East Africa @ Izuba

3 arrested as hunt for suspects in Kisumu robbery continues- KBC

KBC — 2026-08-02T10:21:22Z

Three men believed to be members of a gang behind a series of violent house break-ins in Kisumu have been arrested. According to the National Police Service (NPS), the arrests followed investigations into a violent robbery that led to a major breakthrough. In a statement, the NPS said detectives (…) @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

KMSA warns of strong winds in 14 counties- KBC

KBC — 2026-08-02T09:55:50Z

August marks the gradual cessation of the cold season The post KMSA warns of strong winds in 14 counties appeared first on KBC Digital. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Today in History : Princess Clara Became Uganda's First Female Christian Martyr- Nile Post

Nile Post — 2026-08-02T08:46:42Z

On August 2, 1888, Princess Clara Nalumansi, a daughter of Kabaka Mutesa I and sister to Kabaka Mwanga II, was killed during a period of intense political and religious conflict in Buganda, becoming Uganda's first recorded female Christian martyr. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Gold Medallist Asiimwe Credits Uganda Paralympic Committee for Remarkable Rise- Nile Post

Nile Post — 2026-08-02T08:34:41Z

Uganda's para-archer Asiimwe Precious Allan has hailed the Uganda Paralympic Committee, the Uganda Archery Association and his coach after winning gold at the African Archery Championships in Algeria, just two years after taking up the sport. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Auction House : Legislators expose rot inside 13th Parliament- The Standard

The Standard — 2026-08-02T06:00:00Z

Some long-serving MPs have raised concerns about how rotten Parliament has become. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are on the rise across west Africa, campaigners warn- The Guardian

The Guardian — 2026-08-02T04:00:11Z

Activists in the region say politicians regard LGBTQ+ people as ‘the easiest scapegoats to maintain their power’ A growing number of west African countries are implementing or strengthening anti-LGBTQ+ laws, amid local political pressures and a global pushback against LGBTQ+ rights. In March, (…) @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

CS sued in bid to kick out Railways boss, audit SGR contracts- The Standard

The Standard — 2026-08-01T17:01:00Z

A court battle is brewing over Kenya Railways operations and the corporations Managing Director Phillip Mainga's reign. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Sudan : US Congress Weighs Landmark Sudan Bills to Tighten Sanctions and Accountability- All Africa (East frica)

All Africa (East frica) — 2026-07-31T23:43:04Z

[Dabanga] Washingtion D.C. -- The US Congress is considering two bills that could significantly reshape Washington's policy towards Sudan by placing future action on the war under a stronger legal framework rather than relying on executive decisions. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Uganda : Woman Loses Ear in Suspected Rape Attempt in Kasese- All Africa (East frica)

All Africa (East frica) — 2026-07-31T16:31:11Z

[Nile Post] Police in Kasese District have launched a manhunt for two suspects accused of attempting to rape a 29-year-old woman before cutting off her right ear during a violent attack in the early hours of Thursday. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Woman Loses Ear in Suspected Rape Attempt in Kasese- AllAfrica (Uganda)

AllAfrica (Uganda) — 2026-07-31T16:31:11Z

Government Declares Telecom Infrastructure Vandalism Economic Sabotage- AllAfrica (Uganda)

AllAfrica (Uganda) — 2026-07-31T16:30:50Z

[Nile Post] The government has warned that vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure is undermining national development and will be treated as economic sabotage as Uganda expands digital connectivity across the country. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Amhara Region Delivers 357 Kilograms of Gold to Nbe- All Africa (Ethiopi)

All Africa (Ethiopi) — 2026-07-31T16:29:32Z

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Amhara National Regional State supplied 357 kilograms of gold to the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) for the first time during the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

War Monger TPLF Faction Declares Another Round of Conflict- All Africa (Ethiopi)

All Africa (Ethiopi) — 2026-07-31T10:50:54Z

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The banned Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has once again launched an aggressive campaign of public mobilization and war propaganda that could push the Tigray region toward another devastating cycle of conflict. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

President Unveils Roadmap to New Constitution- All Africa (Tanzania)

All Africa (Tanzania) — 2026-07-31T10:16:29Z

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan announced yesterday that the government will establish a reconciliation commission to facilitate the next phase of the constitutional review process, reaffirming her administration commitment to political dialogue and national unity. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Police Clear Way for Public Meetings- All Africa (Tanzania)

All Africa (Tanzania) — 2026-07-30T10:07:28Z

[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM -- THE Tanzania Police Force has announced that it will resume receiving notifications for public meetings following the stabilisation of the country's security situation, a move political analyst have welcomed as a positive step towards strengthening democracy and (…) @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

How home gardening became a lifeline in Sudan's besieged towns- Irin (Sudan)

Irin (Sudan) — 2026-07-29T10:06:55Z

How home gardening became a lifeline in Sudan’s besieged towns sofia Wed, 07/29/2026 - 11:06 @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Uganda begins emergency food handouts after 19 die from hunger- The Guardian

The Guardian — 2026-07-27T07:00:34Z

Government move follows months of drought and crop failures in Karamoja, with 1.5m people facing malnutrition Uganda has launched emergency food relief distribution after at least 19 deaths from hunger were reported in an area of prolonged drought in the east of the country. A crisis has been (…) @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

The UK's contradictory Sudan policy leaves refugees locked out- Irin (Sudan)

Irin (Sudan) — 2026-07-21T13:21:08Z

The UK’s contradictory Sudan policy leaves refugees locked out whitney Tue, 07/21/2026 - 14:21 @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

‘We plant belonging' : how nature charities and asylum seekers work together in UK countryside- The Guardian (Sudan)

The Guardian (Sudan) — 2026-07-12T13:00:20Z

Environmental and refugee groups have joined forces to benefit lives and wildlife in Wales and elsewhere Shielding his eyes from the blinding midday sun, Abdullah, a Sudanese asylum seeker, gazes out at the expanse of green in Tŷ Mawr country park in north Wales. “This place is so beautiful,” he (…) @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

UN finds genocide in Sudan, Iran-US ceasefire suspension, and AI for what ? The Cheat Sheet- Irin (Kenya)

Irin (Kenya) — 2026-07-10T08:03:03Z

UN finds genocide in Sudan, Iran-US ceasefire suspension, and AI for what? The Cheat Sheet sofia Fri, 07/10/2026 - 09:03 @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo