(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A South Sudanese gospel artist and founder of the Kikiji National Orphanage Center, Dominic Living Wawa, has been nominated in two categories at the East Africa Gospel Music Awards 2026. Wawa has been nominated for Best Gospel Artist of the Year in East Africa and BestContinue Reading
(MALAKAL, UPPER NILE STATE) – Aerial control operations have been launched against Quelea bird outbreaks that are threatening cereal crops in Upper Nile State. The Quelea bird, also known as the Red-billed Quelea, is a small weaver bird that weighs about 20 grammes. It is described as the most destructiveContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Livestock commercialisation is key to economic growth in South Sudan, the Food and Agriculture Organization has said. The agency made the statement during a visit with Swiss Cooperation to Nyinanyar Cattle Camp in Jebel Ladu Payam. The visit was aimed at engaging with livestock keepers to understandContinue Reading
(KOBOKO, UGANDA) – Charcoal traders along Uganda’s border with South Sudan have asked President Yoweri Museveni for a three-month grace period to sell existing stocks, saying enforcement of the 2023 charcoal ban has left more than 172 dealers with over 90,000 bags worth UGX 2.4 billion ($645,000 / £492,000) stranded.Continue Reading
(MOMBASA, KENYA) – The United Kingdom has ruled out imposing travel restrictions on Kenya over the imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease, offering reassurance to the tourism industry. British High Commissioner Matt Baugh said Kenya had demonstrated strong preparedness through isolation facilities, contact tracing and measures to manage suspectedContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya has confirmed a second case of Ebola after a contact of the first patient tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain. The patient is a 39 year old man who developed fever, fatigue and joint pains on 13th October, according to Dr Patrick Amoth, the Director GeneralContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya’s tax authority has uncovered a value added tax fraud involving fictitious electronic invoices worth about KES 42 billion ($323 million / £247 million) over five years, exposing the exchequer to about KES 4 billion ($30.8 million / £23.5 million) in fake claims. Forensic investigators said threeContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya has withdrawn its fuel subsidy for the first time since August 2025, pushing pump prices to their highest level in years. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced the decision on Wednesday evening. Petrol and diesel prices rose by KES 12.93 and KES 9.90 per litreContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya’s High Court has cleared the way for a Spanish firm to pursue the liquidation of Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) over an unpaid award now valued at KES 10 billion ($77.1 million / £58.8 million). The court dismissed Ketraco’s preliminary objection, ruling that state ownership doesContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Voter education has been launched in Central Equatoria State ahead of the December general elections. The State Elections High Committee said it has also begun awareness raising at the grassroots as part of its preparations for the polls. The committee gave an update on its activities duringContinue Reading
