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Tanzania has blocked access to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) following a series of cyberattacks that targeted official government accounts. The move comes amid rising political tension in the country ahead of the upcoming general elections scheduled for October.

Tanzania Blocks Access to X Following Cyberattacks

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(3 Minutes Read) Hackers used the account to post pornographic images and publish fake announcements, including a shocking and false claim that President Samia Suluhu...
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The Government of Kenya, in collaboration with the World Bank, is intensifying efforts to expand fiber optic infrastructure nationwide and at strategic border points. This initiative builds on the momentum from the successful first phase of the Eastern Africa Regional Transport, Trade and Development Facilitation Project (EARTTDFP), which connected Eldoret to Nadapal-Nakodok near the South Sudan border.

Kenya and World Bank Deepen Partnership to Expand National Fiber Connectivity and Drive Regional...

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(3 Minutes Read) The Government of Kenya, in collaboration with the World Bank, is intensifying efforts to expand fiber optic infrastructure nationwide and at strategic...
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Ugandan lawmakers passed a government-backed bill to authorise civilian trials in military courts, defying widespread criticism by opposition figures and others who called it a backward gesture.

Uganda to Try Civilians in Military Courts

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(3 Minutes Read)  Ugandan lawmakers passed a government-backed bill to authorise civilian trials in military courts, defying widespread criticism by opposition figures and others who...
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The Kenyan government has entered into a strategic partnership with Veridos, a leading German identity solutions provider, to roll out a new generation of electronic passports (ePassports). This ambitious upgrade aims to transform the nation’s travel documents by integrating state-of-the-art security features with symbolic national design elements that reflect Kenya's culture, history, and heritage.

Kenya Partners with Veridos to Launch High-Tech, Culturally Rich ePassport

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(3 Minutes Read) The Kenyan government has entered into a strategic partnership with Veridos, a leading German identity solutions provider, to roll out a new...
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Local entrepreneurs say that the entry of these foreign nationals into retail is creating unfair competition and threatening the livelihoods of thousands of Kenyan businesses that have operated in the area for decades. Many of the goods now sold directly by Chinese traders were previously the backbone of local commerce, traditionally sourced from China by Kenyan importers.

Kenya: Eastleigh Traders Cry Foul Over Growing Chinese Presence in Retail Sector

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(3 Minutes Read) Business owners in Eastleigh are raising the alarm over what they describe as an escalating influx of Chinese nationals into the local...
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Tanzania has announced an ambitious new infrastructure initiative in Arusha—the Mount Kilimanjaro International Conference Centre (MKICC)—as part of a national drive to become East Africa’s leading hub for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism. Slated for completion in 2027, MKICC is poised to be the largest integrated conference and hospitality complex in East and Central Africa.

Tanzania Launches Landmark MKICC Project in Arusha to Redefine MICE Tourism in East Africa

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(3 Minutes read) Tanzania has announced an ambitious new infrastructure initiative in Arusha—the Mount Kilimanjaro International Conference Centre (MKICC)—as part of a national drive to...
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Serengeti National Park is renowned for the Great Migration and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The government asserts that the airport will support, not jeopardise, conservation efforts and the socio-economic benefits derived from ecotourism.

Tanzania Unveils Plans for Eco-Friendly International Airport in Serengeti

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(3 Minutes read) The Tanzanian government has announced plans to build a new international airport within the Serengeti National Park, emphasising its commitment to environmental...
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Kenyan High Court Bars Internet Shutdown by Government Agencies and Telecoms

Kenyan High Court Bars Internet Shutdown by Government Agencies and Telecoms

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(3 Minutes read) The ruling delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, restrains the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), the Attorney General, the Cabinet Secretary for ICT,...
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Bed nights occupancy at the North Coast rose from 1,668,200 in 2023 to 2,626,100 in 2024. Occupancy within Kilifi, Malindi and Lamu dropped from 1,045, 200 bed-nights in 2023 to 919,300 bed-nights in 2024. Similarly, hotel bed-nights occupancy at the South Coast dropped from 850,000 in 2023 to 590,400 in 2024.

Bed-Night Ratio in Kenya Rises, Giving Optimism to Hospitality Sector  

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(3 Minutes Read) The 2024 figures represent the highest occupancy rate since the pandemic, signifying an ongoing recovery of the hospitality sector, especially at the...
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The Radisson Hotel Lubumbashi, scheduled to open in mid-2027, will be located in Lubumbashi, the DRC’s second largest city. A report by Nigeria-based W Hospitality group shows that there are 577 hotels and resorts, with 104,444 rooms, in the development pipeline on the continent.

Radisson Group to Open Hotels in Kenya

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(3 Minutes Read) A report by Nigeria-based W Hospitality group shows that there are 577 hotels and resorts, with 104,444 rooms, in the development pipeline...
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