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Ruto Privatization Drive Aims To Unlock Development Funds

President William Ruto has defended his government’s push to privatize several state-owned enterprises, saying the strategy is already delivering stronger financial returns and could unlock major funding for national development projects in Kenya. Speaking about the reforms, Ruto said the restructuring and

March 10, 2026

Business·Tanzania·World

Rising Sugar Prices Spark Confusion Among Citizens

Tanzanian sugar regulators are embroiled in a feud with producers as they seek to enforce price caps on the commodity, amid a nationwide shortage. Retail sugar prices have gone up twofold from an average of Tsh2,300 ($0.91) in November to between Tsh4,000

February 5, 2024

World

Floods derail AU mission exit plan in Somalia

Rotation of the African Union force in Somalia was delayed by at least one month due to floods, as troops remained marooned in military bases that they were meant to leave more than four weeks ago after El Niño-induced rains submerged roads,

February 5, 2024

Business·Politics·World

Tanzania,Kenya to trade power in $309.26 million deal

The government said on Saturday, February 3, 2024 that the Tanzania-Kenya power exchange deals were at the approval levels to enable the two countries to benefit with the constructed connectivity deal. The government’s announcement came a few days after the African Development

February 5, 2024

Politics·Tanzania·World

NEC renamed as Independent National Electoral Commission

The Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Coordination, and Parliamentary Affairs), Jenister Mhagama who behalf of government ,accepted the new changes to the now former National Electoral Commission stated that the parliamentary committee advised against the NEC director serving

February 3, 2024

Health·World

Mwinyi to grace Tanzania – US investors’ forum on health

Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Mwinyi is expected to grace the Global Investors on Health and Technology meeting in Dar es Salaam on Monday. The meeting will discuss the role of investors in changing the future of cancer care in Africa. The forum

February 3, 2024

World

Morocco arrests 30 people suspected of trafficking newborns

Moroccan authorities arrested 30 people this week in the city of Fes on multiple charges as part of a wide-ranging case involving blackmail, threats, and trafficking of newborn babies. The North African country’s state-run news agency, MAP, reported on Wednesday that the

February 3, 2024

Swahili News·World

Nigerian traditional monarch shot dead and wife kidnapped

Armed men have shot dead a traditional ruler, and kidnapped his wife plus one other person in south-western Nigeria, authorities say. The attackers stormed the palace of Segun Aremu – a retired army general and monarch whose official title is the Olukoro

February 3, 2024

Politics·World

Citizens of Mali, others withdrawing from ECOWAS will suffer – Akufo-Addo warns

President Akufo-Addo has expressed his disappointment over the unfortunate choice made by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Former ECOWAS Chair, President Akufo-Addo said that this decision would have repercussions for the

February 2, 2024

Tanzania·World

Vehicle shipment to dock at Tanga port for the first time

Tanga Port is set to receive a vehicle shipment for the first time since its establishment, following significant improvements to the port. The port’s depth has been increased from three to 13 meters, allowing it to handle two ships simultaneously. Tanga Port

February 2, 2024

Politics·World

Burkina Faso defends ECOWAS exit

Since Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced they would quit ECOWAS, the move has prompted various reactions.The Burkinabe PM justified the decision. “On January 28th, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger took the historic decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West

February 2, 2024

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