Tanzania Govt backtracks as ex-refugees await citizenship papers
Mishamo residents who are ex-Burundi refugees and now newly naturalized Tanzanians are optimistic that the government will soon fulfill its promise to issue them with citizenship certificates but urged a speeding More...
Kajuga eyes Kigali Peace marathon podium finish
Robert Kajuga believes he is good enough to win the half marathon race in the forthcoming Kigali Peace marathon scheduled for May 27. Robert Kajuga The diminutive SEC Academy athlete finished in second place last More...
Rwanda backs EAC budget increase
Permanent Secretary in the EAC ministry, George William Kayonga Increasing the East African Community’s (EAC) budget for the financial year 2012-2013 was imperative, the Permanent Secretary in the EAC ministry, More...
Tanzania wins EA karate title
Tanzania national karate team emerged victorious in the just ended east African championship staged in Kampala. Karate Training The weeklong championship saw Tanzanian karate players thrashing every opponent to More...
Sustainable management of fisheries resources key to economy and security – Secretary General
East African Community Secretariat, Arusha, 12 May 2012: The Secretary General of the East African Community Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera today visited the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization where he affirmed the More...
Mukaruliza warns against rushed EPAs
Rwanda’s Minister of EAC affairs Monika Mukaruliza Regional countries should not rush to seal the EAC-EU trade deals, known as the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs), a cabinet minister has said. Monique Mukaruliza, More...
Mighty Popo wins Gabriel honour
Mighty Popo His light is shining beyond Africa. The Gabriel Canadian Broadcasting Corporation presented its Award to Canada–based Rwandan artiste Mighty Popo, on May 6 – Ottawa. He was honoured for the “Solo: More...
You have done a good job – President Nkurunziza tells EALA Speaker
East African Legislative Assembly, Bujumbura, Burundi, May 6, 2012: The President of the Republic of Burundi, H.E. Pierre Nkurunziza has hailed EALA for strengthening the regional integration process. President More...
$600m Rusumo power project to kick-off soon
Rusumo falls. The New Times / S. Rwembeho. Kirehe–The long awaited construction of the multimillion Rusumo hydro-electric power plant is set to commence soon. This was disclosed by the Minister of Infrastructure, More...
Rwanda Franc appreciates against regional currencies
The Rwandan franc gained substantially against regional currencies of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi in the first quarter of this year, projecting yet another growth in the country’s economy. Despite the More...
