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Kenya officials to be questioned over $100 million ‘theft’

Over 400 public officials are to be questioned by Kenyan investigators over a reported $100 million theft case at the country’s National Youth Service (NYS).

1,000 Ethiopian prisoners released by Saudi Arabia

Some 1,000 Ethiopian nationals kept in various detention centers in Saudi Arabia are to be released following an agreement between Ethiopia and the Gulf state.

University lecturers in Kenya call-off strike over salaries

Lecturers in Kenya’s public universities have announced an end to their strike which has lasted more than two months over low salaries.

Dangote Ethiopian manager killed by gunmen

Gunmen have killed the Ethiopian director of Dangote, a leading cement manufacturing company in Africa.

Kenyatta signs law criminalizing fake news

The President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta has signed a new law that criminalizes fake news and online bullying as part of efforts to fight cyber-crime.

Uganda denies imposing taxes on Bibles and Korans

Uganda's Revenue Authority boss, Doris Akol has denied reports that the country has imposed taxes on Bibles and Korans.

Kenya launches first satellite into space

Kenya on Friday successfully launched its first satellite into space, an event that was watched by many.

Kenya orders investigations into deadly dam-burst disaster

Police in Kenya have been ordered by the country’s chief prosecutor to investigate the deadly dam-burst disaster that occurred on Wednesday killing over 44 people.

Ugandan arrested in Ghana with 67 pellets of narcotics

A Ugandan national has been arrested in Ghana for trafficking 67 pellets of narcotics into the West African nation through its Kotoka International Airport.

Somali market explosion kills over 11

At least 11 people were killed in an explosion in a busy market in a small Somali city north of Mogadishu, a security official and witnesses said.

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