In a ceremony marking International Women’s Day, Albert Maloba received the HE For SHE of the Year 2026/2027 award at the Jamhuri Leadership Awards, a recognition he accepted with humility and a pledge to advance the rights and empowerment of women and girls. While addressing the audience, Mr. Maloba highlighted the
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East Africa Adopts Lenacapavir Injectable HIV Prevention
Several East African nations have announced plans to implement Lenacapavir, the biannual injectable HIV prevention drug, shortly after Kenya initiated its rollout.Kenya became the first East African country to offer Lenacapavir, distributing 21,000 doses at the Riruta Health Centre on February 26.Following Kenya's lead, Uganda received its first shipment and
Muhoozi Kainerugaba Wins African Defence Leadership Award
The African Leadership Organisation awarded General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces – UPDF and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, with the Special African Leadership Award for Defence and National Security Excellence at the 15th African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year Awards in Accra, Ghana.Held at the luxurious
COMESA Approves Vodacom’s 15% Safaricom Stake Deal
The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) has approved Vodacom's acquisition of a 15% stake in Safaricom, affirming that the transaction does not threaten competition in Kenya or the broader regional market.In its assessment released on March 3, 2026, the regulator indicated that markets in Kenya and across COMESA remain
Gospel Singer Ruth Matete Sparks Romance Rumors With Mystery
Museveni Accuses Bobi Wine of Hiring Kenyan Gen Z Activists
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has accused opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, and his National Unity Platform (NUP) of trying to incite unrest by bringing in Kenyan Gen Z activists to Uganda. In a March 1, 2026 interview on NBS TV, Museveni described a meeting with young Kenyans,
Former US Diplomat Sentenced to Life for Abusing Two Girls in Burkina Faso
A former United States diplomat has been sentenced to life in prison for the horrific sexual abuse of two young girls in Burkina Faso, in a case that prosecutors say involved exploiting a vulnerable family's desperate circumstances. The US Department of Justice's Office of Public Affairs announced the sentencing, revealing disturbing
Chad Shuts Sudan Border Amid Fears of Spreading Conflict
In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Chad has announced the closure of its border with Sudan, citing urgent concerns that the devastating civil war among its eastern neighbour could spill across into Chadian territory. The decision comes as the conflict in Sudan, which erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese
Regional Tensions Rise: Sudan Slams Uganda for Hosting Paramilitary Leader Hemedti
A diplomatic storm is brewing in Eastern Africa this weekend as the Republic of Sudan has officially condemned the government of Uganda for hosting Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as Hemedti, the commander of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The move has been interpreted by political analysts as a significant
Kenya Airways Cancels Nairobi–New York Flights Amid Severe Blizzard in New York
Nairobi — Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the cancellation of its flagship flights between Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) due to severe weather conditions battering the Northeastern United States. In a statement released to passengers on Tuesday, the national carrier cited a