Ethiopia: Ministry Pushes for Cultural Showcases Through Festivals
[Ethiopian Herald] The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) is encouraging citizens to celebrate and promote Ethiopia’s rich cultural heritage through various festivals, with a special emphasis on Irreechaa.
East Africa: Meet the Kenyan Man Shaping a Francophone Future in East Africa
[RFI] UN human rights advisor Chris Mburu turned his Kenyan hometown of Mitahato into something unexpected: a French-speaking village. After learning the language himself later in life, Mburu is determined to give local children a head start – opening …
Ethiopia: Andoodee Tumaa – a Special Gadaa Ritual Place That Deserves Preservation
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — As we celebrate the Irreechaa rituals across Oromia during the months of September and October, we are reminded to reflect on and revive our lost ritual sites, places of immense cultural and historical value that have ye…
Kenya: Ruto Gears Up for Mashujaa Day With Focus On Housing Agenda
[Nile Post] President William Ruto has reaffirmed the importance of housing in the Kenya Kwanza government’s agenda, emphasising its potential to create jobs, eliminate slums, and safeguard the country’s agricultural land.
Uganda: Lord Mayor Lukwago Roots for Protection of Kampala’s Prestigious Heritage Sites At All Costs
[Nile Post] Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago has sounded a call for the protection of the city’s prestigious heritage sites at all costs.
Uganda: 11.9 Million Ugandans Are Illiterate – Census Report
[Nile Post] The latest 2024 census report released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics(UBOS) has indicated that 26% of Ugandans are illiterate.
East Africa: Ethiopia’s September – A Month of Celebrations, Cultural Pride
[Ethiopian Herald] September is a month of profound cultural, spiritual, and social significance in Ethiopia, marked by vibrant festivals and celebrations that showcase the country’s deep religious and cultural diversity.
Ethiopia: Addis to Host Irreechaa With Warm Welcome
[Ethiopian Herald] The Addis Ababa Culture, Art, and Tourism Bureau has announced that extensive preparations are underway to warmly welcome guests for the upcoming Irreechaa festival.
Ethiopia: ‘Irreechaa’ Cements Togetherness, Fraternity, Peace
[Ethiopian Herald] In an increasingly interconnected world, the significance of preserving and promoting traditional practices and cultural heritages is crucial to learning about the past and understanding where we came from, reflecting a certain commu…
Ethiopia: Irreechaa for Fraternity, Solidarity
[Ethiopian Herald] Irreechaa is one of the cultural values of the Oromo people’s Gada system and it is a celebration of gratitude to the Creator. It celebrates the “widespread” subordination of man to his creator as a natural law. In other words, it ce…