2007/2008 post-election violence Stories

Interior PS Raymond Omollo summoned over Sh6.5 billion IDP compensation delay
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

The victims had sued the Interior Ministry and the Attorney General, seeking compensation after years of waiting in vain.

Tanzania arrests opposition official ahead of Brussels forum, raising crackdown fears
Reuters  |  May 13, 2025

Golugwa had been due to represent his party in Brussels at a forum organised by the International Democracy Union, a grouping of centre-right parties...

Opposition leaders demand release of IEBC selection report, hansard records
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2025

The leaders described the recruitment as flawed, opaque, and politically influenced.

Tanzania electoral commission announces new constituencies, ahead of august polls
Bashir Mbuthia  |  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...

Matiang'i is qualified to lead Kenya - Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

Gachagua highlighted Matiang’i’s impressive track record, having held key positions in various ministries under President Uhuru Kenyatta's administrat...

Hope for Kenyans without representatives as IEBC reconstitution takes shape
Barack Oduor  |  May 12, 2025

Banisa, Magarini, Mbeere North, Ugunja, Malava, and Kasipul constituencies are yet to get replacements for their Members of Parliament (MPs), while Ba...

TPLF accuses Ethiopia, electoral agency of undermining Pretoria deal, warns peace at risk
Addis Standard  |  May 11, 2025

Citing NEBE’s continued threats to cancel its legal status, the TPLF has once again called upon the African Union, IGAD, and the broader international...

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

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

Ruto nominates Political Parties registrar Ann Nderitu to IEBC in key electoral shift
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 09, 2025

A seasoned public administrator from Nyandarua County, Njeri boasts 23 years of leadership and administrative experience.

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

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

President Ruto nominates Erastus Ethekon as IEBC chairperson, six others as commissioners
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2025

This comes days after he received a report on the recruitment of nominees for the positions of Chairperson and Members of the IEBC.

Security, elections dominate Somalia's National Consultative Council meeting
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 08, 2025

The Council highlighted the need for stronger collaboration between the federal government and regional administrations.

Half of Kenyans unsure about credibility of 2027 General Election - TIFA poll
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 07, 2025

Those surveyed cited political interference as their main concern.

IEBC receives Sh5.7 billion budget boost to prepare for 2027 elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

The additional funds are expected to help the commission address critical election preparation needs, which include voter registration, electoral oper...

President Ruto receives final IEBC nominees report from selection panel
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 06, 2025

President Ruto is now expected to forward the names of the nominees to Parliament for vetting and approval.

Four police officers charged with murder of Baby Pendo, 39 others in 2017 post-poll chaos
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 05, 2025

This case marks the first time that police officers have been charged under the International Crimes Act, a significant step in the pursuit of justice...

Mudavadi warns Mt Kenya might lose deputy president post in 2027 if they shift support from Ruto
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 05, 2025

Mudavadi, who represented President Ruto at the church event, said the Mt Kenya region has significantly benefitted from development and leadership op...

Baby Pendo murder case: Eleven police officers to be charged with crimes against humanity
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

They are accused of orchestrating or enabling violent police operations that led to the death of Baby Pendo and 39 other civilians during protests tha...

Key facts about the Vatican conclave to elect next pope to succeed Francis
Reuters  |  Apr 28, 2025

There were 135 cardinals aged under 80 when Francis died and are thereby eligible to take part in the conclave, but it is not known if all of them wil...

Political turncoats: Why Kenyan politicians only reveal the "truth" when out of power
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 28, 2025

Political analyst Kazungu Katana says that politicians must not be believed even if what they are revealing is true, because they are doing it for the...

Government delivery will inform 2027 campaigns - Owalo
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 27, 2025

Owalo said the government’s success in delivering on its promises will significantly influence the narrative of future political campaigns.

Court delay in appeal case deepens pain for 2007–08 sexual violence survivors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

The survivors have endured long legal processes in their pursuit of justice.

Political tension escalates as opposition raises concerns over transparency, fairness of IEBC selection process
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

The panel now prepares to submit a list of shortlisted nominees to President William Ruto by May 11, 2025.

Why lobby groups, opposition have little or no faith in reconstitution of IEBC
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 25, 2025

The IEBC Selection Panel has been accused of bias and political favouritism, claiming the panel has "deliberately shortlisted individuals with clear p...

Civil Society raises alarm over credibility of 2027 polls following shortlisting of Ruto allies
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 24, 2025

Professor Ogolla questioned how the Dr Makanda-led panel arrived at what he described as “a shortlist resembling a selection of regime loyalists.”

Tanzania police detain Chadema officials on way to court for Tundu Lissu treason hearing
Reuters  |  Apr 24, 2025

Chadema party Deputy Chairperson John Heche and Secretary-General John Mnyika were detained as they headed to Kisutu Magistrate Court in Dar es Salaam...

Martha Karua declares 2027 presidential bid, urges Kenyans to elect woman leader
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 21, 2025

Karua said previous male-led administrations have failed to unite the country.

Matiang'i's presidential bid sparks political storm
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 21, 2025

During a recent Jubilee delegates' meeting in Keumbu, Kisii County, on April 6, Kioni reiterated that the former CS had been cleared to fly the party'...

Somalia extends registration deadline for political parties ahead of June elections
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 21, 2025

The extension comes as the country moves toward holding its first one-person, one-vote local elections in over five decades. The elections are schedul...

Chaos erupts in Somali Parliament over MP's ouster, Speaker faces impeachment bid
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 20, 2025

The session turned chaotic after opposition lawmakers introduced a motion of no confidence against Speaker Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madoobe.

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