President Samia Suluhu Hassan Stories

President Samia warns disputed election tainted Tanzania’s reputation, urges local resource mobilisation
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 19, 2025

President Samia Suluhu Hassan cautioned that this could undermine the government’s ability to obtain external financing as easily as it had during the...

Ruto orders all hospitals to report every maternal and child death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Speaking on Wednesday, November 19, the President emphasised that both public and private hospitals must submit real-time data on mothers and children...

FKF President Hussein Mohammed issues apology after Harambee Stars' 8-0 collapse
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 19, 2025

Kenya’s frustrations boiled over in the 62nd minute when assistant coach Vasili Manousakis was sent off for arguing with the referee.

NLC commissioners conclude term with over 31,000 requests for land regularisation processed
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

In the exit report submitted to President William Ruto on November 12, Otachi said the commission achieved major policy and institutional milestones.

Human Rights body flags risky provisions in Computer Misuse Act
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The commission called on the Executive and Parliament to urgently revise what it termed “excessively broad” clauses that risk penalising legitimate on...

Transporters issue 7-day ultimatum over empty container backlog
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

To alleviate the bottleneck, Kifwa has suggested establishing temporary storage yards in Miritini, Jomvu, and Mazeras, allowing empty containers to be...

Senate probes detention of new mothers in hospitals over unpaid bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Legislators expressed concern that the transition to SHA has created gaps in maternal healthcare, exposing women to unlawful confinement.

IGAD leads new push for Peace in Sudan as regional and global partners back three-step plan
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 18, 2025

The Quad initiative, announced on September 12, 2025, aims to first launch a three-month humanitarian truce to allow rapid delivery of aid to civilian...

Goma airport can only be reopened by AFC/M23, say rebels
New Times  |  Nov 18, 2025

Goma International Airport was closed in January at the height of renewed fighting in eastern DR Congo. At the time, M23 declared the facility unsafe.

G20 and the civil society elite: Spectacle instead of meaningful action
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

The G20 was formed in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, when the collapse of major banks and housing markets exposed deep cracks in the glob...

Tanzania erupts as President Samia appoints daughter, son-in-law to powerful Cabinet posts
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 17, 2025

Wanu and Mohammed, who are married, now enter the Cabinet together, a decision expected to intensify criticism from opponents who have long accused Pr...

Samia unveils new Tanzanian Cabinet as she seeks to boost governance and development
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

The changes, announced in a televised address from State House in Chamwino on Monday, reflect Samia's commitment to stronger governance, youth empower...

ICC prosecutors seeks life sentence for Janjaweed commander Ali Kushayb over Darfur atrocities
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

The case stems from the early years of the Darfur conflict, which erupted in 2003 when non-Arab communities rose against the Khartoum government, accu...

Ian Kahinga claims 10,000m gold as Kenya dominates Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

Kahinga stormed to victory in 29:19.56, followed by Kipkogei in 29:27.63 at the Komazawa Olympic Park Gymnasium. China’s Xu Kuantin took third place i...

I feared for my life due to planned attacks: Gachagua on why he skipped Raila’s State funeral
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

Gachagua alleged that certain individuals within the government had previously planned to assassinate him, adding that earlier attempts on his life ha...

Chinese national sacked after being filmed assaulting Kenyan worker
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

The Embassy condemned the incident, which was captured on a viral video, terming it unacceptable and deeply disappointing.

Over 4,100 killed on Kenyan roads in 2025 as NTSA rolls out new safety measures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

The agency will also conduct pre-festive inspection clinics at major bus termini ahead of the travel rush, as well as collaborate with the National Po...

New 1MW generator boosts Wajir’s power supply, promises relief from frequent blackouts
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 17, 2025

The county's peak demand currently stands at about 3.3MW, leaving the region in constant shortfall and routine rationing.

FIFA cracks down on digital hate, stops online abusers from buying tournament tickets
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 16, 2025

The move comes after the SMPS flagged more than 30,000 abusive posts since the start of the year, highlighting the growing challenge of keeping footba...

Benin extends presidential term to seven years, creates senate in major political shake-up
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 16, 2025

The newly created Senate will include at least 25 members, drawn from sitting MPs, presidential appointees, and ex officio members such as former pres...

Rescue mission launched to save Masai giraffes trapped by fences in Naivasha
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 16, 2025

Four Masai giraffes have already been captured and relocated to secure habitats, including Nairobi National Park and another protected area near Naiva...

Aid cuts to force Kenya, other African governments to rethink development in 2026
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

Donor spending by the 17 largest Western nations could fall more than 25 per cent compared with 2024.

Why ODM should convene NDC meeting over broad-based pact with Ruto- Winnie Odinga
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 15, 2025

She urged the party’s highest decision-making organ to intervene, asserting that the matter is too complicated for the current officials.

Stakeholders warn of increased FGM cases in Wajir during long school holiday
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 15, 2025

Participants noted that the long holiday season is traditionally a high-risk period when FGM cases spike across the predominantly conservative Somali...

OnePlus 15 launches globally, targets Apple and Samsung dominance
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 15, 2025

With a bold mix of performance, endurance, and design innovation, the 15 is positioning itself as a serious rival to Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Gala...

Huduma Kenya urges citizens to collect thousands of unclaimed documents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

Huduma Kenya confirmed that thousands of important documents, including national ID cards, smart driving licences, and birth certificates, are now rea...

US senators call for review of Washington’s ties with Tanzania after deadly polls
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The senators described the October 29 elections as a sham, citing vote manipulation, abductions, and state-sponsored suppression.

Zambia pledges support for removal of Western sanctions on Zimbabwe
XINHUA  |  Nov 15, 2025

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed Zimbabwe's gratitude to Zambia for its stance and consistent calls against the illegal sanctions.

Orengo: Ruto needs ODM and not the other way round
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

He stressed that it is Ruto who needs ODM, not the other way around, as the president has failed to live up to Kenyans’ expectations.

Tanzanian parliament approves Mwigulu Nchemba as new prime minister
XINHUA  |  Nov 14, 2025

Mwigulu Nchemba succeeds Kassim Majaliwa, who had held the position for a decade.

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