tanzania’s police have officially banned planned rallies set for next week, citing concerns over public safety following a violent crackdown on protests after last month’s elections. The October 29 polls sparked days of unrest, with opposition supporters alleging that President Samia Suluhu Hassan had rigged the vote and engaged in…
The Kenyan government has announced plans to sell a 15% stake in Safaricom to Vodacom Group Limited, a deal valued at KSh 244.5 billion. The transaction, which involves 6,009,814,200 ordinary shares at KSh 34 each, will reduce the government’s holding in Safaricom from 35% to 20%. As part of the…
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Jeanne Shaheen have urged a reassessment of the United States’ relationship with Tanzania in the wake of violent unrest following the country’s October 29, 2025, elections. In a statement released Friday, November 14, 2025, the senators highlighted widespread political repression, targeted abductions, and manipulation, describing…
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has emphasized the need for East African economic integration, warning that landlocked countries like Uganda are disadvantaged without access to the sea. Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Museveni underscored the challenges faced by landlocked nations, describing Africa’s political borders as “irrational” and…
In a country where athletics, rugby, and football typically dominate the sports conversation, Aariana Barchha is emerging as a breakout talent in Kenyan swimming, redefining what’s possible for the sport in East Africa. This October, the 15-year-old will represent Kenya at the 10th Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Championship, taking place…