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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1941, The Northern Rhodesian Labour Party holds its first congress in Nkana. In 1943, Robert Malval, Haitian businessman and politician, 5th Prime Minister of Haiti was born. In 1953, Piyasvasti Amranand, Thai businessman and politician, Thai Minister of Energy was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1978, Kathleen Edwards, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1980, Kevin Powers, American soldier and author was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1992, Mohamed Elneny, Egyptian footballer was born. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Kenya Power to Pay 15.5 Cents per kWh in Newly Finalized Ethiopia Energy Deal
The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) has formalized a landmark power supply agreement with the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), marking a significant milestone in cross-border energy trade and regional infrastructure integration. Under the newly ratified framework, Kenya’s primary electricity distributor will purchase power from Ethiopia at a tariff 15.5 U.S. cents—per kilowatt-hour (kWh). In []
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Watchdog Uganda
· Jul 1, 2026
LIGHT Prices Out: ERA Announces New Electricity Tariffs for July–September 2026
By Staff Writer KAMPALA — Ugandans will pay new electricity tariffs from July to September 2026 following a review by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), with the regulator attributing the changes to high global fuel prices and exchange rate fluctuations. The new tariffs apply to all consumers served by the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited [] The post LIGHT Prices Out: ERA Announces New Electricity Tariffs for July–September 2026 appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.
Yen.com.gh
· Jun 23, 2026
Electricity up 3.49%, water 0.85% as PURC announces new charges
Ghanaian consumers will pay more for electricity and water from July 1, 2026, as the PURC announces a 3.49 tariff increase for power and 0.85 for water.
Africa.com
· Jun 25, 2026
The Analogue Gap Putting Kenya’s Agricultural Supply Chain At Risk
By Lucas Molefe, Cybersecurity Expert at ESET The Kenyan agricultural sector accounts for 23.2 of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and employs more than 40 of the population. It is also responsible for around 65 of the country’s export earnings. Thriving since COVID-19, despite some downturn over the past year, Kenya is also considered []
Quartz
· Jun 30, 2026
Trump threatened gas retailers with 'big problems' if they don't slash prices to $2.50
The national average stood at 3.85 per gallon on Monday, more than 1 above Trump's target price
Calgary Sun
· Jun 24, 2026
LAU: Minimum wages hike will not increase ‘affordability’ in Alberta
It’s curious that a cornerstone policy of the Alberta NDP’s new “Affordability Agenda” will, in addition to reducing employment, raise prices for food and other essentials. Specifically, the official Opposition wants the Alberta government to raise the minimum wage to 18 over three years. However, as many empirical studies show, artificially raising the cost of []
Legit.ng
· Jul 2, 2026
University of Nairobi discloses monthly pay for lecturers, senior lecturers and professors
The University of Nairobi, a top institution in Kenya, has published the monthly salaries of its assistant lecturers, lecturers, senior lecturers and professors.
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Related coverage for "Kenya Power to Pay 15.5 Cents per kWh in Newly Finalized Ethiopia Energy Deal": Watchdog Uganda — LIGHT Prices Out: ERA Announces New Electricity Tariffs for July–September 2026. Yen.com.gh — Electricity up 3.49%, water 0.85% as PURC announces new charges. Africa.com — The Analogue Gap Putting Kenya’s Agricultural Supply Chain At Risk. Quartz — Trump threatened gas retailers with 'big problems' if they don't slash prices to $2.50. Calgary Sun — LAU: Minimum wages hike will not increase ‘affordability’ in Alberta. Legit.ng — University of Nairobi discloses monthly pay for lecturers, senior lecturers and professors