Keywords: East Africa


Kenya Tightens Controls Against Banned Pesticides

Kenya is strengthening its strategy to combat the entry of unauthorized pesticides into its territory. In response to the risk of the country becoming a destination for banned chemicals or those rejected by other markets, authorities have announced stricter border controls. The decision was presented......

Kenya: Government Tightens Controls Against Banned Pesticides

Kenya is strengthening its strategy to combat the entry of unauthorized pesticides into its territory. In light of the risk of the country becoming a destination for banned chemicals or those rejected by other markets, authorities have announced stricter border controls. The decision was presented on......

Rwanda raises flood preparedness as strong El Niño threatens East Africa

Rwanda is stepping up preparations for potential floods and landslides as regional climate experts warn that a strong El Niño event could bring above-average rainfall to parts of East Africa during the October-December 2026 rainy season. Government officials and climate specialists are urging......

Uganda and IMF Resume Talks on a New Financial Support Programme

Uganda is set to resume discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a new financial support programme, as the East African country seeks to strengthen its economic outlook and secure a new framework for cooperation with the international lender. Sebastian Walker, the IMF's resident......

CAF Confirms 24-Team Format for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, Denying Expansion Rumors

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially put to rest speculation regarding the structure of the upcoming continental tournament, confirming that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will maintain its standard 24-team format. During a press briefing, CAF President Patrice Motsepe clarified......

Dangote plans cash, bonds and IPO funding for landmark Kenya oil refinery

Nigeria's Dangote Group is preparing to finance its proposed oil refinery in Kenya through a combination of internal cash resources, bond issuance and a future initial public offering (IPO), according to a senior company executive. The planned facility, designed to process 700,000 barrels of crude......

Qatari sheikh’s $100 billion Africa pledges face growing scrutiny

A whirlwind tour of Africa by Sheikh Mansour bin Jabr bin Jassim Al Thani has drawn global attention due to the unprecedented scale of his financial commitments. The Qatari sheikh, a member of Qatar’s ruling family, has announced over $100 billion in investment promises across six African nations,......

2025 Africa Nations Championship to take place in East Africa this August

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2025 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) will be held from August 2 to 30 in East Africa. The tournament, originally scheduled for an earlier date, was postponed to allow additional time for infrastructure development in the......

East Africa on High Alert as Novel Mpox Strain Spreads Across Borders

The bustling border town of Malaba, straddling Kenya and Uganda, has become a focal point of concern as health officials heighten surveillance measures against a new strain of the mpox virus. This development comes in the wake of the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the Clade 1b variant a global......