Tanzania General Election Stories

Tanzanian government rejects opposition party Chadema's call to postpone 2025 election
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Chadema remains adamant that the election cannot go ahead without substantial electoral reforms.

Will ex-CJ Maraga’s presidential dream excite Kenyans? Observers give their take
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 31, 2025

Maraga, who has been toying with the idea of moving to the House on the Hill following support from Gen Z, the country’s youngest voters and aggressiv...

IEBC commissioner interviews begin today after selection panel shortlists 105 candidates
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 27, 2025

The process, which started Thursday, will run until April 25, 2025, with candidates appearing before the panel according to a pre-arranged schedule.

IEBC chair hopeful Asembo says Kenyans need a more accessible, responsive commission
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 26, 2025

He said the IEBC commissioners and the chairperson should be fully involved in critical activities like voter registration and boundary reviews, as th...

Ruto nominates Mbeere North MP Ruku to replace Muturi at Public Service docket
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

If Ruku takes up the Cabinet post, he will have to vacate his Mbeere North parliamentary seat.

IEBC chair hopeful Asembo faces tough queries over fraud claims, disciplinary cases as advocate
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 26, 2025

Panel Chair Nelson Makanda said they had received numerous complaints and supporting documents detailing allegations against Asembo.

EU, poll observers warn of risks in slow election planning
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

EU Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger pointed out that with no IEBC commissioners currently in office, key tasks such as boundary delimitation and p...

Survey reveals political interference, corruption as top concerns for IEBC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

The issue of corruption has resurfaced following the IEBC's budget estimate of Sh61 billion for the 2027 elections.

Nyachae: Pragmatic approach needed to foster greater trust in Kenya's electoral process
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 24, 2025

His comment reflected a growing call for reforms aimed at reducing political alienation and promoting a more inclusive political environment in the co...

Amadi’s IEBC plan: Fix electoral laws, cut costs, reduce polling stations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

She stressed the need for continuous engagement between the IEBC, Parliament and other stakeholders to address legislative gaps.

Anne Amadi defends her readiness for high-pressure IEBC chairperson role
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

Amadi stressed that leadership at the IEBC requires a balance of firmness and teamwork to ensure the institution functions smoothly.

IEBC selection panel begins interviews to pick new chairperson, 6 commissioners
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

A petition filed by the lobby group Operation Linda Jamii seeks to bar Nyachae and Mdivo from the selection process, arguing that they currently hold...

Gabon approves coup leader and ex-PM among candidates for presidential vote
Reuters  |  Mar 22, 2025

Gabon approved a new constitution by a landslide in November that exempted Nguema, stoking opposition and analyst concerns that the junta would seek t...

Opinion: How Somaliland built thriving democracy from ashes of war, defying Africa’s election odds
Addis Standard  |  Mar 21, 2025

In a country levelled to the ground, rebuilding from the ashes of destruction required both sacrifice and resources.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah sworn in as Namibia’s first female president
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 21, 2025

In her inaugural speech, Nandi Ndaitwah recognized the significance of her historic election, emphasizing that Namibians chose her based on her compet...

Gusii elders back Matiang’i to vie for presidency in 2027 elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

Despite the endorsements and growing speculation, Matiang’i has maintained a low profile since leaving office and has not publicly declared his presid...

ODM announces April dates for grassroots elections, opens applications
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

The elections will take place between 10 am and 2 pm and will be conducted either through consensus or a show of hands.

ELOG renews push for voter register audit amid fraud allegations
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 19, 2025

ELOG's renewed push follows recent claims by Royal Media Founder SK Macharia, who alleged voter fraud in previous elections, including the 2022 Genera...

Youth groups demand revocation of IEBC commissioners' shortlist citing bias, exclusion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

They termed the omission of young candidates as a clear violation of constitutional provisions that promote inclusivity, fair representation and equal...

Museveni's ruling NRM rejects defeat by Bobi Wine’s party in Kawempe North by-election
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 15, 2025

The election held on Thursday saw opposition National Unity Platform candidate Elias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola emerge victorious.

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