The EastAfrican
For a clearer and in-depth understanding of the political and economic issues in the East African region. The EastAfrican offers analysis on politics, economics, business and science from East Africa.
Africa’s youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?
15 hours ago · Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been part of countless demonstrations over the years, but the anti-government protests that hit the country last June and July defied all expectations. Mwangi said he witnessed something unprecedented - a powerful awakening of the Kenyan youth who leveraged social ...
It’s the season of political groups, realignments begins in earnest
2 days ago · Kenya’s long season of major political realignments starts in earnest this month, with a faction of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) loyal to former Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua, expected to unveil a new party ahead of the …
News - The EastAfrican
Biden extends deportation relief for Sudan immigrants Yesterday - 2 min read PRIME Kenya races to host Chan draw as deadline nears Yesterday - 6 min read PRIME S.Sudan holdout groups change tack and name Yesterday - 4 min read …
Kenya’s abductions and kidnappings up 44pc, security report says
3 days ago · Kenya witnessed a 44 percent increase in kidnappings and abductions between September 2023 and August 2024, according to a State of National Security report tabled in Parliament. The report, which was presented to Parliament by President William Ruto during his State of the Nation Address last year ...
Kenya races to host Chan draw in Nairobi as deadline to ready ...
3 days ago · “We are excited about the upcoming TotalEnergies Caf African Nations Championship – Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2024… The Chan is an important competition for the development and growth of Africa-based football players and talented young players and will contribute significantly to the global competitiveness of African football and Caf competitions,” Caf President Patrice Motsepe said in a ...
Museveni: Moving freely, trading with each other will end poverty
Jan 4, 2025 · Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is advocating an effective and operational larger East African Common Market to create wealth for its citizens and promote regional integration. President Museveni emphasised the need for East Africa Community (EAC) citizens to move freely and trade in goods and ...
Southern Africa - The EastAfrican
Mozambican opposition leading figure, who fled the country following October 9 disputed presidential polls, returned to Maputo Thursday and proclaimed himself as the country’s head of state. Protests have continued, sporadically, for more than two months, and Mondlane's return could add fuel to ...
East Africa - The EastAfrican
The tournament’s draw will be held on Wednesday even as co-host Kenya works to get things right. According to the report, Central region, which had four cases of kidnapping in 2023, saw the number double in 2024, while Nairobi had five cases of …
Kenya torn between pleasing refugees, local communities
Jul 7, 2024 · The governor was on June 20 (the World Refugee Day), part of a key stakeholders’ appraisal forum in Nairobi to formally adopt the plan as part of World Refugees Day commemoration that was also attended UNHCR Country Representative Caroline Van Buren, UN-Resident Coordinator Dr Stephen Jackson, Principal Secretary for State Department of Foreign Affairs Dr Korir Sing’oei and his Immigration ...