The EastAfrican
For a clearer and in-depth understanding of the political and economic issues in the East African region. The EastAfrican offers analysis on politics, economics, business and science from East …
Kenya’s abductions and kidnappings up 44pc, security report says
2 days ago · Kenya witnessed a 44 percent increase in kidnappings and abductions between September 2023 and August 2024, according to a State of National Security report tabled in …
Cover M23 on pain of death, DRC warns media - The EastAfrican
2 days ago · The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government is warning journalists and media outlets of tough penalties, including death sentence, for reporting on the M23. The …
It’s the season of political groups, realignments begins in earnest
1 day ago · Kenya’s long season of major political realignments starts in earnest this month, with a faction of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) loyal to former Deputy President (DP) …
Kenya races to host Chan draw in Nairobi as deadline to ready ...
2 days ago · “We are excited about the upcoming TotalEnergies Caf African Nations Championship – Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2024… The Chan is an important competition for …
News - The EastAfrican
Cote d’Ivoire president signals run for fourth term Yesterday - 1 min read Chad foils attack on presidential palace Yesterday - 3 min read PRIME Sudan between famine and destruction: UN …
Kenya posts slowest Q3 economic growth since Covid pandemic
6 days ago · Kenya's economy grew by four percent in the three months to September last year, the slowest pace in four years, as contractions in the construction and mining sectors weighed …
East Africa - The EastAfrican
The tournament’s draw will be held on Wednesday even as co-host Kenya works to get things right. According to the report, Central region, which had four cases of kidnapping in 2023, saw …
Editorials - The EastAfrican
Oct 26 - 3 min read Umeme exit sets Uganda power sector on a delicate path At the end of March 2025, power distributor Umeme will go back to its immediate supervisor Uganda Electricity …
East Africa should focus on consolidating gains in 2025
Dec 28, 2024 · The politics was less inspiring. Repression went a notch higher in Tanzania and Uganda. A senior Ugandan opposition figure was abducted from Nairobi and returned to …