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… iki By DPCS August 05, 2026 04:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DP Kithure Kindiki joins other African leaders at the Infrastructure for Africa Forum and the General Meeting of the Africa50, Dar es Salaam …
We must make Africa a First World continent; Kenya on track-DP KindikiCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya Aug 5 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Wednesday departed for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, aboard a Kenya Air Force aircraft to represent Kenya at the Infra for Africa Forum 2026, a high-level continental summit focused on accelerating infrastructure investment acr …
DP Kindiki attends Continental Infrastructure Summit in TanzaniaCapital News
… The launch at State House in Dar es Salaam comes as Kenya prepares to begin nationwide consultations on its post-Vision 2030 development blueprint, scheduled for official launch on August 12, signalling a new chapter in East Africa’s long-term economic planning. …
Tanzania launches Vision 2050 implementation as Kenya prepares post-Vision 2030 talksThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWatch the news out of Ol Kalou two weeks ago, then watch the news out of Kampala, Dar es Salaam, Lusaka or Harare from the last five years, and try to spot the difference. …
A by-election and a warning Kenya keeps ignoringThe Standard
… The cargo ship ran aground on May 18, 2026, while travelling from Dar es Salaam to Mombasa to refuel, but ships have mobilised specialised equipment to pull it off the coral reef.Nyarandi assured that KMA, in collaboration with other government agencies, has maintained oversight …
KMA explains delay in salvaging grounded ship off Nyali beachThe Standard
… Long before African governments spoke of regional integration, Congolese musicians had already united dance floors from Kinshasa to Nairobi, Kampala, Kigali, Bujumbura and Dar es Salaam. …
Why the Congolese Seben is Africa's greatest cultural giftThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWatch the news out of Ol Kalou, then watch the news out of Kampala, Dar es Salaam, Lusaka or Harare from the last five years, and try to spot the difference. …
Ol Kalou by-election and a warning Kenya keeps on ignoringCitizen Digital
… T) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tanzanian police disperse demonstrators during violent protests that marred the election following the disqualification of the two leading opposition candidates in Dar es Salaam …
East Africans find fragile refuge in Kenya as repression soarsThe Standard
Catholics gather for prayers during a special mass organized by the Catholic Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam to pray for victims of post-election violence following Tanzania's general elections at St Joseph's Cathedral in Dar es Salaam on November 10, 2025. …
As repression soars, East Africans are finding fragile refuge in NairobiCitizen Digital
… It is scheduled to host corporate sessions at the Serena Hotels in Kampala, followed by Kigali, and concluding in Dar es Salaam. …
Nigerian author Tara Fela graces Building Beyond You Forum in NairobiDeputy President Kithure Kindiki, speaking at the Infrastructure for Africa Forum and Africa50 General Meeting in Dar es Salaam, called for faster development of Africa to first-world status, saying the continent has the resources and manpower needed and that Africans must build confidence in themselves and their capabilities.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, speaking at the Infrastructure for Africa Forum and Africa50 General Meeting in Dar es Salaam, called for faster development of Africa to first-world status, saying the continent has the resources and manpower needed and that Africans must build confidence in themselves and their capabilities.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki attended the Infra for Africa Forum 2026 in Dar es Salaam on August 5–6, a continental summit bringing together heads of state, investors, and policymakers to mobilise financing for transformative infrastructure projects across Africa. Kindiki outlined Kenya's infrastructure priorities in transport, energy, housing, water, digital infrastructure and logistics as the country seeks investment in strategic projects.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched an implementation framework for Tanzania's National Development Vision 2050, which aims to transform the country into a competitive, inclusive and resilient upper-middle-income economy with a US$1 trillion economy by 2050. The launch comes as Kenya prepares nationwide consultations on its post-Vision 2030 development blueprint.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece warns that Kenya's Ol Kalou by-election—marked by distribution of gas cylinders, mattresses, and other goods timed suspiciously before voting—follows a pattern of electoral misconduct seen across East and Southern Africa. The piece argues that such practices represent slow-motion failures in election conduct that have become recognizable across the region.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Maritime Authority said salvage of MV Adan, which ran aground off Nyali beach in May 2026, is scheduled to commence in mid-August 2026 after regulatory approval and arrival of specialised equipment. The operation has been planned to coincide with favourable weather and tidal conditions.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece praises the seben—the instrumental climax of Congolese rumba featuring lead guitar and drums—as one of Africa's greatest musical traditions, highlighting its ability to inspire joy and participation through the work of musicians like J. B. Mpiana.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece compares the Ol Kalou by-election (called after MP David Njuguna Kiaraho's death in March 2026) to election irregularities across East Africa—gas cylinders, mattresses, and other incentives distributed to voters in the run-up to polling day—arguing that such misconduct follows a predictable regional pattern.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Dozens of Ugandans and Tanzanians are hiding in neighbouring Kenya after recent elections triggered mass arrests, kidnappings, and murders in their countries. Refugees report knowing between 20 and 40 others who have fled to Kenya in recent months, though many live in fear of cross-border abduction.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
East Africans are finding fragile refuge in Nairobi as repression rises across the region, following post-election violence in Tanzania and broader political instability in neighboring countries.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nigerian beauty entrepreneur and bestselling author Tara Fela-Durotoye headlined the Building Beyond You Forum in Nairobi on July 15, marking the official launch of a four-city East African leadership tour. Fela-Durotoye, founder of House of Tara International, spoke about legacy and the impact of developing people within institutions.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigerian beauty entrepreneur and author Tara Fela-Durotoye headlined the Building Beyond You Forum in Nairobi on July 15, officially launching a four-city East African leadership tour for business leaders and entrepreneurs.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Digital technology and regional integration are reducing barriers to expansion for African small businesses, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to grow beyond their local markets into neighboring countries, according to a Standard column on SME capabilities.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Tanzania deployed massive police presence on Tuesday to prevent protests commemorating historic demonstrations, as both nations adopt a zero-tolerance approach to demonstrations following recent cycles of public unrest and security force crackdowns.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and Tanzania deployed massive police presence on July 7 to prevent protests marking the historic "Saba Saba" anniversary, as both countries take a zero-tolerance approach to demonstrations following recent unrest. At least 127 Kenyans were killed during protests over economic hardship and corruption in June-July 2024 and 2025, while rights groups say thousands died in Tanzania during election unrest in October.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzanians hoped to protest on Tuesday against government repression, but fear of police violence and memories of mass killings during last October's election are likely to deter unrest. Riot police have been deployed across Dar es Salaam after the government banned all political gatherings and warned protesters of consequences.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Some Tanzanians hope to protest on Tuesday against government repression, but fear government threats and memories of mass killings during last October's election make unrest unlikely. Riot police are visible in Dar es Salaam after the government banned all political gatherings and warned that previous force was "just a taste of what is to come."
