Uganda-Vietnam Trade Jumps to US$95.4 Million as Coffee and Tech Deals Deepen
Uganda-Vietnam trade reached about US$95.4 million in 2025, up from US$22.1 million in 2024, driven by coffee exports and new...
August 18, 2026Topic
East Africa
Kenya Fuel Consumption Defies Steep Price Rises in 2026
Kenya fuel consumption rose 6.94 percent in fiscal 2024/25 despite steep pump prices and IMF-driven subsidy removal, EPRA data show.
August 18, 2026
Uganda’s NSSF Seeks Court Eviction in Temangalo Land Fight
The Temangalo land fight sees Uganda's NSSF seek a court eviction of tycoon Amos Nzeyi from 55 acres after a...
August 18, 2026
Uganda to Stay in Somalia, but Maybe Not Under the AU
Uganda says it will keep troops in Somalia, but the African Union mission is on a phased exit and the...
August 17, 2026
Kenya Gold Bill Stalls at Committee Stage Since 2025
Kenya's Gold Processing Bill cleared its second reading in February 2025 and has sat at committee stage ever since, with...
August 17, 2026
Kenya Plans US$224m for 13 New County Referral Hospitals
Kenya has earmarked about US$224 million for 13 new 300-bed county referral hospitals, but has named only 12 counties and...
August 17, 2026
Zanzibar to Train 600 Officials in AI and Cybersecurity
Zanzibar signed a three-year deal on 16 August 2026 to train 600 public servants in AI and cybersecurity, in classes...
August 17, 2026
China Now Supplies a Quarter of Kenya’s Imports
China supplied 25.3% of Kenya's imports in the first five months of 2026, a record share worth about US$2.6 billion.
August 17, 2026
MV Liemba Returns to Lake Tanganyika After US$12.9m Refit
MV Liemba resumes commercial service on Lake Tanganyika on 1 September 2026 after a US$12.9 million overhaul, with final sea...
August 17, 2026