A Kenyan dam that burst - killing more than 40 people - was illegal, the country's water authority says. The Patel dam was one of a number on a sprawling farm near Solai, 190km (120 miles) from the capital, Nairobi. But none of them had a permit, a Water Resources
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The Uganda shilling was firm against the dollar amid low market demand for forex during week ending 11th May 2018. Trading was in the range of 3710/3720. In the money markets overnight and one week rates held at the previous week's level of 5% and 9% respectively. In the fixed
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A Kenyan satellite has been launched into space for the first time. The satellite which was developed and assembled by the University of Nairobi with assistance from Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency was launched from the International Space Station. The nano-satellite which is not much larger than a coffee cup is
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The Uganda Peoples ’Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Defence Forces, Gen David Muhoozi on Friday told Officers and Militants of Battle Groups XX1, XXV and UNGU (United Nations Guard Unit) V not only to learn but understand the interest, mission and purpose of the force they serve. He taught them
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A Ugandan national has been arrested in Ghana for trafficking 67 pellets of narcotics into the West African nation through its Kotoka International Airport, reports Africa Feeds. The suspect, Bwogo Federick, 53-years-old was arrested by officials of Ghana’s Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) after arriving on board an Ethiopian Air flight
Read MoreADDIS ABABA, Éthiopia, May 12th 2018, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The potential for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to become a powerful tool for driving industrialisation, economic diversification and development has been highlighted at the start of the UN Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Conference of Ministers in Addis
Read MoreADDIS ABABA, Éthiopia, May 12th 2018, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The potential for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to become a powerful tool for driving industrialisation, economic diversification and development has been highlighted at the start of the UN Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Conference of Ministers in Addis
Read MoreThe United Nations has received reports of attackers demanding money, alcohol and cattle through threats of violence and intimidation, including sexual violence NEW YORK, United States of America, May 11, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, the Special Representative
Read MoreIt is estimated that 5.4 million people in Somalia, almost half of the population, are in need of humanitarian assistance DUBLIN, Ireland, May 11, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Somalia “is one of the most challenging environments for humanitarian aid operations” €3 million funding provided to UN Somalia Humanitarian Fund The
Read MoreGENEVA, Switzerland, May 11, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- DRC, East Africa: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Briefing Notes: DRC Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock has announced an immediate US$2 million allocation from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help
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