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Goma City growing into a thriving hub

Goma, the consul explained, is not an ordinary destination. He has been here as acting consular going to one year but has learnt quite a lot. After all, his duties call for that.

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 4 days ago

Goma City growing into a thriving hub

Inside the Equity-KCB supremacy war

Inside the Equity-KCB supremacy war

By Dominic Omondi 9 days ago

Oil block auction in DRC punctures Africa's climate goals

Oil block auction in DRC punctures Africa's climate goals

By AP News 20 days ago

Varsities scramble for DRC students

Varsities scramble for DRC students

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 24 days ago

Uhuru Kenyatta picked as EAC's mediator for peace talks in DRC

Uhuru has been instrumental in trying to broker a long-lasting peace deal between the Kinshasa-led government and the rebels.

By Mwangi Maina 26 days ago

Uhuru Kenyatta picked as EAC's mediator for peace talks in DRC

Lumumba's 1960 execution, burial of his tooth in 2022

The gory killing of Lumumba took place on November 25, 1960

By Amos Kareithi 1 month ago

Lumumba's 1960 execution, burial of his tooth in 2022

Driver charged with touching Congo diplomat inappropriately

Julius Kieti appeared before Makadara Chief Magistrate over claims that he touched the diplomat (KMB) against her will on May 30.

By Lilian Chepkoech 1 month ago

Driver charged with touching Congo diplomat inappropriately

Leaving behind politically stable DR Congo will cement Uhuru's legacy

Since Congo puts the EAC in security limbo, Kenya remains concerned. For Uhuru, success in making Congo stable would be part of his legacy in foreign policy.

By Macharia Munene 1 month ago

Leaving behind politically stable DR Congo will cement Uhuru's legacy

Kenya to command Regional force in DR Congo

This force, which will work in tandem with the military and administrative forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo will be under the command of Kenya.

By Mwangi Maina 1 month ago

Kenya to command Regional force in DR Congo

Kenya calls for deployment of regional force to Congo

The precise composition of the EAC force, including whether it would include Rwandan soldiers, has not been announced.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Kenya calls for deployment of regional force to Congo

Two Rwandese soldiers detained in Congo released

"The RDF is pleased to announce that the two soldiers are now safely back in Rwanda."

By Reuters 2 months ago

Two Rwandese soldiers detained in Congo released

Pope Francis cancels Congo and South Sudan trip over knee problem

"I am praying for my dear brother Pope Francis and share his regret,"

By Reuters 2 months ago

Pope Francis cancels Congo and South Sudan trip over knee problem

Congo accuses Rwanda of sending disguised troops across border

Rwanda's army spokesman said it was a fake story.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Congo accuses Rwanda of sending disguised troops across border

Belgian king reiterates regrets for colonial past in Congo, offers no apology

We expect an apology and a promise of reparations from him

By Reuters 2 months ago

Belgian king reiterates regrets for colonial past in Congo, offers no apology

Congo auditor says $400 million received by state mining company may have been looted

Gecamines has long been dogged by accusations of corruption made by non-governmental organisations and opposition politicians.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Congo auditor says $400 million received by state mining company may have been looted

Congo suspends flights from Rwanda over Kigali's alleged support for rebels

Congo and U.N. investigators accused Kigali of supporting the M23 during a 2012-2013 insurrection.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Congo suspends flights from Rwanda over Kigali's alleged support for rebels

Third Ebola case confirmed in northwest Congo, WHO says

The 48-year-old man is a high-risk contact of the first patient, who died on April 21.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Third Ebola case confirmed in northwest Congo, WHO says

DR Congo conflict: Nairobi to host talks between militia groups, government

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi will chair the first consultative meeting between DR Congo militia groups representatives and his government tomorrow.

By Mwangi Maina 3 months ago

DR Congo conflict: Nairobi to host talks between militia groups, government

Congolese couple fined over fake travel documents

A Congolese couple has admitted to using a fake Switzerland residence card to fly out from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

By Collins Kweyu 3 months ago

Congolese couple fined over fake travel documents

Congo nun overcomes blackouts with homemade hydroelectric plant

Fed up with relying on candlelight and costly fuel-powered generators, Ciza started raising money in 2015 to build the hydropower plant.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Congo nun overcomes blackouts with homemade hydroelectric plant

KPA’s Sh40b oil terminal ready as shippers eye more regional trade

Entry of DRC to the EAC will also boost strategic infrastructural developments that respective governments are implementing to make cargo movement seamless and efficient.

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

KPA’s Sh40b oil terminal ready as shippers eye more regional trade

Equity injects over Sh11 billion into its DRC subsidiary

Equity Group has injected an additional $100 million (Sh11.5 billion) into its DRC subsidiary as it eyes to fund mining and manufacturing companies in the country.

