East Africa
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Kenyans Likely to Flock Uganda for Alcohol Over Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024
Kenyans residing in Namanga and Busia are most likely to cross into Uganda and Tanzania in search of more affordable…
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IMF Approves $76.2 Million Loan to Rwanda After Meeting Conditions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $164 million loan extension to Rwanda, with an immediate disbursement of $76.2…
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Kenyan-US Film to Premier in US on President Ruto’s State Visit
“Searching for Amani” will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 8, 2024, following the state…
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East Africa Revenue Authorities Taps Ksh.410 Million From Tax Evasion Crack Down
The East Africa Revenue Authorities have tapped a whooping Ksh.410,231,153.80 from investigations spanning October 2023 to April 2024 in tax…
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Revealed: Kenya Collects Ksh.1 Billion in Daily Revenue From e-Citizen
Kenya’s revenue has surged to a whooping Ksh.1 billion in daily collection from Ksh. 60 million, said Eliud Owalo. Owalo,…
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Vodacom Completes Smile Communication Tanzania Acquisition at $26K
Vodacom, Tanzania’s biggest telecom operator, has completed the acquisition of Smile Communication Tanzania Ltd for TZS 68.8 billion ($26,631,513). The…
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List of Institutions Sanctioned By UK For Funding Sudan War
A year after the outbreak of conflict in Sudan, the UK has imposed new sanctions on businesses linked with financing…
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UK Pledges £100 Million in Support for Vulnerable Ethiopians
The UK has announced life-saving assistance for hundreds of thousands of Ethiopians at a pledging event at the United Nations…
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Paris Conference Raises Over €2 Billion in Aid for Sudan
French President Macron said Monday’s Paris conference raised more than €2 billion in aid to help Sudan and its neighbouring…
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Uganda Hikes Lending Rate by 25 Basis Points to 10.25
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has increased its interest rates for the second straight month from 10% to 10.25%—the highest…
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