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Rwanda

2026-04-262026-07-07
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In coverage

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  1. May 2026

  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeAn Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has spread to South Kivu province, an area partly controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, raising fresh fears over the growing spread of the deadly virus. …

    Ebola outbreak spreads to M23-controlled South Kivu

  3. Citizen Digital

    … A player like Omole, who has been playing regularly, started in the semi-final.” Mette, who has previously coached in Congo-Brazzaville, Djibouti and Rwanda, was appointed Tusker head coach on 20 February 2026, replacing Charles Okere. …

    Mette demands clinical finishing as Tusker chase FKF Cup gong

  4. Citizen Digital

    … Sierra Leone is just the latest African country to have taken in people deported from the United States, following Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Ghana, Rwanda and South Sudan. …

    Sierra Leone receives migrants deported from US

  5. Citizen Digital

    … In the women’s elite category, Canada’s Haley Smith clinched victory with a time of 4:32:10 as Rwanda’s Claudette Nyirahabimana followed in 4:38:48, while Germany’s Svenja Betz secured third place in 4:44:37. …

    World Championships slots up for grabs as LOOP Safari Gravel Series returns to Naivasha

  6. Citizen Digital

    … Further south, Congolese people trying to cross into Rwanda ​from the cities of Goma and Bukavu were being stopped at the border, Reuters reporters said. …

    Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131, WHO voices deep concern
Politics

Murkomen accuses Gachagua of ethnic incitement and violence

The News

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of ethnic bigotry and inciting violence, citing Gachagua's use of the term "wasaliti" (traitors) to label leaders who do not align with his politics and linking such rhetoric to violence against communities.

Why it matters

Interior CS Murkomen's direct accusation that former DP Gachagua is inciting ethnic violence and using divisive rhetoric underscores ongoing political tensions and accountability concerns at the highest levels.

21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Murkomen accuses Gachagua of ethnic incitement and violence

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of ethnic bigotry and inciting violence, citing Gachagua's use of the term "wasaliti" (traitors) to label leaders who do not align with his politics and linking such rhetoric to violence against communities.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Murkomen accuses Gachagua of ethnic incitement and violence rhetoric

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of ethnic bigotry and inciting violence by labelling opposition leaders as "wasaliti" (traitors), citing the term as a dog whistle historically used to profile and direct attacks against communities and individuals.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  3. Murkomen accuses Gachagua of promoting ethnic division and incitement

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of reinforcing ethnic division and dangerous political rhetoric, claiming Gachagua brands Mt Kenya leaders who do not support him as "traitors"—language Murkomen said has historically been used to fuel violence.

    23 hours ago · Capital News →

  4. Kericho farmers oppose new 0.8% tea levy imposed by board

    Tea farmers in Kericho have called on the Tea Board of Kenya to withdraw the newly introduced 0.8 per cent tea levy, which took effect on May 1, 2026. Led by Governor Erick Mutai, they argue the levy further reduces earnings at a time of low returns and rising production costs, and urge the regulator to focus instead on improving tea prices and expanding markets.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 5 July

  1. Rwanda warns Great Lakes region of ongoing genocide ideology threat

    Rwanda's High Commissioner to Kenya warned at the 32nd Anniversary of Rwanda's Liberation Day that genocide ideology remains a real and present danger in the Great Lakes region, citing the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo where extremist groups spread ethnic hatred and genocide denial.

    5 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Kenya commends Rwanda's transformation at Liberation Day celebration

    Kenya has commended Rwanda's transformation over three decades since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, describing it as an inspiration to the continent. The message was delivered during celebrations of Rwanda's 32nd Liberation Day (Kwibohora 32) in Nairobi, attended by over 800 guests including diplomats and Kenyan government officials.

