East africa news
Here are some recent news stories from East Africa:
Kenya
- Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has launched a new initiative to promote peace and reconciliation in the country, following a period of political unrest and violence. (Source: The East African)
- The Kenyan government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage for workers, in an effort to reduce poverty and improve living standards. (Source: Capital FM)
- A group of Kenyan farmers has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. (Source: The Star)
Tanzania
- Tanzania's President John Magufuli has launched a new campaign to promote the use of local products and reduce imports, in an effort to boost the country's economy. (Source: The Citizen)
- The Tanzanian government has announced plans to increase the price of fuel, in an effort to reduce the country's reliance on imported oil. (Source: Daily News)
- A group of Tanzanian fishermen has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable fishing practices and reduce the impact of fishing on the country's marine ecosystem. (Source: The Guardian)
Uganda
- Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has launched a new initiative to promote the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, in an effort to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels. (Source: The Monitor)
- The Ugandan government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage for workers, in an effort to reduce poverty and improve living standards. (Source: New Vision)
- A group of Ugandan farmers has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. (Source: The Observer)
Ethiopia
- Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has launched a new initiative to promote peace and reconciliation in the country, following a period of political unrest and violence. (Source: The Ethiopian Herald)
- The Ethiopian government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage for workers, in an effort to reduce poverty and improve living standards. (Source: Addis Standard)
- A group of Ethiopian farmers has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. (Source: The Reporter)
South Sudan
- South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has launched a new initiative to promote peace and reconciliation in the country, following a period of civil war and violence. (Source: The Nation)
- The South Sudanese government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage for workers, in an effort to reduce poverty and improve living standards. (Source: Sudan Tribune)
- A group of South Sudanese farmers has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. (Source: The Citizen)
Rwanda
- Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has launched a new initiative to promote the use of technology and innovation in the country's economy, in an effort to boost growth and reduce poverty. (Source: The New Times)
- The Rwandan government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage for workers, in an effort to reduce poverty and improve living standards. (Source: Rwanda Today)
- A group of Rwandan farmers has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. (Source: The Monitor)
These are just a few examples of the many news stories coming out of East Africa.