Dar port topples Mombasa with $357m upgrade

Kenya and Tanzania have been competing as the preferred entry point by Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the DRC.

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Why EA must look inward to address food insecurity

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East African nations are urged to invest in producing their own food, boost value chains and adapt faster to climate smart agriculture.

Uganda sends army chief to Somalia after deadly raid on troops

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Al Shabaab overran Buulo Mareer Forward Operating Base in Somalia and carried out a massacre of Ugandan troops.

Kayishema arrest and thawing Rwanda-SA relations

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Prosecutor had expressed frustration with South Africa over fugitive

Attack on Atmis base sends shockwaves in Uganda

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Uganda military commanders serving in Atmis have started to compile situation reports of the build-up to the May 26 ambush.

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    Drought conference misses fundraising target

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    Horn of Africa needs food, water, sanitation, hygiene assistance and other critical help for the third year now.

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    Ruto-Uhuru duel threatens fresh round of mass action

    Protest threats likely to trigger uncertainty among exporters and traders using the Northern......

    Ukraine seeks Africa’s support for Zelensky’s ‘peace plan’
    Anti-graft watchdog revokes award to Kenya chief prosecutor
    Museveni, Suluhu launch joint power plant in Uganda
    Africa must not become 'geostrategic battleground', AU warns
    Puntland holds landmark local polls
    Nigeria's Buhari makes controversial decisions in his last days as president

    Business

    Cautious optimism as EA economies rise post-Covid

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    Ethiopia and Rwanda are among world’s 10 fastest-growing economies in 2023/24.

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    Review shows Somalia deserves funding boost

    Over the past five years, Somalia has gone through IMF Staff Monitoring Performance reviews....

    Deep-pocketed Indian firms eye Tullow stake in Kenya oil
    KCB’s Congo subsidiary shines in tough first quarter
    Kenya’s Treasury minister to head AfDB board
    Nigerian startup YouVerify launches in Kenya
    Wealthy Kenyans' dollar stash in banks hit record $7.7bn
    Why Total and Africa Oil quit Kenya’s oil project

    Videos

    Samia unveils new State House in Dodoma
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    Samia unveils new State House in Dodoma

    Meet the 62-year-old Kenyan 'boda boda' granny
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    Meet the 62-year-old Kenyan 'boda boda' granny

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    Museveni pursues Kenya's criminal cattle rustlers
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    Museveni pursues Kenya's criminal cattle rustlers

    Opinion

    EYAKUZE: We don’t want to lose the sweet morning song of birds, do we?

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    Awareness of climate change caused by carbon emissions is a really cool story that starts a little bit after the Industrial Revolution.

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    AKINYEMI: Prejudice is not inborn but lethal to sanity of society

    Trivialising the local and homegrown in favour of all things foreign destroys pillars of growth......

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    OBBO: On Africa's 60th birthday, make a wish for the continent
    AKINYEMI: Ditch victim mentality, blaming colonialism
    OBBO: EAC political federation will be through a military union

    Magazine

    'Click Click Bang' wins at Africa Magic awards

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    It won the Best Movie in East Africa and the Best Indigenous Language (Swahili) categories.

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    Tanzania, African musicians set up drive for arts funding

    It is not yet clear whether African governments will be able to allocate more cash to the arts....

    Booker Prize goes to Gospodinov
    Rushdie says he's back to writing
    Ethiopian quest to recreate ancient manuscripts
    Rock queen Tina Turner dies at 83
    Tina Turner: the raw power of rock and roll
    SA's Hana wins Commonwealth Short Story prize

    Science & Health

    Experts urge innovation to cut food loss, boost yields

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    In Kenya, most agriculture sub-sectors had a low performance resulting in contraction of 1.6 percent in the sector’s gross value.

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    Cat medication potential in treating worms in humans

    Drug resistance has been on the rise against commonly used Albendazole and Mebendazole....

    IFAD head: Irrigation holds the master key to Africa’s food security
    Bananas under threat in Africa from soil fungus
    Drought-hardy bean touted as solution to food security
    Biotech misinformation flooding media has scientists worried
    Childhood stunting, obesity a burden for African nations
    Horn of Africa urged to build climate shocks resilience

    Sports

    Man City celebrate Premier League title glory

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    City clinched a fifth title in six seasons on Saturday.

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    The fall and fall of Kenya Sevens Rugby Team

    Lack of proper transition and culture are the main problems of Kenya Sevens team, former Kenya......

    Man City thrashes Real Madrid to reach UCL final
    Kenyan athlete suspended over doping
    Inter win Milan derby to reach Champions League final
    Kip Keino Classic leaves lasting memories
    Ruto receives Kenya's joint 2027 Afcon bid
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    KUSI IDEAS

    Kusi sets stage for Pan-African innovation marketplace

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    Currently, some 40 million people in the Horn of Africa are facing famine as a result of the drought.

    Climate activists protest during the COP27

    Climate change adaptation should be Africa’s priority

    Climate change is wrecking the lives of more and more people....

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