    5 July 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 3 July

  1. Eighteen Kenyan investors explore Zanzibar economic zones

    Eighteen Kenyan investors, led by energy and construction firms, are scouting Special Economic Zone opportunities in Zanzibar as part of an Equity Group trade mission that brought together 50 nationalities. The investors are visiting the Mangapwani Multi-Purpose Port and Fumba Free Economic Zone, with Equity Group facilitating regulatory engagement and business matchmaking through the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Marburg virus case detected in Uganda during Ebola surveillance

    The World Health Organization said a case of Marburg virus disease was detected in Uganda during enhanced surveillance for Ebola. The case is a child aged one year and five months in the western Kyegegwa District, and no identified contacts have shown symptoms so far.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 2 July

  1. DRC crisis rooted in internal conflict, not Rwanda tensions

    An opinion piece argues that mediators have wrongly framed the DRC crisis as an interstate dispute between the DRC and Rwanda, when the real driver of regional instability is the inter-Congolese conflict itself. The author contends that unrest within Congo provokes interstate tensions rather than the reverse, and that Rwanda and the DRC were previously cooperating on economic matters including gold processing.

    2 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Pan-Africanism weakened as leaders prioritise individual states

    An opinion piece argues that Pan-Africanism—the original vision of African liberation and unity—has lost meaning as contemporary leaders abandoned collective solidarity in favour of protecting individual political interests, with African states now reluctant to question actions beyond their borders.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Government backs packaging sector as manufacturing growth driver

    Government and private sector leaders called for closer collaboration to unlock Kenya's packaging, printing and graphics industry, emphasizing investment in technology, innovation and supportive policies as critical for accelerating industrialisation and positioning Kenya as Africa's manufacturing hub. Officials acknowledged manufacturer concerns over electricity costs and taxes on production inputs, pledging continued engagement on cost-reduction measures.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Cabinet approves payroll fraud reforms after audit

    The Cabinet has approved sweeping reforms to address payroll fraud across government after a sample audit of 12 out of 53 State departments uncovered suspected irregularities worth Sh6.2 billion, including unauthorised alterations to payroll records, irregular payments, and weak controls. The reforms include a government-wide payroll audit, criminal investigations, and migration of all public institutions to a revamped payroll management system.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Cabinet approves reforms, infrastructure, and service improvements

    Kenya's Cabinet has approved removal of birth certificate fees, a Teachers Service Commission Reform Bill, petroleum import frameworks with Rwanda and South Sudan, Sh16.6 billion for the Mwache Dam project, and a Sh4.5 billion grant to construct 10 mother-and-child hospitals in underserved counties.

    30 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Kenyan traders, global investors visit Tanzania for trade mission

    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 →

  3. Kenya must reject EU asylum externalisation plan

    The Standard's opinion piece warns that Kenya is being considered by the European Union as a destination for rejected asylum seekers as part of Europe's migration externalisation strategy. The author argues that such an arrangement would violate Kenya's sovereignty and international refugee law, and represents the Global North outsourcing responsibilities to the Global South.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Kenya to reclaim Rwanda's fuel transit market from Tanzania

    Kenya has signed a new agreement with Rwanda enabling the landlocked country to import fuel through Kenya Pipeline Company's pipelines and storage systems, reversing a shift made over a decade ago when Rwanda rerouted imports through Tanzania. Oil marketers currently import about 90 per cent of Rwanda's fuel through Tanzania's Central Transport Corridor, with Kenya accounting for about 10 per cent.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard →

  5. Ruto orders payroll fraud probe after audit finds irregularities

    President William Ruto has ordered a probe into payroll fraud and directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate after a sample audit of 12 State Departments uncovered suspected payroll irregularities worth Sh6.2 billion. The Cabinet approved a comprehensive payroll reform programme including government-wide audits, migration to a revamped payroll system, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and payroll data cleansing.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 29 June

  1. UN reports unlawful killings and sexual violence in eastern DRC

    A UN independent commission on human rights documented allegations of unlawful killings, sexual violence including sexual slavery, forced recruitment, and attacks on schools and health facilities in North and South Kivu provinces, amid a surge of unrest in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where the army battles the Rwandan-backed M23 group.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Kenya's Foreign Affairs PS urges DRC Leopards to promote peace

    Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing'oei has called on the Democratic Republic of Congo national football team to use their historic FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification as a unifying force for peace in the Eastern DRC, following the team's dramatic 3-1 comeback victory over Uzbekistan.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kinshasa trapped in failed 2012 military strategy for DRC conflict

