Tanzania’s communications regulator plans to begin phasing out physical airtime scratch cards in selected areas on January 1, 2027. Subscribers can use digital recharge channels, while holders of unused vouchers should contact their mobile operators for assistance.
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Ministry of Health Suspends All Government Meetings, Seminars and Conferences in Hotels After Imported Ebola Case
The Ministry of Health suspended government meetings, seminars and conferences in hotels following an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case. Mary Muthoni’s memo prioritises preparedness and contact tracing, with exceptions requiring approval and officials reporting no local transmission.
CBK Projects Kenya’s Economy to Grow by 5.3% in 2027
CBK projects Kenya’s economy to grow by 5.3% in 2027 after a revised 5.0% forecast for 2026. Industry, services and agriculture are expected to support growth, while geopolitical tensions, energy prices and weather conditions remain risks.
Ministry of Education Bans Politicians from Visiting Schools and Making Direct Donations
The Ministry of Education has directed that school donations follow official procedures, banning uncoordinated visits and direct handouts. Officials say the restrictions protect learners’ privacy and instructional time as schools prepare for examinations and the approaching campaign season.
Ruto says Kenya produced 5.6 billion litres of milk as shortages hit shops
President Ruto cited milk production of 5.6 billion litres at the agriculture summit, while urban retailers faced shortages and higher prices. Drought, feed costs and informal buyers have strained processor deliveries, exposing a gap between annual output and shop supplies.
DJ Shiti questions SHA at father’s burial in Siaya after long cancer battle
DJ Shiti questioned SHA coverage during his father’s burial in Siaya after years of cancer treatment. He described the family’s struggle with hospital costs, thanked medical staff and called for accountability and improvements in public hospitals.
Cabinet approves KSh23.74 billion settlement of verified pending bills
Cabinet approved KSh23.74 billion to settle 28,726 verified pending bills of KSh50 million and below. The meeting also backed Kenya Airways financing, hospital expansion and additional Thwake Dam funding, with MSMEs prioritised for payments.
High Court in Mombasa frees 25 former KDF soldiers jailed for life over desertion
The High Court in Mombasa has freed 25 former Kenya Navy personnel sentenced to life for desertion. The latest ruling follows earlier appeals and a court-ordered rehearing, ending a prolonged dispute over military law and the elements of desertion.
U.S. Report Links Kenyan Officials to Russian Military Recruitment
A U.S. State Department report alleges that some Kenyan officials helped facilitate fraudulent recruitment into Russia’s military. It cites more than 1,000 recruits, while Kenyan government records list 354 people linked to the conflict, with accountability concerns persisting.
Uganda Orders Border Monitoring Ahead of Kenya’s 2027 Election
Uganda has directed border agencies to prevent citizens crossing into Kenya for electoral activity ahead of the 2027 election. The order follows disputed voter-registration allegations, which Kenyan authorities rejected, while Kadaga urged protection of legitimate cross-border movement.