The East African

East Africa fights tax cheats

Regional bodies plan to jointly address taxation of the digital economy and fast-track the integration of domestic taxes systems in East Africa.

Tanzania dethrones US as Kenya’s tourism top source market

Rising Covid-19 cases have hampered arrivals from the US.

Kenya MPs against forced use of SGR to ferry goods

This gives importers the freedom to choose their own means of transport.

Somalia reopens Nairobi embassy closed during war

As Somalia descended into civil war in early 1990s, the premises were supposedly put on sale by the then ambassador in 1994.

Civilians suffer as Ethiopia war rages on

About 20,000 Ethiopians have fled into neighbouring Sudan following the outbreak of fighting.

News

Somalia reopens Nairobi embassy closed during war

As Somalia descended into civil war in early 1990s, the premises were supposedly put on sale by the then ambassador in 1994.

Algerian media chief Anis Rahmani jailed for 5 years

Anis Rahmani is the latest figure close to the clan of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to......

Investment, regional co-operation top Magufuli’s new goals

Civilians suffer as Ethiopia war rages on

Theft of public funds by Kenya govt officials doubles to $1.4b

South Sudan talks endorse a two-term presidency

Amid protests, Angola marks 45 years of independence

Uhuru uses state address to drum up support for his legacy projects

Business

East Africa fights tax cheats

Regional bodies plan to jointly address taxation of the digital economy and fast-track the integration of domestic taxes systems in East Africa.

Kenya MPs against forced use of SGR to ferry goods

This gives importers the freedom to choose their own means of transport....

Tanzania dethrones US as Kenya’s tourism top source market

Only a few states ready for AfCFTA December target

Kenya sets rules for listing on recovery board

Safaricom in fight for elusive Ethiopian full service licence

Cross-border traders in Busia to get market

Tullow Oil submits work plan as Kenya threatens to revoke licence

Opinion

FITZWANGA: Biden must play the healer-in-chief like he wants to be seen

The fact that Biden did not win by a landslide shows that Trumpism has appeal.

OTIENO: Why Somali polls are critical for the country and Horn of Africa

It is important that the Somalis elect a leader who can champion national unity as well as......

EDITORIAL: Only dialogue will free Ethiopia from its current crisis

OBBO: Uganda and Rwanda jostle to woo DRC – the region’s new attraction

NDERITU: African women have spoken, but who will listen to their cry?

NGUGI: It’s time the world looks beyond Pax Americana

AKINYEMI: As more people venture into starting businesses, new thinking is a must

BUWEMBO: If govts can’t ban used underwear imports, can old cars be locked out?

Magazine

The female Maasai safari guide trudging a new path

Agnes Mako is one of only four female guides in the Naboisho Conservancy.

DISCOVERY: Safari in search of elusive black leopard

Of all the cats, the leopard is most elusive and a black leopard even more so. ...

Unesco hosts virtual ResiliArt debate

Kisima Awards on stage after seven years

GALLERIES: Painter and salesman with the formal skills to envy…

Robarts uses lockdown to produce over 200 paintings

Tour driver blazes the safari trail for Rwandan women

Fashion festival celebrates models of all sizes

Science & Health

Tomato farmers risk environment and lives with illegal pesticides

Scientists are worried about the abundance and ease of access to internationally banned pesticide sprays.

Health cover for all Kenyan residents close to reality

If UHC is fully implemented, Kenya will join Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda in ensuring citizens......

Scientists use swarms of wasps to fight pinworm

US surpasses 10 million Covid-19 cases: Johns Hopkins

More lockdowns in Europe as Covid-19 outbreaks grow

Covid-19: WHO chief Tedros in self-quarantine

AKDN partners with Prince William in Earthshot prize

Red flag raised on two corona drugs

Sports

Tokyo Olympics organisers launch refunds for tickets

It has not given details on the numbers of tickets sold in Japan.

Cameroon football legend Samuel Eto’o survives road crash

Eto’o’s car was hit by a public transport vehicle on the Nkongsamba-Douala road....

Cheptegei breaks 10,000m track world record

It was my ear, laments Kipchoge after London debacle

Shock as Kenenisa Bekele out of London Marathon

Kipchoge, Bekele spar ahead of London Marathon

How false age claim held back footballer's career

Former athletics chief Diack guilty of corruption

KUSI IDEAS

Brain drain? Just give them incentives to stay

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