East Africa business news from Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and the wider EAC region.
Ethiopian police used tear gas and briefly clashed with young Muslims in the capital on Monday during prayers to mark the end of Ramadan. The Ethiopian capital saw scenes of …
Ethiopia’s state-appointed human rights mentioned on Monday it was investigating a video exhibiting a gaggle of fighters in Ethiopian military fatigues abusing and capturing a boy they accused of being …
Sudanese security forces fired tear gas at crowds who massed in Khartoum on Saturday to rally against military rule and mark the third anniversary of the killing of scores of …
On Sunday Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said his government would hike the country’s minimum wage by 12% immediately to help workers cope with a surge in consumer prices, driven in …
The family of Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina has sued the Rwanda government and filed a $400m lawsuit in the US over his alleged abduction and torture. Rusesabagina is serving a 25 …
Kenyans on Friday paid their last respects to former President Mwai Kibaki in a state funeral service that was attended by African leaders. Kibaki, whose death was announced last Friday, …
Health workers in Tigray told The New Humanitarian by phone that shortages are so acute they are using expired drugs to treat chronic conditions, while tens of thousands of patients …
Toyota Kenya has rebranded to Cooperation for Africa and Overseas (CFAO) Motors Limited Kenya in a move aimed at enhancing multi-brand distribution of cars, motorbikes, and equipment. CFAO, whose parent …
Rocket Health, a telemedicine and last-mile healthcare company startup based in Uganda, has raised $5 million in a Series A round of funding. CREADEV – Creating for People, an evergreen …
The US Embassy in Nairobi has set the official date when the 90-unit gated estate valued at Ksh5.5 billion will be opened for occupation. The multi-billion housing estate dubbed OBO …
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