By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Deskeco
Congolese fishers in Kasenyi have expressed concern after what has been described as the forced displacement of people around Lake Albert, Uganda. The displacements are linked to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project, according to Deskeco, which reports the concerns of affected communities.
Kenya plans to begin commercial oil production on 1 December 2026 and is asking the public to propose a name for its first grade of crude. Suggestions must reach the State Department for Petroleum by 29 October, according to Tuko, in line with national rules.
🇰🇪 Kenya · Source: Tuko ·
DR Congo’s Mines Minister, Louis Watum Kabamba, is bringing back into focus the provision reserving 5% of mining companies’ capital for their Congolese workers. Set out in the 2018 mining regulations, this share forms part of a rule requiring at least 10% participation by Congolese individuals, according to Deskeco.
🇨🇩 DR Congo · Source: Deskeco ·
Kenya Pipeline Company shares rose 10% in a week following Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s investment, according to President William Ruto. The head of state said the 35% stake retained by the government could double or triple in value in the coming years, he told a gathering in Kitui.
🇰🇪 Kenya · Source: Kenyans ·
The 60 people monitored in Uganda after contact with Kenya’s first Ebola patient completed their 21-day monitoring period without infection, Ugandan Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi announced. They were released on 25 October after the Kenyan traveller’s movements were traced, according to Uganda’s Health Ministry.
🇺🇬 Uganda · Source: Kenyans ·
Oscar Munanura named head of Uganda military intelligenceGeneral Muhoozi Kainerugaba promoted Oscar Munanura to the acting rank of major-general and appointed him head of Ugandan defence intelligence and security. The announcement was made on 27 October 2026 in Kampala by Uganda’s Ministry of Defence, while his predecessor Richard Otto was assigned to manage general staff human resources.
Illustrative imageTanzanian and Swiss chambers of commerce facilitate business tiesThe Tanzania National Chamber of Commerce and the Swiss-Tanzania Chamber of Commerce have signed an agreement aimed at facilitating trade, investment and partnerships between businesses in the two countries. The two organisations plan, among other things, trade missions, exhibitions and investment forums, according to the Daily News.The week in Africa
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