East Africa News

Tanzanian authorities have launched a detailed investigation after police in the Tarime–Rorya region arrested a Kenyan-born U.S. Army soldier allegedly attempting to enter the country with military-grade explosives. According to …

A high-ranking Ugandan military delegation quietly landed in Nairobi last week for what was officially described as a welfare benchmarking mission with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). The trip has …

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has recently been in a provocative mode against Kenya, escalating tensions with fresh claims over Kenya’s Indian Ocean access and warning of a possible future war …

Africa has emphasized its demand for two permanent and two non-permanent seats with full rights and privileges on the UN Security Council. This is to amplify the voices of those …

President William Ruto has extended his congratulations to Samia Suluhu following her victory in Tanzania’s recently concluded elections, which were marked by chaos. In a statement on Monday, President Ruto …

Tanzania's opposition rejected a landslide election victory by President Samia Suluhu Hassan in polls that sparked deadly protests across the East African nation over the exclusion of her main challengers. …

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania’s disputed presidential election, securing an overwhelming 98% of the vote in a poll marred by unrest, opposition crackdowns, and …

Tanzania has plunged into turmoil as post-election chaos spreads across major cities, leaving hundreds feared dead and thousands detained. President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s prolonged silence has deepened national anxiety, with …

Tanzania was on lockdown and with a communications blackout Thursday, a day after elections turned into violent chaos with unconfirmed reports of many dead. President Samia Suluhu Hassan had hoped …

There were few voters in polling centres in Tanzania's largest city on Wednesday since the biggest rivals of President Samia Suluhu Hassan were either in prison or not allowed to …

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a stern demand to Kenya, insisting that President William Ruto’s government must compensate Uganda for the deaths of Ugandan geologists and soldiers allegedly …

Tanzania’s upcoming general election has sparked widespread concern, with President Samia Suluhu Hassan accused of undermining democratic freedoms and turning the polls into what many describe as a one-horse race. …

Two buses collided on a major road in northern Uganda on Wednesday morning, killing 46 people and injuring several others, police said, lowering the number of dead from 63. The …

The government has announced that nationwide interviews for the NYOTA Grant Program will officially commence on Monday, marking a key milestone in efforts to empower Kenyan youth and small business …

Seychelles’ Electoral Commission has declared the Country's opposition leader Patrick Herminie victorious in a closely contested runoff , defeating incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan . Herminie, who leads the United Seychelles (US) …

Two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were on Wednesday October 1 2025 afternoon allegedly abducted by four armed men believed to be security officials. The two, who had …

Kenya will be privileged to host the 24th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Summit of the Heads of State and Government at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre …

The United States Embassy in Uganda has issued a security alert to American citizens living in or visiting the country. The alert, released on the evening of September 22, 2025, …

Kenyan lawmakers are raising red flags over a proposed acquisition of shares in East Africa Portland Cement (EAPC) by Tanzania-based Kalahari Cement, warning that the deal lacks transparency and could …

Uganda’s People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), a party linked to opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye, has announced it will not present a presidential candidate in the 2026 general elections. The …

Jailed Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye boycotted the start of his treason trial on Monday, alleging bias on the part of the presiding judge, according to his lawyer. Besigye’s prolonged …

Tanzania’s opposition has accused the country’s electoral commission of undermining democracy after blocking its presidential hopeful from running against incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan in elections scheduled for October. The …

Kenya has been selected to host the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers, set to be held in Nairobi from September 4 to September 16. The qualifiers will feature …

A sixth-year student at Makerere University, Elson Tumwine, has been sentenced to two months in prison after pleading guilty to charges of offensive communication related to comments he made about …

Uganda is mourning the death of Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, a pioneering politician and celebrated advocate for women’s rights, who has passed away at the age of 96. Kalema died …

The East African Community (EAC) has expressed concern over unilateral actions by certain partner states, warning that such moves undermine the rights and freedoms enshrined in the EAC Common Market …

On December 10, 2023, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu made remarks during a ministerial address that sparked widespread attention across East Africa. While discussing flood response efforts in Tanzania, a statement …

The government of Tanzania has banned foreigners from conducting 15 small- and medium-sized businesses in the country, a move that could force out many Kenyan businesspeople operating and aspiring to …

The Ugandan government has taken a significant step into the global medical cannabis industry by granting Bright Sparks Farm Limited an experimental license to grow, process, and export medicinal cannabis. …

Kenya is set to benefit from a new Sh904 million investment from Google, aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) education, research, and innovation across Africa. This funding is part of …

