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Nearly 5,000 killed in Haiti gang violence between October and June 2025 - UN
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

To help stabilise the situation, Kenya is leading a multinational support mission to assist the Haitian National Police. The team includes officers fr...

MP Caleb Amisi to Kenyan youth: Your power is at the ballot, not in the streets
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

MP Amisi emphasised the importance of youth involvement in shaping the country’s future through the ballot box rather than demonstrations.

Ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua warmly received in Seattle as he begins US tour
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Gachagua is expected to visit several cities, including Dallas, California, Seattle, Boston, and Baltimore, where he will hold town hall meetings and...

Samora Machel’s vision for Mozambique didn’t survive: What has taken its place?
The Conversation  |  Jul 10, 2025

Machel’s enlightenment programme was as fascinating as it was difficult to achieve in Mozambique in the mid-1970s.

Tuesday court verdict on President Ruto’s IEBC nominees could reshape Kenya’s electoral path
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

The ruling, scheduled for 11 am on July 8 at the Milimani High Court, will decide whether the stalled appointment process can move forward to the swea...

MPs sound alarm over delay in review of constituency, ward boundaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

Although President William Ruto named a new team in June, including chairperson Erastus Ethekon and six commissioners, they are yet to be sworn in aft...

Fred Matiang’i denies being Uhuru Kenyatta’s project, confirms 2027 bid to ‘fix Kenya’
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

Matiang’i said his previous Cabinet appointment during Uhuru Kenyatta's reign should not be mistaken for political puppetry.

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu leads own defense in treason trial, slams case as baseless
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 01, 2025

According to Tundu Lissu, investigators claim they found a supposed plan online, but no tangible proof has been submitted. He also argued that despite...

How artificial intelligence deepfakes, disinformation could shape Kenya’s 2027 elections
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 30, 2025

Deepfakes, cheap fakes, and fake news are increasingly being used as easily and cheaply produced tools of deception, leaving vulnerable citizens shock...

Mozambique after 50 years of independence: What’s there to celebrate?
The Conversation  |  Jun 26, 2025

In late 2024, Mozambicans took to the streets to protest against elections they claimed were rigged. Over 300 people were killed in demonstrations.

Chad reverses ban, allows Sudanese refugee students to sit national exams
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 25, 2025

The move followed a renewed plea by Darfur regional governor Minni Arko Minawi, who earlier criticised Chad's ban and urged President Mahamat Idriss D...

Political Parties Liaison Committee urges leaders to halt early 2027 campaigns
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 25, 2025

PPLC chairman, Evans Misati sharply criticized both government and opposition leaders for engaging in rallies, roadside declarations, and aligning the...

IEBC faces Sh3.7 billion debt from 2022 election legal bills as 2027 poll budget hits Sh57.4 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

CEO Marjan said the IEBC has managed to cut Sh642.6 million from its legal fees through renegotiation, but warned that financial pressure remains high...

Matiang'i blames 'poor leadership' for Kenya's woes upon return from US
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Matiang’i said Kenya has enough capable leaders and called on all citizens to unite and work toward finding solutions.

High Court halts National Olympic Committee of Kenya elections
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 19, 2025

In April, the High Court and the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) allowed NOC-K to go ahead with its elections after four sports federations, who had be...

Zambia: Edgar Lungu's family halts return of his body from South Africa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 19, 2025

According to family spokesperson Makebi Zulu, the return was suspended after the Zambian government allegedly issued a funeral programme without consu...

Tanzania pushes back as UN raises alarm over repression ahead of elections
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 19, 2025

Tanzania's Permanent Representative, Dr Abdallah Possi, rubbished as "erroneous, misleading and misconstrued" a statement by UN-appointed experts.

Why I am best suited to lead Kenya - former CJ David Maraga
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

Former CJ David Maraga said the country is broken because leaders have abandoned constitutional order and failed to give professionals the space to wo...

Tanzanian PM calls on citizens to reject signs of instability ahead of general elections
XINHUA  |  Jun 18, 2025

He emphasised that the government does not restrict participation in political campaigns or gatherings, but encourages citizens to critically assess w...

FKF proposes five-year term limits for elected officials, club listings on NSE
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 17, 2025

As it stands, elected sports officials are allowed to serve a maximum of two four-year terms, totaling eight years in office.

Edgar Lungu to receive state funeral next Sunday as family, government resolve dispute
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 16, 2025

His family and the Zambian government have clashed over key burial arrangements, among them the choice of mourning venue.

IEBC seeks Sh57.4 billion for 2027 polls amidst budgetary concerns
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 13, 2025

The commission plans to spend Sh57.4 billion in the 2027 General Election.

Bobi Wine accuses Museveni regime of blocking NUP youth from special elections
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 11, 2025

The June 19 polls, which will be conducted at the village level, will see Ugandans vote for representatives of the youth, older persons, and persons w...

Raila's failed AU bid drove Sh48.8 billion in extra spending, budget report reveals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

The Foreign Affairs Ministry asked for Sh523.8 million to support Raila’s campaign for the top continental post, but only Sh216.3 million was approved...

Why former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i resigned from World Bank post
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 07, 2025

Matiang'i, a former powerful Cabinet Secretary under President Uhuru Kenyatta, is expected to return by June 21 to resume his 2027 presidential campai...

Somalia’s forces enforce door-to-door voter registration in Mogadishu ahead of historic polls
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 05, 2025

Local media reports indicate that in addition to house-to-house visits, residents are being stopped in public spaces, including markets and bus statio...

Explainer: What you need to know about the Burundi elections
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 05, 2025

Voters will be choosing MPs to sit in the National Assembly, which has 123 members.

UDA extends registration deadline for ward-level elections to June 6
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2025

The party believe this extension will increase participation and help ensure fair and wide representation across the 22 counties involved in this phas...

Only 20 per cent of Kenyans believe 2027 General Election will be free and fair - TIFA poll
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

TIFA found that belief in a credible election is deeply divided along political lines.

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