2027 elections Stories
Professor Ogolla questioned how the Dr Makanda-led panel arrived at what he described as “a shortlist resembling a selection of regime loyalists.”
Chadema party Deputy Chairperson John Heche and Secretary-General John Mnyika were detained as they headed to Kisutu Magistrate Court in Dar es Salaam...
Karua said previous male-led administrations have failed to unite the country.
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'...
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...
The session turned chaotic after opposition lawmakers introduced a motion of no confidence against Speaker Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madoobe.
In Oromia and Somali regions, major opposition parties like the Oromo Liberation Front and the Ogaden National Liberation Front withdrew from fielding...
The opposition party has long complained that the composition of the electoral commission and systems favours the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) par...
The President pointed to several ongoing government initiatives, including the fertiliser subsidy programme aimed at boosting agricultural productivit...
This win follows a dramatic stalemate in February during the AU Summit in Addis Ababa, where Morocco and Algeria locked horns in a contest that ended...
CHADEMA failed to sign an election code of conduct document, making it ineligible to contest the presidential and parliamentary polls expected in Octo...
Past elections were indirect, with elders and clan representatives selecting leaders. Until now, civic leaders in Mogadishu were appointed by the pres...
A week after seizing power in 2023, Nguema publicly dressed down the heads of public agencies, ordering them to return any stolen money within 48 hour...
The electoral commission said it has completed all logistical preparations for the upcoming elections, including the provision of election materials a...
Under a constitution approved last November, Nguema's election win gives him a seven-year term, renewable once.
Ambrose Rachier has been re-elected as Gor Mahia chairman for a new four-year term after defeating Dolfina Odhiambo in the club’s elections held at Ny...
South Africans have long been accustomed to viewing the world of politics, governance and bureaucracy through the lens of a top-down “strong” state –...
Brice Oligui Nguema, now the transitional president, staged a coup against Ali Bongo in August 2023. Oligui Nguema and his military junta promised to...
Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier is set to retain his seat unopposed in the club’s upcoming elections, with the polls slated for April 13 at Nyayo S...
Lawyer Kigen, who has served as Ruto’s personal advocate for years, Mdivo, who heads the UDA Electoral Disputes Resolution Committee, and Nyachae, a c...
MPs have called for the abolition of the NCIC, accusing it of failing to curb the spread of hate speech in the country.
The President stressed that his current priority was to fulfil his mandate and prioritise the interests of Kenyans. “What I know is that I won’t fail...
Holding a party position is widely seen as an advantage for those eyeing political seats in 2027, as it increases their chances of securing a party ti...
Gor Mahia Election Board has confirmed the date for the club’s elections on April 13, 2025, at the Nyayo National Stadium Basketball Gymnasium. The bo...
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...
She stressed the need for continuous engagement between the IEBC, Parliament and other stakeholders to address legislative gaps.
Gabon approved a new constitution by a landslide in November that exempted Nguema, stoking opposition and analyst concerns that the junta would seek t...
In a country levelled to the ground, rebuilding from the ashes of destruction required both sacrifice and resources.
In her inaugural speech, Nandi Ndaitwah recognized the significance of her historic election, emphasizing that Namibians chose her based on her compet...
Despite the endorsements and growing speculation, Matiang’i has maintained a low profile since leaving office and has not publicly declared his presid...
