Kenya 

IEBC Sets Strict Timelines Ahead of 2027 General Election
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has outlined timelines for key preparations ahead of the 2027 General Election, including voter registration, candidate nominations, procurement of election materials and campaign activities. The Commission has scheduled the election for 10 August 2027, with the official campaign period expected to run until 7 August 2027, to ensure electoral preparations are completed within statutory timelines.
(Source: Daily Nation) 

Uganda 

Kampala-Entebbe Expressway Toll System Faces Parliamentary Scrutiny
Uganda’s Parliament is scrutinising the management of toll collections on the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway amid concerns over revenue losses, operational weaknesses, and the system’s cost-effectiveness. Lawmakers have questioned officials, including Works Minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala and former UNRA Executive Director Allen Kagina, over tolling arrangements, cash payments and exemptions that could contribute to revenue leakages. Parliament is expected to issue recommendations following the inquiry.
(Source: Monitor) 

Tanzania 

President Samia Says Kizimkazi Water Project Is Built for Future Demand
President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has said the Kizimkazi water project was designed to meet future demand as the population and economic activity in the area grow. The project is expected to improve reliable access to water while supporting the long-term development of Kizimkazi.
(Source: The Citizen) 

Rwanda 

Rwanda FDA Boss Among 18 Officials Arrested in Illicit Alcohol Crackdown
Rwanda has arrested 18 officials, including Rwanda FDA Director General Prof Emile Bienvenu, over alleged offences linked to the production and distribution of illicit alcohol. Ten of those arrested are reportedly from the Rwanda FDA, while others include an official from the Rwanda Standards Board and local government officials. The arrests follow a nationwide crackdown that has seen authorities close several alcohol production facilities and recall illicit and substandard products.
(Source: The New Times) 

Ethiopia 

Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Reaches Consensus Across Eight Agenda Pillars
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue has reached consensus across all eight thematic pillars, marking a significant milestone in the process, according to the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission. About 4,000 participants discussed issues including state-building, federalism, religious affairs, the rule of law and human rights, socio-economic development, corruption and peacebuilding.
(Source: ENA) 

Sudan 

Burhan Receives Credentials from Foreign Envoys in Khartoum
Sudanese Sovereign Council Chairman Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan received credentials from newly appointed foreign ambassadors at the Presidential Palace in Khartoum, marking the first such ceremony there since the war began in 2023. The envoys included representatives from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, Indonesia and South Sudan, signalling renewed diplomatic activity in the Sudanese capital.
(Source: Sudan Tribune) 

Somalia 

Prime Minister Hamza Receives Qatari Delegation in Mogadishu
Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre received a high-level Qatari government delegation in Mogadishu for talks on bilateral cooperation and investment. The visit follows the signing of a multi-sector agreement between Somalia and Qatar, with discussions focusing particularly on food production and healthcare investment.
(Source: SONNA)