Guinea-Bissau politics Stories

Guinea-Bissau: Who is toppling whom, how and why?
DW News  |  Nov 28, 2025

On Wednesday, a group of soldiers seized power by force in Guinea-Bissau. The parliamentary and presidential elections held on Sunday were suspended b...

KNEC under fire as High Court rebukes CEO over withheld student exam results
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 27, 2025

Justice Sifuna condemned the examination body for what he described as "wilful disobedience" of binding judicial orders.

CS Kagwe urges bold reforms in agriculture sector as Intergovernmental Agriculture Forum opens in Naivasha
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

CS Kagwe reminded participants that IGAF is more than a conference; it is a constitutional responsibility designed to reinforce cooperation and positi...

Guinea-Bissau military seizes power, suspends elections after disputed vote
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

The move comes amid reports of heavy gunfire in the capital and the arrest of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and top government officials.

Government orders crackdown on counterfeit and poor-quality medicines in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

To address staffing gaps, Duale announced plans to hire 45 additional officers under the World Bank-supported Health Emergency Preparedness, Response...

Murkomen warns politicians against deploying supporters to by-election tallying centres
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

CS Murkomen's remarks followed rising claims by various politicians that they would deploy their followers to monitor the vote count, a move he said o...

Murkomen defends recall of Natembeya's security detail ahead of Thursday's by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

CS Murkomen warned that anyone found hovering around polling stations without a valid reason would be treated as a suspect.

Kenya wants China to remove tariffs on coffee, tea, avocados as trade imbalance persists
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 26, 2025

During the discussions, he highlighted that China currently imposes steep tariffs on Kenyan produce, including 8 per cent on non-roasted coffee, 20 pe...

Microplastics and heart disease: Emerging evidence of a hidden cardiovascular threat
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 25, 2025

In Kenya, cardiovascular disease accounts for roughly 13.8 per cent of all deaths, with stroke causing 6.1 per cent and ischemic heart disease, or hea...

Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Fernando Dias declares victory in presidential race
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Guinea-Bissau has experienced repeated instability since gaining independence from Portugal more than 50 years ago, including multiple coups and attem...

Ian Wambui breaks 5,000m world record, leads Kenyan podium sweep at 2025 Deaflympics
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Earlier on Monday, Kenya's Viola Jelimo added a bronze to the country’s medal tally in the women's 5,000m, finishing in 17:26.83.

Somali President Hassan fires back after ex-leader Farmaajo’s warning on economic crisis
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 24, 2025

Farmajo warns of severe economic hardship in Somalia, claiming government inaction, while President Hassan Sheikh defends his administration's efforts...

KCSE marking starts under tight supervision to ensure fairness
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

This year, candidates’ names and index numbers have been removed from all scripts, with identification slips packed separately to guarantee impartiali...

How tiny plastic particles disrupt the gut-brain axis and aggravate Parkinson’s disease
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 24, 2025

WHO emphasises that while the risks are concerning, the exact effects and safe exposure levels are still unclear, highlighting the urgent need for fur...

Kenya shines at Deaflympics with Lucas Wandia’s historic 3rd gold and Rono’s 800m win
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 23, 2025

Kenya storms Tokyo Deaflympics with 10 medals so far, led by Lucas Wandia’s historic 3,000m steeplechase gold and Elikana Rono’s 800m title defence.

Over 3,000 road crash deaths spur festive season safety crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

More than 3,000 people have died in road accidents since January, prompting senators to push the Ministry of Roads and Transport and the NTSA to imple...

2025 KCSE concludes smoothly as government reports sharp decline in exam cheating cases
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 21, 2025

Ogamba applauded the commitment of centre managers, supervisors and invigilators who ensured seamless administration across the country.

Education Ministry pledges early capitation release for smooth start to new term
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

With these updated figures now in place, the government says schools can expect capitation funds to be released without the delays that affected previ...

Government mulls leasing pyrethrum processor to private operator amid Sh3.5 billion debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

CS Kagwe said the company is generating only Sh35 million annually, with occasional spikes to Sh60 million, a trend he warned is far from enough to su...

Christian professionals seek to join case challenging construction of Church at State House
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 18, 2025

The group that it intends to file unique submissions that will assist the Court in addressing the constitutional issues raised.

Ministry warns Kenyans on escalating antibiotic resistance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

In a statement released on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the ministry stressed that antimicrobials remain a cornerstone in fighting infections in people...

Ian Kahinga claims 10,000m gold as Kenya dominates Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

Kahinga stormed to victory in 29:19.56, followed by Kipkogei in 29:27.63 at the Komazawa Olympic Park Gymnasium. China’s Xu Kuantin took third place i...

Over 44,000 schools cleared for capitation as audit uncovers 87,000 ghost learners
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

So far, authorities have identified 87,000 ghost learners amid concerns of nearly Sh1 billion in capitation funds misappropriated. A total of 10 schoo...

Over 4,100 killed on Kenyan roads in 2025 as NTSA rolls out new safety measures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

The agency will also conduct pre-festive inspection clinics at major bus termini ahead of the travel rush, as well as collaborate with the National Po...

Government urged to fast-track transition of basic education institutions to comprehensive schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

More than 23,000 public primary school heads and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) argue that the transition will ease administration and al...

Public officers face Sh4 million fine or 10-year jail term for missing asset declarations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said officers are reminded that the two-year declaration cycle for 2025 opened on November 1 and will close...

78 people arrested over exam malpractice as KCSE enters final stretch
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 16, 2025

The CS also revealed seven cases of impersonation, mainly involving adult candidates, warning that those responsible would face criminal prosecution,...

Murkomen restructures Nairobi administration, appoints three County Commissioners to head new sub-regional units
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The three sub-regions meant to coordinate service delivery are Nairobi North (Roysambu, Kasarani, Kamukunji, Mathare and Ruaraka), Nairobi East (Embak...

Full competition lineup unveiled for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 13, 2025

The Games will open on Friday, July 14 and close on Sunday, July 30, making them the largest in Olympic history, with 36 sports across 51 disciplines...

Government unveils plan to commercialise NYS for youth jobs and skills
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 13, 2025

The government is establishing the National Youth Service Enterprise and Services Company, which will serve as the Service’s commercial arm.

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