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced the list of match officials appointed for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) 2024, scheduled to take place from 2–30 August …

The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has warned long-distance truck drivers against travelling along the Nimule-Juba highway in South Sudan after 4 pm due to rising insecurity. The association, in a …

Kenya’s Local Organizing Committee of the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) on Friday announced gate charges for the upcoming tournament scheduled to kick-off August 2-30. Making the announcement at the Nyayo …

Rwandans are set to enjoy an extended five-day holiday after the government officially declared additional days off to mark the country’s Independence and Liberation Day celebrations .In a public notice …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has picked Moi Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi as the host of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) Final on August 30. Tanzania’s Benjamin Mkapa Stadium …

Outspoken Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde has turned down his appointment to the Judiciary’s Law Reform Committee, accusing Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo of enabling judicial abuse, silencing dissent, …

President Yoweri Museveni has signed a new law authorizing military courts to try civilians, a move that has triggered strong backlash from rights groups and legal experts. The legislation comes …

Tanzanian opposition figure Tundu Lissu has declared that he will personally defend himself in the treason case brought against him, insisting on a transparent legal process and physical court appearances. …

Rwanda has announced its withdrawal from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS). The withdrawal was triggered after ECCAS members decided to keep Equatorial Guinea as chair of the …

Tanzanian immigration officials blocked Godbless Lema, a member of the opposition Chadema party, from traveling to Nairobi for a medical procedure due to being on a "stop list." Lema was …

As Kenya works towards exercising and finally strengthening her democracy, things seems to grow south in her South Eastern neighbour. Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu seems to be ruling with an …

Dar es Salaam, June 2, 2025 — All eyes are on the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court today as opposition leader Tundu Lissu returns for a critical hearing in his ongoing …

Kenya is facing growing scrutiny over allegations that it may have served as a financial and logistical hub for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group accused of war …

Dar es Salaam, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 — The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Tanzania Police Force was hacked on Tuesday morning by individuals believed to be Kenyan …

Kenyan opposition leader Martha Karua was on Sunday deported from Tanzania after being denied entry at Julius Nyerere International Airport, in a move that has sparked regional backlash and raised …

UDA led by President William Ruto and National Resistance Movement ( NRM) led by Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni , have entered into a political merger to foster regional development. The …

Tanzanians have now a reason to smile on labour day after their President, Samia Suluhu has increased the salaries by 35%. Speaking during the Labour Day celebrations on Thursday, May …

Kenya has yet again proven it's superiority over other nations in East Africa. The latest rankings revealed Kenya at the first position outperforming Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. These reports reflected …

A cross section of Ugandan Law Makers from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), independents, and opposition parties have allegedly received a sum of UGX100 million (Ksh 3M) each from …

Tanzanian opposition figure Tundu Lissu was arrested by police on Wednesday , after attending a rally in Mbinga. Lissu's Chadema party said on X that Lissu, its chairman, "has been …

Raila flew to Juba on Friday in response to the rising tensions following Machar' s arrest. However, despite his diplomatic efforts, he was denied permission to meet with Machar, who …

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have announced they have seized control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum, a pivotal development in the nation's protracted power struggle. This move marks a …

The Tanzanian shilling has experienced a significant decline in value, raising concerns about the country's economic stability. Reports indicate that the Tanzanian shilling has experienced a notable decline, with an …

The streets of Mogadishu echoed with the thunderous roar of an explosion Tuesday, as Al-Shabaab militants launched an attack targeting the presidential convoy of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The …

The Sudan’s Ministry of Trade and Supply has issued a decree suspending all imports from Kenya indefinitely following the latter's decision to host paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Nairobi …

President William Ruto on Thursday, February 20, met the Opposition Hold-Out group of South Sudan in Nairobi, where General Pagan Amum led the delegation. The President said that at the …

The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) has been urged to ensure that member states uphold their treaty obligations while effectively managing internal affairs. During the 3rd EACJ Conference, Kiryowa …

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has opened up about the humiliation he faced at the hands of immigration officers in Tanzania. The lawmaker claimed he was detained at a Tanzanian …

Moses Kuria, Senior Advisor on President William Ruto’s Council of Economic Advisors, has unveiled a plan to operate a tallying centre in Addis Ababa ahead of the African Union Commission …

Maria Tsehai a Tanzanian independent media personality and human rights defender has reportedly been abducted by three armed men. Witnesses reveal Maria was forced in a black Toyota Noah at …