The East African

‘No breakthrough’ in Nile dam talks

Sudan says there are “four or five sticking points” on the volume of water flowing downstream should the filling and operation of the mega-dam start.

Ten years of ‘open’ EAC borders

It’s one decade since signing of regional protocol that ushered in the six freedoms; free movement of goods, persons, capital, labour, services...

Homegrown multinationals gain firm foothold in EA

Kenyan companies have been the most adventurous, with their cross-border advances returning a mixed bag of fortunes.

Intra-EAC trade up 60pc in decade of Common Market

The Common Market Protocol has boosted trade in the region by easing cross-border movement of goods and people.

Why Burundi refugees could finally go home

Burundians make up the majority of the 280,000 refugees registered in Tanzania at the end of 2018, according to the UNHCR.

News

Somalia ‘not ready’ for direct elections

The five regional state presidents have endorsed an indirect election as long as it is held on time.

How Ugandan police raided radio station over Bobi Wine

Apparently, police tried to break into the radio’s studios in Jinja but did not succeed. ...

Tanzania objects to EACJ mandate on Union birth case

Nine years on, South Sudanese hope for freedom

How Rwanda got it right on Covid-19

Mystery beheadings stir fear in remote Mali town

Zambia Health minister supporters disrupt court

Ethiopia violence death toll rises to 239

Business

Homegrown multinationals gain firm foothold in EA

Kenyan companies have been the most adventurous, with their cross-border advances returning a mixed bag of fortunes.

Intra-EAC trade up 60pc in decade of Common Market

The Common Market Protocol has boosted trade in the region by easing cross-border movement of......

BoU threatens cap on bank interest rates

IPPs accuse Kenya Power of ‘hiding behind’ Covid-19

Fitch downgrades KCB’s credit rating

FDIs in East Africa declined in 2019 - report

Jambojet revs engines as it readies for local flights

Rwanda tea exporters reel under low prices

OPED

OBBO: A thief for all seasons: Not even Covid-19 will stop the corrupt

Where big money goes, corruption usually follows, so perhaps it is not surprising that the Covid-19 bounty is attracting crooks.

EDITORIAL: EAC must renew focus on Common Market Protocol

This 10-year anniversary should be a good time to reflect and recommit to the idea of a......

LAKHANI: AKDN’s 100-year service in Kenya further reflected in Covid-19 times

EYAKUZE: What you can’t do in the village, why do it online?

NDERITU: Beauty is a goldmine to cosmetics sector

AKINYEMI: Many of life’s best solutions, ideas gather dust for lack of execution

ULIMWENGU: We’re untouchable and seeking immunity to cover our crimes

NGUGI: Hefty fines will stop insatiable hunger of corrupt govt officers

Magazine

Petitions to decolonise naming of lakes, streets

People living near Lake Victoria in Uganda called it Nnalubaale in Luganda; it is known as Nyanza in some Bantu languages, and the Dholuo name in Kenya is Namlolwe.

Destination Rwanda enriched with new app

Mobile app prepares visitors to eight touristic attractions on what to expect and tailored to......

GALLERIES: Welcome back with a novel dance to the music of time…

Laugh, tear down memory lane with Nairobi’s finest

Kritika Pandey scoops 2020 C'wealth Short Story prize

Four Kenyan short films on Time of Covid-19 make cut

Stara Fashion Week to hit Dar runway for sixth edition

Checkmate: Long winding road from pawn to king

Science & Health

Covid-19 prevention trial of hydroxychloroquine to resume

The COPCOV study was paused pending review after the treatment trial results.

Good news for Kenya on HIV/Aids

UN agency says Kenya and 24 other countries are “well on the way to ending their Aids epidemics.”...

WHO says pandemic 'not even close' to over

Africa's unsung army of women wage war on virus

DRC declares end of Ebola outbreak in east

Covid-19 driving Kenyans into jaws of mental health issues

Steroid breakthrough raises virus hopes

WHO hails 'breakthrough' for Covid-19 treatment

KUSI IDEAS

Brain drain? Just give them incentives to stay

Governments should aim to provide facilities able to match the aspirations of professionals.

To catch up with 4IR, we need our own systems

Many world-class achievers from Africa are making waves out there....

HUSSAIN: Climate change is a threat that must be defeated

Farming by choice: This is what will drive food security and prosperity

AGA KHAN: We’re witnessing a new spirit of confidence in the continent

Kagame rallies Africa to face challenges of the next 60 years

A borderless future beckons; it will be driven by collaboration

AMAYO: New model will power growth, transformation

Sports

Eliud Kipchoge now runs to save wildlife

Lewa conservancy organises virtual marathon in place of annual marathon.

Cranes captain seeks clarity from Museveni over pledge

President Yoweri Museveni made to the players last year after their participation in the 2019......