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Rwanda:Govt to place management of student loans, bursaries under education council

NewsDeskJan 11, 2017

by NewsDeskJan 11, 20170429

The management of government loans and bursaries for university students could soon be coordinated by the Higher Education Council (HEC) after MPs yesterday approved the...

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Ethiopia: Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway Officially Completed, Creating High Speed Link Between Djibouti and Ethiopia

NewsDeskJan 10, 2017

by NewsDeskJan 10, 20170447

The completion of the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway, a new 752km track linking Ethiopia’s capital with the Port of Djibouti, was officially marked today at a...

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Uganda: Gen Katumba Out, Gen Muhoozi Appointed New UPDF C

NewsDeskJan 10, 2017

by NewsDeskJan 10, 20170470

President Museveni on Monday night shook up the army leadership dropping Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Katumba Wamala. UPDF Spokesperson Lt. Col. Paddy Ankunda...

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Ethiopia to tighten anti corruption campaign: Premier

NewsDeskJan 9, 2017Jan 9, 2017

by NewsDeskJan 9, 2017Jan 9, 20170520

Corruption in Ethiopia is a lot less than other African countries. Even though a legislative framework against corruption exists in Ethiopia, anti-corruption regulations are rarely enforced....

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Rwanda: Plan to Reintroduce Black Rhinos in Akagera Park Hots

NewsDeskJan 9, 2017

by NewsDeskJan 9, 20170448

Plans to re-introduce black rhinoceros in Akagera National Park is gaining momentum, an official said. The deal to bring in the rhinos is part of...

All East Africa - Latest News RWANDA

Law establishing ICT centre to make Rwanda a knowledge-based economy

NewsDeskJan 9, 2017

by NewsDeskJan 9, 20170433

Rwanda’s move toward a knowledge-based economy has received a boost, thanks to the enactment of a law establishing Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA) and determining...

All East Africa - Latest News TANZANIA

Tanzania: Bishop Mokiwa Caught Up in Financial Controversy

NewsDeskJan 9, 2017

by NewsDeskJan 9, 20170454

The Anglican Church of Tanzania’s Bishop for Dar es Salaam Diocese, Dr Valentino Mokiwa, yesterday rejected a call to resign from his position over failure...

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Jubilee MPs say they are ready to amend election laws before August polls

NewsDeskJan 7, 2017

by NewsDeskJan 7, 20170462

Jubilee is ready to amend the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill which it pushed through both houses of Parliament. On Friday, Senate Majority Leader Prof Kithure...

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ALL the 16 national parks in the country will be remapped and their boundaries signified with beacons by January 31.

NewsDeskJan 6, 2017

by NewsDeskJan 6, 20170431

The Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Professor Jumanne Maghembe, announced the decision while inaugurating the new Board of Trustees of the Tanzania National Parks...

All East Africa - Latest News KENYA

Jubilee senators pass contentious election law

NewsDeskJan 6, 2017

by NewsDeskJan 6, 20170433

Jubilee senators left the Senate at midnight on Thursday a delighted lot after successfully passing the contentious Election Laws (Amendment) Bill without amendments, paving the...