Kenyan Tiktoker Arrested After Filming Himself Tearing KSh100 Note
A Kenyan man has been arrested after posting a video on social media showing himself tearing a 100-shilling banknote, authorities confirmed on March 10.
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Deaths Rises to 42 as Floods Hit Nairobi After Heavy Rains
Heavy rains and windstorms continue to batter Kenya today. The Ministry of Interior reported that flash floods have claimed 42 lives so far, with the Nairobi River bursting its banks and causing significant infrastructure damage in industrial areas.
Tanzania–Zambia Power Link to Connect Rukwa to National Grid by May
Residents of Rukwa Region are expected to receive electricity from Tanzania’s national grid by May 2026 as the Tanzania–Zambia transmission project nears completion, government officials say.
Uganda’s Museveni Named New Chairperson of East African Community
ARUSHA, Tanzania – The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, was appointed the Chairman of the East African Community during the 25 th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State, held in Arusha, Tanzania. Museveni has now replaced the President of…
Floods in Serengeti Put Tourists at Risk as Rescue Operations Starts
MARA, Tanzania – In Serengeti National Park, tourists were rescued by air and heavy machinery after floods forced by the rains cut off roads and blocked vehicles in the park. A deluge over northern Tanzania led to treacherous floods throughout…
Heavy Rains Kill at Least 23 in Nairobi as Kenyan Military Deployed for Rescue
NAIROBI, Kenya – Nairobi was hit by flash floods after heavy rains pounded the Kenyan capital for over 5 hours, destroying homes and submerging roads while the military were dispatched to help in rescue efforts. Nairobi authorities stated that hours…
Tanzanian Diplomat Stephen Mbundi Appointed New EAC Secretary General
ARUSHA, Tanzania – Ambassador Stephen Mbundi, a Tanzanian diplomat, has become the new Secretary General of East African Community (EAC) at the 25 th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State of EAC held in Arusha. Stephen Mbundi has been appointed…
Kagame, Tshisekedi Won’t Attend EAC Summit in Arusha, Send Representatives
Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will not attend the 25th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community. The summit is scheduled for March 7. It will be held at the bloc’s…
Rwanda Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva Arrives in Tanzania for EAC Summit
ARUSHA, Tanzania – Rwanda’s Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva arrived at Kilimanjaro International Airport on Saturday. He is attending the 25th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community Heads of State in Arusha. Justin Nsengiyumva, Prime Minister of the Rwanda, landed…
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni Arrives in Tanzania for 25th EAC Heads of State Summit
ARUSHA, Tanzania – The President of Republic of Uganda H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, arrived at the Kilimanjaro International Airport on Friday. He is attending the 25th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community Heads of State. The summit is due…
