Author: Bashir Mbuthia

Rwanda seeks to become UN Hub in Africa amid agency relocation plans May 20, 2025

The Rwandese government also offered to provide office facilities and essential services, along with a full package of privileges, immunities and tax...

Amnesty blasts Kenya's Saudi envoy over dismissal of migrant abuse report May 19, 2025

In a statement on Monday, Amnesty expressed shock at Ruwange's utterances, made in a Facebook post on May 17, in which he dismissed the findings of th...

Natembeya to spend night in custody ahead of Tuesday court appearance over Sh1.4bn graft allegations May 19, 2025

Natembeya was arrested in Kilimani, Nairobi, on Monday after detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) raided his home in Kital...

12 killed as drone strike accidentally hits Somali militia fighting Al-Shabaab May 19, 2025

The Ma'wisley are a network of allied self-defence militias that have been instrumental in the fight against the Al-Shabaab in Somalia. Their name com...

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba expelled from UDA over alleged disloyalty May 19, 2025

Hassan Omar further stated that Orwoba will no longer be entitled to any privileges reserved for UDA members and is no longer authorised to represent...

Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu to remain in police custody until June May 19, 2025

Dressed in a white T-shirt bearing the message "No Reforms No Election" in sky-blue letters, he addressed supporters outside the court on Monday, sayi...

Gachagua dares gov't to arrest him amid allegations of political incitement May 19, 2025

Gachagua also stated that he has not received any official summons from any government agency regarding his remarks, but affirmed that he would comply...

COMESA eyes a united response to US trade tariffs impacting member states May 18, 2025

COMESA's announcement comes ahead of planned meetings later this month by SADC and the East African Community, where trade ministers will discuss how...

Rwandan refugees return home as M23 offensive escalates in eastern Congo, says UNHCR May 18, 2025

The three-year M23 insurgency in the eastern DRC intensified in January with the M23 rebels, largely made up of Tutsi fighters, seizing control of mor...

Sudan tops global displacement record with 11.6m forced from homes amid escalating conflict May 18, 2025

The power struggle, initially concentrated in Khartoum and Darfur, has since spread to several regions, leaving destruction, loss of life and widespre...

Kindiki dismisses Gachagua’s 2027 violence warning as irresponsible, assures peaceful polls May 18, 2025

Kindiki criticised opposition leaders who are already focusing on the 2027 elections, arguing that the country cannot remain in a constant state of po...

Uganda Airlines launches direct Entebbe-London flights to boost trade and tourism May 18, 2025

The flights will be operated on the modern Airbus A330-800neo, offering enhanced comfort and efficiency for long-distance travel.

Gachagua U-turns on ‘empty coffers’ claim, blames Ruto’s leadership for Kenya Kwanza failures May 18, 2025

Gachagua said that Ruto's constant reshuffling of the Cabinet is an attempt to distract Kenyans from his own administrative failures.

Makuto: What Kenya can learn from Rwanda’s professional volleyball system May 16, 2025

Kenyan international Elphas Makuto has lauded Rwanda’s professional volleyball structure after a successful season with Rwanda National Police VC, urg...

Rwanda’s medical cannabis project at 83 per cent completion, government says May 15, 2025

Rwanda legalised the use of cannabis for medical purposes in 2021, but recreational use of the drug remains prohibited.

Kenya leads Africa in nurse migration to US, new report shows May 15, 2025

In comparison, Ghana and Nigeria contribute 3.7 per cent and 4.7 per cent of the applications, respectively.

Kenya pledges helicopters, surveillance units and training teams to boost UN peace efforts May 15, 2025

Tuya further announced that Kenya would contribute critical military infrastructure—including helicopters and surveillance units—as part of its expand...

Ramaphosa slams White South African asylum seekers as ‘cowards’ May 15, 2025

According to Ramaphosa, the asylum seekers were uncomfortable with ongoing efforts to address apartheid-era injustices in South Africa, calling their...

Tanzania’s Vice President Philip Mpango to retire from public service May 15, 2025

Looking back on his journey, Dr Mpango expressed a sense of satisfaction, adding that he believes it is the right moment to make way for young and cap...

Most Kenyans now get their news from social media - MCK report May 15, 2025

According to MCK, 37 per cent of respondents rely on social media for news updates. Television follows at 32 per cent, while 26 per cent of Kenyans tu...

High Court suspends Gachagua's impeachment case, awaits fresh direction from CJ Koome May 15, 2025

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu had initially appointed a three-judge bench to preside over the matter. However, the Court of Appeal ruled that o...

Court hears wife of late marathoner Samson Kandie paid goons to assault him May 14, 2025

Kandie, 53, was found unconscious at his Elgon View residence on October 2, 2024. Both his hands and legs had been bound with rope, suggesting possibl...

Proposed law in Uganda aims to block funding for parties not engaging in political dialogue May 14, 2025

The goal is to discourage parties from avoiding platforms like the NCF and IPOD, which promote political dialogue, tolerance and peaceful coexistence...

Tanzania arrests 30 Ethiopians in ongoing crackdown on illegal immigrants May 14, 2025

The arrests of the suspects, who remain in custody pending arraignment, come just weeks after a Tanzanian truck driver was prosecuted and fined in Zam...

