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12 inspirational quotes for when you are starting something new
Starting a new business, venture or project, or trying to turn an idea into reality can be such a difficult task, with loads of challenges. Getting the right inspiration is very important for that new venture you’re going…
Drama helps Burundian refugee cope with challenges
Starting over in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a Burundian mother draws strength from her roles with an amateur theatre group.***Eyes wide in panic, the two young men seek cover at one end of the courtyard in the…
She Ditched Her Office Job to Venture in Farming
The Kaduru’s grow passion fruits in Fort Portal as a business and as means to boost women and girls income.Rebecca Kaduru and her husband grows passion fruits on their farm in Fort Portal as a business and as means to boost…
Moussa Mahamat Elected AU Commission Chair
Chadian Foreign Minister Moussa Faki Mahamat has been elected the African Union Commission chairperson in tight race that was expected to be drawn out given the calibre of candidates and the regional interests at play.…
Kenya opposition forms super alliance to unseat Kenyatta
Kenya's main opposition leaders on Wednesday announced the formation of a super alliance in a bid to unseat incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta in August elections. The country's five main opposition parties said they…
Uganda’s Museveni promotes son to special adviser role
Uganda's leader Yoweri Museveni has promoted his eldest son to become a special presidential adviser in a reshuffle of army commanders.Maj Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has risen rapidly within the military, fuelling speculation…
Rwanda: Body of King Kigeli V repatriated after court battle
The body of Rwanda’s last king, Kigeli V, has been flown back to Kigali after a legal battle among his relatives about where he should be buried.King Kigeli died last October, aged 80, in the United States, where he had…
This is what you have to do if you want to live longer
Heart disease is a leading cause of early death in the world today, and many people spend a lot of their day in sedentary position, which isn’t good either. Many hours spent in the office are in sedentary positions and it’s…
Tanzania, Rwanda for boosting women posts
Rwanda and Tanzania have won accolades for involving more women in decision making. African Union Commission commissioner for political affairs Aisha Abdullahi said Rwanda was the top most country in the world with women in…
One of Rwanda’s imported lions dead, officials rule out foul play
Rwanda has ruled out foul play in the death of one of the seven lions imported in 2015 as part of efforts to boost tourism in the Akagera National Park. Rangers tracking the lions, that were brought in to reintroduce the…
Meet Nanyuki matatu crew who kneel for prayer daily
Every morning at 7am, more than 100 drivers and conductors at the Nanyuki main bus stage kneel down for 10 minutes of preaching and prayers. And Tuesday was no different. A few minutes to 7am, Bishop Simon Ndegwa of Full…
Burundi risks genocide in ‘descent into hell’: rights group
Burundi's brutal regime has set the small central African country on a "descent into hell", a prominent human rights group said Tuesday, warning of the risk of genocide."Since April 2015, when large popular protests…
2016 Tour of Rwanda: US rider Rugg Timothy lives no chance for his rivals
Stage 1 Classification: 1 – Timothy Rugg (USA – Team Lowestrates.ca) 2 – Amanuel Gebregziabher (Eritrea – Dimension Data for Qhubeka) at 2’’ 3 – Joseph Areruya (Rwanda – Les Amis Sportifs) at 3’’4 – Guillaume Boivin (Canada…
Staple food prices soar by up to two thirds in Bujumbura
Staple food prices soar by up to two thirds in Bujumbura Staple food prices soar by up to two thirds in Bujumbura . The price of the staple foods has increased by up to 67% at a key market in Bujumbura. At the…
EAC, EU to implement 85m/- Euro projects
THE East African Community and European Development Fund (EDF) have agreed to implement various development projects in the region for a period of five years.According to the statement released by the EAC yesterday, the…
30 important tips that would help you build a successful marriage
Many marriages are suffering today due to bad advice from friends and family.Marriage is bound to come with its challenges but following the tips in the article will help you deal with these challenges better.Below are 30…
VIC FOR VICTORY:Stars coach Okumbi happy to have Tottenham midfield enforcer to face Black Mambas
Harambee Stars coach Stanley Okumbi says he is delighted to welcome back team captain Victor Wanyama into his squad ahead of tomorrow’s international build-up match against Mozambique at Nairobi's Kasarani stadium.The…
Ugandan DJs Ban Chameleone Music
All Dee Jays in Uganda have united for a common cause which is none other than abandoning the music of the self proclaimed doctor of music, Jose Chameleon.It is alleged that on the 19th of last month, Chameleone was…
8 life’s choices you will regret you didn’t make
When the curtain is about to be drawn on one’s life, what majority of people get to regret the most are the choices they never made when they had the time to.These are some common life’s choices that you’ll regret not…
Burundi Ombudsman controversial mission
Before the mandate of the Burundian Ombudsman Mohamed Rukara expires at the end of November, some civil society and political party leaders say he was not able to accomplish his mission successfully as stipulated in Burundi…
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