East Africa

Rwanda: Rubavu – Residents Seek Improved Facilities at Nyamyumba Hot Springs

[ad_1] The local community in Rubavu District decries the lack of improved facilities at Nyamyumba Hot Springs, calling for its development as a tourism destination. Nyamyumba, located near Lake Kivu, is a popular destination for people from all walks of life seeking the natural healing properties of its water. Visitors come to witness the springs and bathe in the hot tub to improve blood circulation, reduce stress, and alleviate skin irritations. The hot springs site currently has two main water […]

January 9, 2024 3

News

Tanzania/Egypt: Egypt Beat Tanzania in Final Before Afcon 2023

[ad_1] Egypt concluded their pre-Africa Cup of Nations preparations with a 2-0 triumph against Tanzania, thanks to a composed finish by Mahmoud "Trezeguet" Hassan and a penalty kick by Mohamed Salah. The win serves as the Pharaohs' solitary warm-up encounter ahead of the tournament's commencement in Cote d'Ivoire on January 13. Coach Rui Vitoria utilized the opportunity to assess certain players, fielding Zamalek's goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhy and left-back Ahmed Fatouh, both returning after a prolonged absence of over six weeks. […]

January 8, 2024 2

News

Kenya: Can Shujaa Make History At Paris Games As First Kenyan Team to Win Olympic Medal?

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chair Alexander 'Sasha' Mutai is bullish the national men's rugby 7s side can make history as the first team from Kenya to win a medal at the Olympics during this year's games in Paris. Mutai said they are a very ambitious union, expressing optimism that this target is attainable so long as all stakeholders put in the work to make it a reality. "Later in the year...coming in July...we are looking at becoming […]

January 8, 2024 3

Entertainment

Kenya: Showmax to Rebrand Next Month With Revamped Local, International Contents

[ad_1] Nairobi — Showmax, an online video subscription service, customers are set to enjoy more contents as it moves to rebrand next month. The streaming platform will also debut 21 Showmax Originals from four African countries and the continent's first standalone Premier League mobile streaming plan. Some of the lined-up programmes include the Kenyan drama series Single Kiasi, back with both old and new faces, and adaptations of two South African bestsellers, Angela Makholwa's serial killer thriller Red Ink and […]

January 8, 2024 3

News

Kenya: Beatrice Chebet Leads Kenyan Sweep in Elgoibar X-Country

[ad_1] Elgoibar, Spain — World cross-country champion Beatrice Chebet led a Kenyan sweep in a commanding win at the Cross Internacional Juan Muguerza, a World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold meeting on Sunday. Just weeks after setting a new 5km world record, Chebet clinched victory in 26 minutes and eight seconds, two seconds ahead of second placed Edinah Jebitok while Grace Nawowuna was third. "It was tough as the rain appeared just before the race but I'm satisfied with my […]

January 8, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Kenyan Startups Lead Africa in Funds Raised

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenya emerged as number one in funds raised by startups last year, beating countries such as Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria. According to Africa: The Big Deal, a platform for startup deals, capital raised in the country represented 28 percent of all funds raised on the continent. In East Africa, Kenya's share grew from 86 percent in 2022 to 91 percent in 2023, highlighting its dominance in East Africa. Startups that raised $100,000 and above in the […]

January 8, 2024 2

Entertainment

Seychelles: Former President James Michel Releases New Book as a Celebration of the Ocean

[ad_1] Former Seychelles' President James Michel has released a new book entitled "Revisiting the Ocean - Living The Blue Economy" as a celebration of the ocean and for those who advocate for its potential to be harnessed and protected. Funded by Lloyd's Register Foundation, the book comes seven years after Michel wrote his first one about the Blue Economy, entitled "Rethinking the Oceans: Towards a Blue Economy." According to a press release from the James Michel Foundation, the new book […]

January 8, 2024 2

Entertainment

Kenya: Nairobi Socialite Starlet Wahu Murdered in South B Airbnb, Suspect Arrested

[ad_1] Nairobi — A popular socialite in Nairobi, Starlet Wahu Mwangi has been found murdered in an Airbnb. Wahu's body was discovered in the Airbnb where she had checked in with a man believed to be her boyfriend. The chilling events unfolded on January 3 when Wahu and her suspected murderer were seen entering the Airbnb. A postmortem examination conducted on Wahu's lifeless body on Friday revealed horrifying details. She had been strangled, and a deep-cut wound on her thigh […]

January 6, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Tigray Embraces Turkish Partnership for the Restoration of Africa’s Oldest Mosque

[ad_1] Addis Abeba — The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has extended an offer to the Tigray Tourism Bureau, proposing to spearhead the restoration of the Al-Nejashi Mosque, a historic structure that suffered damage amidst the Tigray war. Atsbha Gebreegziabher, head of the Tigray Tourism Bureau, confirmed the regional government's positive reception to the appeal, signaling potential collaboration for the mosque's rehabilitation. In an interview with Addis Standard, Atsbha revealed that the Turkish Embassy in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, reached […]

January 6, 2024 3