Gachagua to unveil Democracy for Citizens Party, official launch set for Thursday May 14, 2025

Additional reports indicate that Gachagua has settled on green, brown and black as the outfit's official party colours while its logo features a hand...

President Ruto postpones tour of Ukambani region May 14, 2025

The visit was slated to commence on Wednesday, May 21. Ruto was set to inspect major development projects such as Konza City, Thwake Dam and Wote Stad...

African Union aims for 60 per cent local vaccine production by 2040 May 14, 2025

As it stands, Africa manufactures just one per cent of the vaccines it requires, a shortfall that limits the continent's ability to respond swiftly to...

Kagame urges Africa to ditch aid dependence after US cuts, calls for self-reliance May 13, 2025

Kagame emphasised that partnerships, whether between African countries or with international partners, should be based on mutual benefit, not on one s...

UDA to conduct repeat grassroots elections in Mombasa, Tana River on May 17 May 13, 2025

The announcement comes just four days after UDA officially opened the online registration portal for its Phase II Ward-level Grassroots Elections.

Bobi Wine presses EU to act on Uganda’s human rights violations May 13, 2025

NUP President Robert 'Bobi Wine' Kyaluganyi revealed that the party raised their concerns about gross human rights violations with the representatives...

WFP warns 52 million people face severe hunger crisis in West and Central Africa May 13, 2025

Nearly three million individuals are expected to face emergency levels of hunger, while an estimated 2,600 people in Mali could experience catastrophi...

Uganda to deduct traffic fines from salaries of government officials May 13, 2025

Additionally, should government officials fail to pay the fines within six months, their vehicles will be auctioned by the state. According to Obiye,...

UDA calls Gachagua’s resignation 'theatrics', says he was already removed from party May 12, 2025

In a resignation letter dated May 12, 2025 and addressed to the party's secretary-general, Gachagua accused UDA of dishonesty, claiming its manifesto...

Dramatic finish looms as FKF Women’s League title race heads to the wire May 12, 2025

The FKF Women Premier League title race is heading for a dramatic finale after Ulinzi Starlets were awarded a win over Zetech Sparks for fielding an i...

Nairobi court denies bail for Lebanese national facing US extradition over narcoterrorism May 12, 2025

Kassis is accused of being part of a US criminal syndicate that trafficked drugs from Colombia to Syria in exchange for weapons smuggled back into Col...

Tanzania electoral commission announces new constituencies, ahead of august polls May 12, 2025

The changes were guided by key criteria, including the existing number of seats in the Tanzanian Parliament, provisions for women's special representa...

Amnesty urges action as report exposes abuse of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia May 12, 2025

Recruitment agencies commonly mislead them about the nature of the jobs, only for them to arrive in Saudi Arabia to a far grimmer reality.

Amnesty urges Saudi Arabia to scrap kafala system trapping Kenyan domestic workers in abuse May 12, 2025

According to Amnesty, the system leaves migrant domestic workers particularly vulnerable, as they are excluded from Saudi Arabia's labour protection l...

Gachagua to launch new party, vows to unite Mt Kenya, challenge Ruto ahead of polls May 11, 2025

Gachagua took aim at President Ruto, accusing him of forming smaller parties in an attempt to divide the Mt Kenya region's large voter basket ahead of...

Gachagua hails appeals court ruling, eyes 2027 opposition unity against Ruto May 11, 2025

Gachagua urged his supporters to pray for unity among opposition leaders, warning that their political rivals are hoping for division.

Kenya to open coffee auctions to global buyers to boost farmers' earnings, Kagwe says May 11, 2025

According to Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe, Kenya's improved digital infrastructure now allows international buyers to participate in the coffee auction...

ELOG demands release of IEBC recruitment report, cites transparency concerns May 11, 2025

According to ELOG, transparency in the recruitment of IEBC commissioners is vital to building public trust in electoral processes.

Veteran Zanzibar journalist Charles Hillary Nkwanga dies at 66 May 11, 2025

Nkwanga played a key role in shaping the public communication strategies of the government of Zanzibar, ensuring that the media remained an integral p...

Kabila's party defies government ban, resumes operations in DRC May 08, 2025

President Felix Tshisekedi and Kabila formed an awkward power-sharing deal following Congo's disputed 2018 election. But Tshisekedi later accused his...

UDA launches registration portal for grassroots elections in 22 counties May 08, 2025

The grassroots elections were supposed to happen at the same time across the country, but they have been delayed several times.

EU Parliament demands release of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu May 08, 2025

The EU Parliament similarly asked member states to engage Tanzanian officials and keep an eye on Lissu's trial.

This is just the beginning, Wangaya says despite AFCON U20 exit May 08, 2025

Despite Kenya’s early exit from the U20 AFCON, midfielder Kevin Wangaya Injehu remains optimistic about the team’s future, after being named Man of th...

UN, IGAD and EU condemn drone strikes on Port Sudan, warn of worsening humanitarian crisis May 08, 2025

Highlighting the absence of political will among the warring parties to pursue dialogue, Guterres called for an "immediate cessation of hostilities" a...

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