    An opinion piece argues that Kinshasa is pursuing a military solution to the ongoing DRC conflict while the international community calls for dialogue, noting that while rebels have released prisoners and withdrawn from areas, Kinshasa has not fulfilled its corresponding commitments and continues military escalations around Rubaya and Minembwe highlands.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard →

  3. East African press councils warn of growing government hostility toward media

    The East African Press Councils has called for an end to hostilities between governments and media across the region, warning that attacks on journalists and media houses threaten press freedom and democratic governance. The council expressed concern over intimidation, profiling and harassment of journalists by state actors, pointing to tensions in Kenya involving President William Ruto and the Standard Group.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Congo sues Rwanda at ICJ over decades-long eastern conflict

    The Democratic Republic of Congo filed a case at the International Court of Justice accusing Rwanda of breaching international conventions on genocide, discrimination, and torture, alleging crimes including massacres, extrajudicial killings, torture, sexual violence, and forced displacement spanning over three decades. Congo is seeking an ICJ order for Rwanda to cease violations and award reparations.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya pursuing WHO Maturity Level 3 pharmaceutical regulation status

    Kenya is working to achieve WHO Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status in pharmaceutical regulation by December this year, which the Ministry of Health says would strengthen oversight of medical products, boost local manufacturing, and improve access to safe and effective medicines. Attaining ML3 status would place Kenya among a select group of African nations with stable and well-functioning regulatory systems.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 26 June

  1. DRC files ICJ case against Rwanda over alleged genocide and abuses

    The Democratic Republic of the Congo has filed proceedings at the International Court of Justice accusing Rwanda of committing genocide and widespread human rights abuses in eastern Zaire and later eastern DRC from 1996 to the present, allegedly targeting Hutus who fled the 1994 Rwandan genocide and several Congolese ethnic groups.

    26 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Martha Karua detained at Uganda airport; EAC principles questioned

    Senior Counsel Martha Karua was detained at Entebbe International Airport while travelling to defend opposition figures in Uganda's courts. The Standard editorial argues the incident and similar treatment of Kenyan lawyers in neighbouring EAC states undermine the bloc's stated principles, noting Kenya opens its courts to lawyers from other EAC members while its own advocates face restrictions.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Rwanda tea commands higher prices than Kenya at Mombasa auction

    At last week's Mombasa tea auction, Rwandan tea achieved an average of Sh354.75 per kilogramme compared to Kenyan tea at Sh299.28 per kg. Kenya's 9,424.6 tonnes generated Sh2.8 billion, while Rwanda sold 552 tonnes for Sh196.1 million; some Kenyan factories' tea went unsold as buyers and sellers failed to agree on prices.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard →

  4. DRC files genocide case against Rwanda at ICJ

    The Democratic Republic of Congo filed a case at the International Court of Justice on Friday accusing Rwanda of atrocities, genocide, and widespread human rights violations in eastern DRC since 1996, including massacres, extrajudicial executions, torture, and sexual violence. Kinshasa also accuses Rwanda of backing the M23 rebel group, which Rwanda denies.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Kenya Police teams set ambitious goals for 2026/27 season

    Kenya Police's men's team aims to reclaim the Kenya Premier League title, while the women's team targets qualification for the CAF Women's Champions League after winning the Kenya Women's Premier League for a third consecutive season. The women's immediate goal is to win the CECAFA Women's Club Championship in Rwanda to secure CAF qualification.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Numida launches premium lending service for Kenyan MSMEs

    Financial technology firm Numida has launched operations in Kenya with a premium lending model targeting established MSMEs with monthly revenues of at least Ksh.300,000, offering faster and more affordable access to working capital.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Numida launches MSME lending operations in Kenya

    Digital credit provider Numida has launched operations in Kenya, offering performance-based financing to micro, small, and medium enterprises that struggle to access traditional bank loans. The company has already disbursed more than Sh22 billion to over 115,000 businesses across the region.

    24 June 2026 · Capital News →

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