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
With planned protests scheduled for July 7 in Tanzania, Tanzanians are fearful of government repression and police violence, citing traumatic memories of mass killings during October's election unrest when rights groups and opposition figures say security forces killed thousands.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzania has reinstated a ban on political rallies "until further notice," citing fears that mass gatherings could trigger uncontrollable protests. The move follows violent post-election clashes in 2025 and comes after President Samia Hassan had lifted the previous rally ban in 2023, which had been imposed in 2016 under her predecessor John Magufuli.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzania has reimposed a ban on political rallies "until further notice," citing concerns that mass gatherings could trigger uncontrollable protests. The government action follows violent post-election unrest in 2025, and activists had scheduled nationwide protests against political repression for 7 July 2026.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 50 delegates from Africa, Europe and North America are in Tanzania for a five-day trade mission organized by Equity Group, with B2B forums and site visits in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar aimed at unlocking trade and investment opportunities.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that bookshops' declining back-to-school sales stem not mainly from economic struggle but from their failure to innovate and adapt to changing consumer habits and a transformed book market.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's boxing referee Leila Said Iddi has become the first female boxing referee and judge in East Africa to attain International Boxing Association (IBA) Star 3-Referee status, joining four other Kenyan referees with the qualification and earning eligibility to officiate at World Championships, World Cup, and Olympic events.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan lawyer and political leader Martha Karua was denied entry to Uganda and forced to return to Nairobi after interrogation and phone confiscation, marking her second deportation in a year—she was similarly expelled from Tanzania in May 2025 while attempting to observe an opposition trial. Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces claimed responsibility for declaring her persona non grata as she travelled to support a case involving a Ugandan opposition figure.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health specialists warn that excess weight can trigger multiple medical problems extending beyond appearance, including effects on blood sugar, blood pressure, kidney function and blood circulation. Specialist clinics held in Dar es Salaam discussed conditions linked to obesity, diabetes, vascular disease and kidney complications, with doctors increasingly seeing patients whose weight is intertwined with diabetes, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, joint pain and reduced mobility.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Amazon Web Services has selected 9 African organizations—from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Cameroon and South Africa—for the fourth cohort of its Global Cloud Social Impact Accelerator, giving the continent its largest representation in the global programme. The 42 participating social enterprises across 16 countries will receive technical training, strategic business support and access to cloud and AI tools to address challenges in education, healthcare, climate resilience and economic opportunity.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amazon Web Services has selected 9 African organizations from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Cameroon and South Africa to join the fourth cohort of its Social Entrepreneur Accelerator. The organisations will receive technical training, strategic business support and access to cloud and AI tools to address challenges in education, healthcare, climate resilience and economic opportunity.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Force Muhoozi Kainerugaba posted on X that he ordered the deportation of Kenyan Senior Counsel Martha Karua from Uganda on Monday, saying she will no longer be allowed entry. Karua had travelled to Uganda to help defend detained opposition leader Kizza Besigye but was stopped by immigration officials citing security reasons.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua was deported from Uganda after immigration officials cited "security reasons," despite initial clearance at Entebbe International Airport. Karua, who had travelled to attend bail proceedings for jailed Ugandan lawyer Erias Lukwago and serves as lead counsel in a treason case against opposition leader Kizza Besigye, said she was declared persona non grata and placed on a return flight to Nairobi.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cecafa has rejected the Football Kenya Federation's appeal and replaced Kenya's Junior Starlets' 16-0 win over Sudan in the CECAFA Under 17 Women's Championship with a 3-0 walkover after the match was abandoned when Sudan was reduced to six players due to injuries.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche called for sharper finishing after the team topped Group A of the CECAFA U17 Women's Championship in Tanzania with a 1-1 draw against hosts Tanzania, advancing on goal difference.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →