Martha Karua, leader of the People’s Liberation Party and Senior Counsel, recently shared her experience at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, where officials denied her entry despite prior clearance.Karua traveled to Uganda to support Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago during court proceedings linked to opposition figures Kizza Besigye and Hajji
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EAC Unveils Sh457m Lake Victoria Basin Commission Headquarters in Kisumu
The East African Community (EAC) has launched the new headquarters of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission in Kisumu, a Sh457 million regional investment entirely financed by partner states.A state-of-the-art facility, constructed on the 2.8 acres of land donated by the Kenyan government in 2008, is anticipated to enhance cross-border collaboration,
Museveni Sparks Outrage After Remarks on Indian Ocean Access
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has once again stirred hornet by claiming that there would be possible future war over the accessibility of Africa's largest water body, the Indian Ocean.Speaking during a radio talk show in Mbale state lodge in Mbale City, Uganda, the veteran leader said that there would be
Cherargei Urges Samia & Museveni to ‘deal’ With Kenyan Activists
Nandi Senator Samson Charargei has caused a storm by publicly urging Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu and her Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni to deal with Kenyans.In a video circulating on social media, Charargei is heard asking the two leaders to deal ruthlessly with dissidents within their country boarders before they can
Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo Freed After Abduction in Uganda
Kenyan Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo have been freed weeks after their abduction in Uganda.On Saturday, November 8, 2025, human rights advocate Hussein Khalid announced their release via social media, confirming that they are safe and have been returned to Kenya after being transferred to Kenyan authorities at the
Kikwete to lead EAC observer mission to Kenya
Uhuru wants fast-track of programmes for EAC citizens
President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged East African Community (EAC) leaders to fast-track implementation of programmes and projects that will deliver quick results for the benefit of EAC citizens. Acknowledging the progress the EAC has made since its re-establishment more than two decades ago, the President emphasized the need for the leaders
Uhuru says infrastructure is key in Regional Integration
President Uhuru Kenyatta has underscored the importance of adequate infrastructure in accelerating regional integration. The President pointed out that the East African Community (EAC) will not be able to achieve its targets if its people cannot move from one side to the other and goods cannot be ferried from one part
President Kenyatta in Arusha for EAC summit
President Uhuru Kenyatta arrived in Arusha, Tanzania, Thursday afternoon to attend the 22nd Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State. On arrival at the Arusha Airport, President Kenyatta was received by Tanzanian Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Minister Amb. Liberata Mulamula and Kenya’s acting East African Community and Regional Development CS
Uhuru Kenyatta elected Chairman of EAC
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta was on 27th February 2021 elected the new Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) during a virtual 21st Ordinary Summit of the East African Community Heads of State. Uhuru replaces Rwandan President Paul Kagame who has served as Chair since February 2019. The summit also saw Dr. Peter