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[New Times] Western Province is intensifying efforts to promote fruit tree planting as part of measures aimed at reducing malnutrition and stunting among children, officials have said.
[New Times] The Ministry of Health has said it is closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak reported in neighboring DR Congo, assuring the public that health personnel are "on alert to ensure early detection and rapid response."
[Nile Post] President Museveni has announced the postponement of this year's Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, citing fears of Ebola transmission from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
[Nile Post] President Museveni has endorsed plans for a proposed East African regional refinery championed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, saying the project aligns with Uganda's long-standing position against exporting raw materials without value addition.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici has intensified her political messaging ahead of the 2027 succession politics, defending women leadership while warning residents against what she termed as "imposed leaders" backed by political elites.
[New Times] The AFC/M23 movement has reported continued killings, abductions, arbitrary arrests and aerial bombardments against civilians in various parts of South Kivu in eastern DR Congo.
[Daily News] Tanga -- THE Ministry of Energy has commended the progress of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, saying implementation is nearing completion.
[Daily News] Arusha -- TANZANIA and Russia have signed cooperation agreements covering 12 key sectors, including language, health, agriculture, energy, tourism, education, science and technology, transport and logistics.
[Nile Post] Uganda is facing an escalating alcohol abuse crisis, with new findings showing rising consumption among youth and women, high levels of heavy episodic drinking, and widening gaps in regulation across the country.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Government has officially declared the Homa Bay County Commissioner's Residence as a State Lodge, according to a Gazette Notice issued by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration.
[Independent (Kampala)] On the 12th of May, President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for the seventh term of office in a colourful ceremony at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The function that was attended by many heads of states and delegations across the world was befitting indeed for the man who has been steering the ship of Uganda's leadership for the last 40 years.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Several close associates of former Parliament Speaker Anita Among, including members of parliament, are under probe sanctioned by the president. Among and others at large are suspected of alleged illicit enrichment, corruption and money laundering.
[New Zimbabwe] Anxiety is rising in Zvishavane, Midlands province, after health officials confirmed two cholera cases in the district, with residents blaming weeks of water shortages exposing communities.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto is expected to intensify calls for reform of global housing finance systems, arguing that developing countries need more flexible, affordable, and accessible financing mechanisms to keep pace with rapid urbanisation and rising housing demand.
[New Zimbabwe] The Parliament of Zimbabwe has reportedly received overwhelming responses from the public on the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 (CAB3), which among other things seeks to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term of office.
[263Chat] Temba Mliswa, president of the Zimbabwe Village Heads Association, says traditional leaders across the country fully support the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill, 2026, arguing that the sweeping constitutional reforms are necessary to strengthen governance, secure political stability, and drive Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 agenda.
[New Zimbabwe] POLICE have unearthed a makeshift pharmaceutical factory, where an assortment of 'medicines' were being manufactured and packaged for sale.
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has warned disgruntled members linked to the Linda Mwananchi faction against undermining the party leadership, insisting that internal discipline must be respected and political rebellion will not be tolerated.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Private schools across the country have been put on alert following a nationwide transport sector strike today, with education stakeholders warning of possible disruptions to learner movement and school operations.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Major public transport operators across Kenya suspended services on Monday in a coordinated nationwide protest against soaring fuel prices, triggering fears of widespread commuter disruption, supply chain delays and economic paralysis.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) has assured Kenyans of their safety as a planned nationwide public transport strike kicked off Monday, even as major PSV operators withdrew fleets from the roads in protest over soaring fuel prices.