By Patrick Alushula 4 months ago

Equity injects over Sh11 billion into its DRC subsidiary

Golden night as Kenya bags two gold at Africa Zone Three event

David Karanja and Teresia Wanjiru put in a brilliant performance to win Kenya’s first two gold medals at the ongoing Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships

By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago

Golden night as Kenya bags two gold at Africa Zone Three event

DRC now officially a member of East African Community

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the newest member of the East Africa Community after signing the Treaty of Accession on Friday, April 8.

By George Maringa 4 months ago

DRC now officially a member of East African Community

Jubilee sets eyes on new markets in Ethiopia and DRC

The insurer is open to acquiring an insurer in Ethiopia and setting up a greenfield licence in DRC which recently joined the East African Community (EAC).

By Patrick Alushula 4 months ago

Jubilee sets eyes on new markets in Ethiopia and DRC

8 peacekeepers killed after U.N. chopper crashes in eastern Congo

The bodies of the peacekeepers have been taken to Goma and an investigation was underway into the circumstances of the crash.

By Reuters 4 months ago

8 peacekeepers killed after U.N. chopper crashes in eastern Congo

EAC eyes Sh26 billion windfall as Congo joins economic bloc

EAC stands to gain at least Sh26 billion in foreign exchange earnings in the medium term as the Democratic Republic of Congo joins the economic bloc.

By Frankline Sunday 4 months ago

EAC eyes Sh26 billion windfall as Congo joins economic bloc

Interesting facts about DR-Congo

Due to moderate rainfall, DRC enjoys a vibrant agricultural sector that employs two-thirds of the population

By Elvince Joshua 4 months ago

Interesting facts about DR-Congo

DR Congo entry to EAC 'a game changer to intra-regional trade'

The populous Central African country has been admitted as the seventh member of the EAC during a virtual Extra-Ordinary Summit.

By Mwangi Maina 4 months ago

DR Congo entry to EAC 'a game changer to intra-regional trade'

East Africa’s trade set for revamp with DRC entry

Continent’s second largest country will bring in almost 100 million potential consumers to the regional bloc as Kenyan investors make forays

By Frankline Sunday 4 months ago

East Africa’s trade set for revamp with DRC entry

Congo’s entry to the EAC should be a game changer

DRC is a vast country four times the size of Kenya with nearly twice the size of our population.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

Congo’s entry to the EAC should be a game changer

Congo militiamen kill 18 civilians in church compound

A survivor, Augustin Kolo, was asleep with his family when he heard cries from outside.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Congo militiamen kill 18 civilians in church compound

Kenya, Uganda agree to ease fish exports to DRC after trade talks

Two teams to jointly study the flow of fish from Lake Turkana to the Busia border.

By Lucas Ngasike 5 months ago

Kenya, Uganda agree to ease fish exports to DRC after trade talks

Asset Recovery Agency moves to seize Sh290m from two Congolese businessmen

Two Congolese businessmen may lose Sh290 million suspected to be proceeds of international crime as Asset Recovery Agency seeks to recover the money.

By Paul Ogemba 5 months ago

Asset Recovery Agency moves to seize Sh290m from two Congolese businessmen

Ruto stirs storm over 'no single cow in DRC' remark

DP Ruto came under sharp criticism over his remarks suggesting insufficient milk production by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

By Moses Nyamori 6 months ago

Ruto stirs storm over 'no single cow in DRC' remark

Congo’s admission into EA bloc a big boost for regional trade: Desai

Region can utilise visa tourism and explore famous forests of Congo under the free trade and movement policy.

By Patrick Vidija 6 months ago

Congo’s admission into EA bloc a big boost for regional trade: Desai

World Court set to rule on Congolese claim of over $11 billion from Uganda

The ICJ will hand down its ruling in The Hague at 1400 GMT.

By Reuters 6 months ago

World Court set to rule on Congolese claim of over $11 billion from Uganda

High-voltage power cable snaps in Kinshasa market, killing 26

Twenty-six people died after a high-tension power cable snapped and fell on houses and a market on the outskirts of the Congolese capital Kinshasa.

By Reuters 6 months ago

High-voltage power cable snaps in Kinshasa market, killing 26

At least 60 people killed in militia attack in eastern DR Congo

At least 60 killed in militia attack at Savo Camp in Ituri, easter DR Congo.

By Reuters 6 months ago

At least 60 people killed in militia attack in eastern DR Congo

Father to terror suspect happy his son is alive, calls for fair trial

Police reports indicated that Salim Rashid had a pending terror-related case before the magistrate’s court in Kwale before he disappeared in 2020.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Father to terror suspect happy his son is alive, calls for fair trial

Vice president of Congo's parliament resigns over 'bullying, humiliation'

Jean-Marc Kabund resigned on Friday two days after CCTV footage appeared to show members of the Republican Guard raiding his house.

By Reuters 7 months ago

Vice president of Congo's parliament resigns over 'bullying, humiliation'

Congolese businessman in Sh1 billion fake gold scam detained

Andre Kongolo Tshikunga will be detained at Capitol Hill Police Station until Friday next week when he will be charged with various counts of fraud.

By Paul Ogemba 7 months ago

Congolese businessman in Sh1 billion fake gold scam detained

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