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Two Embu voters have moved to the High Court to nullify Mbeere North MP Leo Wamuthende Njeru’s by-election win, arguing his name change left him off t...
UDA and ODM pre-election alliance faces new pressure as NADCO report implementation advances, amid Rigathi Gachagua’s claims of bad faith and analysts...
The US is comprehensively reviewing relations with Tanzania after disputed October 29 elections, as UN experts allege at least 700 extrajudicial killi...
Ghana’s foreign ministry has issued a rare public rebuke of Tanzania over post-election violence, urging accountability, due process and protection of...
Volker pointed out the enforced disappearance of two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were allegedly apprehended in Kampala, Uganda,...
Human rights and observer groups have given IEBC and EACC 14 days to act on voter bribery, intimidation and violence in recent by-elections, warning o...
IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana said the commission’s role was largely executed, while the five per cent of unfulfilled responsibilities fell to...
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua faces backlash after claiming his DCP should control Nairobi seats in 2027, with Kalonzo Musyoka publicly rejecting the all...
President Samia Suluhu said the deployment was necessary to prevent protesters from toppling her administration, dismissing criticism from neighbourin...
The events in Guinea-Bissau reflect a so-called polycrisis for countries in and around the Sahel belt, sandwiched between North Africa and sub-Saharan...
IEBC will restart voter registration in by-election areas only after the 28-day petition period lapses, as opposition signals disputes and the commis...
Although the investigation has formally ended, the ICC said it is not fully disengaging from the Kenya situation. Two active arrest warrants remain in...
IEBC has gazetted winners of last week’s by-elections, including disputed Mbeere North MP-elect Leo Wamuthende, clearing the way for Tuesday’s oath-ta...
The Head of State emphasised that Kenya is governed by the rule of law and that those who use young men as thugs to cause chaos and harm citizens will...
The incident occurred as the congregation celebrated the election of David Wanyoike as Kariobangi North Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) following...
President Ruto defended his development record in the northern Kenya region, reassuring that no area will be left behind.
Karua claims the government exploits poverty to sway voters, criticising the use of handouts over policy-driven leadership during recent by-elections...
IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon calls for responsible media reporting, urging accountability based on evidence amidst allegations of electoral miscon...
Church leaders express concerns that recent by-election violence may signal chaos in the upcoming 2027 General Election, urging stronger actions from...
Tanzania's government is lobbying the EU to reverse a proposed aid freeze following unrest linked to the recent elections. Diplomatic efforts are unde...
The campaign will run for four weeks, beginning at 00:00 local time (0000 GMT) on Friday and ending at 23:59 on December 25, 2025.
Several individuals linked to the violence have been arrested and are now in police custody, as the Uganda Police Force continues to investigate the i...
The groups say the ugly scenes captured across different regions show that the country is drifting toward a dangerous electoral environment unless ear...
AU Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said the continental body had decided to "suspend with immediate effect" Guinea-Bissau until constitu...
It has called for immediate deterrent action against perpetrators of election-related violence. It urged the IEBC and security agencies to launch inve...
Panyako expressed gratitude to supporters for what he described as unwavering trust, saying they stood firm despite what he alleged were acts of viole...
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on Thursday condemned the excessive use of force by Tanzanian security forces against protesters, which left...
Senegal’s foreign ministry confirmed that Embaló had been flown in on a chartered military aircraft and was “safe and sound” after Ecowas-led discussi...
ELOG urged the IEBC to enforce strict compliance with assisted voting procedures, take decisive action against breaches of ballot secrecy, and scale u...
MP Caleb Amisi explained that in the 2027 General Election, there will be no government machinery to help pro-government candidates win seats.
