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Lemayan successfully defends Lewa Marathon title, as Simiyu wins women's race- KBC

KBC — 2026-06-27T15:35:13Z

This year’s marathon attracted more than 1,400 participants from Kenya and around the world. The post Lemayan successfully defends Lewa Marathon title, as Simiyu wins women’s race appeared first on KBC Digital. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Kirinyaga nears Ksh.1B Own Source Revenue milestone after 44pc growth- KBC

KBC — 2026-06-27T12:23:00Z

Kirinyaga County is on course to join the counties that annually collect over a billion shillings in Own Source Revenue (OSR) after posting 44 percent increase. Latest County Governments Budget Implementation Review Report by the Office of the Controller of Budget (COB) ranks Kirinyaga among the (…) @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Tanzania suspends political rallies ; Opposition announces legal action- Dispatch

Dispatch — 2026-06-26T18:43:21Z

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — The Tanzanian government has suspended political rallies across the country until further notice, citing security concerns and warning that authorities ... READ MORE The post Tanzania suspends political rallies; Opposition announces legal action appeared first on (…) @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of alleged ‘abuses'- Dispatch

Dispatch — 2026-06-26T17:46:35Z

KINSHASA, DR Congo — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its ... READ MORE The post DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of alleged ‘abuses’ appeared first on Kampala Dispatch. This (…) @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

IG Kanja faces jail for contempt over roadblocks during protests- The Standard

The Standard — 2026-06-26T17:14:36Z

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja risks a jail term if found guilty of deliberately defying High Court orders. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Kenya : Vocal Africa Alleges Five Activists Missing After Arrest During Gen Z Protest- All Africa (East frica)

All Africa (East frica) — 2026-06-26T16:23:26Z

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Human rights organisation Vocal Africa has claimed that five activists arrested outside Parliament during Thursday's Gen Z anniversary protests have disappeared, despite the release of more than 200 other demonstrators following court proceedings. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Kenya : NTSA Directs Owners of Vehicles Older Than 4 Years to Book Annual Inspections From July 1- All Africa (East frica)

All Africa (East frica) — 2026-06-26T16:21:34Z

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed owners of motor vehicles older than four years from their recorded date of manufacture to book annual inspections from July 1, as part of a broader road safety compliance regime. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Centenary Bank Launches 'Gonza Pay' to Scale-Up Digital Transformation in Uganda- AllAfrica (Uganda)

AllAfrica (Uganda) — 2026-06-26T16:02:28Z

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Centenary Bank has launched GonzaPay, a secure, bank-backed digital wallet designed to bridge the gap between cash-heavy transactions and modern digital finance. The new platform is set to expand the bank's digital footprint and bring seamless, affordable (…) @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Private Sector Lending Grows Over Reduced Risk As Govt Slows On Local Debt- AllAfrica (Uganda)

AllAfrica (Uganda) — 2026-06-26T16:00:41Z

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Last month - May 2026 - experienced some reactions in the financial market, with banks slightly reducing their interest rates while treasury bond yields also fell. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Venezuela earthquakes, Sudan atrocity warnings, and undercounted heatwave tolls : The Cheat Sheet- Irin (Kenya)

Irin (Kenya) — 2026-06-26T15:15:00Z

Venezuela earthquakes, Sudan atrocity warnings, and undercounted heatwave tolls: The Cheat Sheet sofia Fri, 06/26/2026 - 16:15 @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Venezuela earthquakes, Sudan atrocity warnings, and undercounted heatwave tolls : The Cheat Sheet- Irin (Sudan)

Irin (Sudan) — 2026-06-26T15:15:00Z

Venezuela earthquakes, Sudan atrocity warnings, and undercounted heatwave tolls: The Cheat Sheet sofia Fri, 06/26/2026 - 16:15 @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Ethiopia's Digital Revolution - From Connectivity to Competitiveness- All Africa (Ethiopi)

All Africa (Ethiopi) — 2026-06-26T09:53:13Z

[ENA] Across Africa, nations are embracing the digital revolution as a catalyst for economic growth, stronger governance, and greater global competitiveness. Among them, Ethiopia--long celebrated for its ancient civilization, rich cultural heritage, and strategic position in the Horn of Africa, (…) @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Suspension Bridge Transforms Life in Gasabo As Dar, Fika Rwanda Connect Communities- All Africa (Tanzania)

All Africa (Tanzania) — 2026-06-26T06:49:31Z

[New Times] Communities in Ndera and Gasogi, Gasabo District, who for years struggled with dangerous floods and long detours to access essential services, now have safer and easier movement following the construction of a 75-metre Kira trail bridge. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Ethiopia Reaches Another Major Milestone in WTO Accession Journey- All Africa (Ethiopi)

All Africa (Ethiopi) — 2026-06-26T04:09:51Z

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has secured another significant breakthrough in its bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), signing a Bilateral Market Access Protocol with New Zealand at WTO headquarters in Geneva. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Recovered Drug Addicts Urge Society to Intensify Fight Against Substance Abuse- All Africa (Tanzania)

All Africa (Tanzania) — 2026-06-26T04:09:33Z

[Daily News] Arhsha -- YOUNG people who have recovered from drug addiction have expressed deep regret over their involvement in drug use, saying it destroyed their dignity, reputation and life ambitions. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

355 people arrested as Murkomen hails peaceful anniversary protests- The Standard

The Standard — 2026-06-25T16:00:00Z

Police arrest at least 355 people during Gen Z anniversary protests, Interior CS Murkomen says suspects to face vandalism and robbery charges. @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Burnham could become PM on 17 July based on Labour leadership contest timetable – as it happened- The Guardian (Sudan)

The Guardian (Sudan) — 2026-06-25T15:36:58Z

The former Manchester mayor could be installed as prime minister in weeks if no other MP puts themselves forward In her Q&A this morning Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, confirmed that she wants the government to approve the licences for the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North (…) @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

UK prioritised ties with UAE over averting mass atrocities in Sudan, MPs to be told- The Guardian (Sudan)

The Guardian (Sudan) — 2026-06-23T13:15:28Z

Foreign Office failed to act on warnings of genocide due to ‘pressure’ from emirates, Yale human rights investigator will tell a parliamentary select committee The British government had received intelligence that Ethiopia appeared to be supporting a genocidal militia in Sudan’s civil war as far (…) @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

Shaky Iran-US ceasefire, Ebola cases surge, and the aid sector in crisis mode : The Cheat Sheet- Irin (Sudan)

Irin (Sudan) — 2026-06-19T09:09:36Z

Shaky Iran-US ceasefire, Ebola cases surge, and the aid sector in crisis mode: The Cheat Sheet sofia Fri, 06/19/2026 - 10:09 @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo

CDC to tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda- The Guardian

The Guardian — 2026-06-18T18:55:09Z

Number of people infected now tops 1,000 though health officials say the global risk remains low Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of (…) @Izuba - East Africa / Mediarezo