Tanzania politics Stories

Internet blackout, protests mar Tanzania’s election day
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 29, 2025

Protests erupted in parts of Dar es Salaam and other major towns, where opposition supporters took to the streets to denounce the exclusion of their l...

'I’m ready to come back home' - Winnie Odinga hints at joining local politics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

Winnie’s political career began in late 2022 when she was elected to represent Kenya in the East African Legislative Assembly, following her election...

From front pages to prime time: Raila Odinga’s unmatched grip on Kenya’s news cycle
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 15, 2025

Veteran journalist Peter Leftie notes that reporting on Odinga required skill and deep political understanding, as the veteran opposition leader often...

Kenya taps Middle Eastern diplomats to train envoys on regional geopolitics
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 14, 2025

Speaking during the opening session on Monday, Ambassador Stella Munyi, who represented the Director General for Political and Diplomatic Affairs, sai...

Wajir’s marginalised communities demand fair representation and end to clan politics
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 08, 2025

In a rare show of unity and defiance, representatives from the Asharaf, Harti, Arabs, Barawa, Leysan, Shikhaal, and other minority groups convened in...

France in crisis: PM Sébastien Lecornu resigns after just 26 days amid political deadlock
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 06, 2025

Lecornu’s cabinet, unveiled on Sunday, faced immediate backlash in Parliament for retaining many of Bayrou’s ministers, with opposition parties threat...

Tanzania warns against online misinformation after viral video criticising government
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 06, 2025

In the video, a man claiming to be Captain Tesha from the air force accuses President Samia Suluhu’s government of corruption, human rights abuses, an...

Tanzania military distances itself from politics ahead of 2025 polls
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 06, 2025

Colonel Bernard Mlunga, the Acting Director of Information and Relations, said the force had noted "misleading social media posts" attempting to assoc...

Sanae Takaichi elected leader of Japan’s ruling party, poised to become first female prime minister
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 05, 2025

Takaichi, 64, overcame two previous failed attempts to secure the top post, defeating rival Shinjiro Koizumi in a runoff vote that highlighted her app...

Jubilee opts out of Kariobangi North by-election, backs Wiper candidate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

Jubilee’s decision is being viewed as part of broader efforts by opposition parties to strengthen their electoral strategy by avoiding internal compet...

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh rules out indirect polls, backs one-person, one-vote
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 29, 2025

President Hassan dismissed claims that leaders might seek to extend their terms or revive the clan-based power-sharing system that has shaped Somali p...

South Sudan crisis: Suspended VP Riek Machar charged with treason and terrorism
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 22, 2025

Machar faces multiple charges, including treason, crimes against humanity, murder, terrorism, and conspiracy, all linked to an alleged attack on a gov...

Nairobi County at crossroads: Mismanagement, politics, and struggle for accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

Former Town Clerk Philip Kisia traced Nairobi’s challenges to shifts in revenue management and governance structures.

Shigeru Ishiba quits as Japan’s Prime Minister following election losses
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 07, 2025

The LDP, which has governed Japan almost continuously since the 1950s, lost its majority in the lower house during last month’s general election—the f...

Africa Climate Summit 2025: Addis Ababa faces pressure to deliver on Nairobi Declaration pledges
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 27, 2025

As leaders gear up for the second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa this September, the gap between bold rhetoric and real delivery remains glaring...

Why Sifuna, Wamuchomba’s Kenya Moja outfit could seek the presidency
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 22, 2025

The caucus also includes leaders such as Caleb Hamisi (Saboti), Jack Wamboka (Bumula), Oscar Nabulindo (Matungu) and Babu Owino (Embakasi East), who h...

Why I will vie for Nairobi Governor race with or without Raila's blessings - Babu Owino
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2025

The MP’s declaration comes amid confusion over ODM’s stance in Nairobi politics, particularly after February’s prayer meeting at Bomas where party lea...

Egypt snubs US offer on Nile dam over condition to relocate Gazans to Rafah
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 23, 2025

The GERD dispute, already fraught with legal, environmental, and sovereignty concerns, now finds itself entangled in the broader complexities of Middl...

UDA women leaders demand removal of Nyali MP from PSC over disloyalty, divisive politics
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 21, 2025

Led by Youth Enterprise Development Fund Board Chairperson and UDA member Fatma Barayan, the leaders expressed concern over what they termed as intern...

Kenya’s first Maendeleo ya Wanawake chairperson Phoebe Asiyo dies at 93
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

She was elected Karachuonyo Member of Parliament twice, in 1979 and 1992, at a time when female representation in Parliament was rare.

Matiang’i alleges government insiders behind chaos and violent protests in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Matiang’i dismissed the government’s claims of ignorance, arguing that security agencies have access to intelligence and cannot credibly claim not to...

Matiang’i condemns religious gimmicks in Kenyan elections, urges focus on honest leadership ahead of 2027 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Matiang’i said Kenyans should question the integrity of leaders using religion to appeal to voters instead of being swayed by religious theatrics.

Uhuru Kenyatta retained as Jubilee Party leader in fresh leadership shake-up
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

The Civil Division of the Milimani High Court allowed a consent filed by the party’s legal team and key respondents, effectively nullifying the IDRC d...

Uhuru reclaims command of Jubilee Party after court-backed purge
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

The changes, announced by Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, come after a long legal and political standoff and reflect a strategic shift as the former...

Moses Kuria says he foresees unopposed 2027 presidential bid, citing national unity push
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

Kuria said presidential hopefuls will ultimately rally behind a single candidate ahead of the 2027 election, much like the broad coalition that endors...

Call for political unity in Coast region as leaders reflect on Karisa Maitha’s legacy
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 23, 2025

The call was made during the burial of John Thoya Karisa, a Technical University of Mombasa lecturer and son of the late former Cabinet Minister Karis...

Former CJ David Maraga declares 2027 presidential bid, promises integrity-led leadership
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

Maraga urged the youth to take charge of their future by actively engaging in the electoral process, emphasising that their participation is crucial i...

UDA summons two nominated MCAs over links to Gachagua's party
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

According to the summons, UDA says both leaders wore branded merchandise of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) during a political event on May 15,...

Why we arrested Trans Nzoia County officials at Milimani Law Courts - EACC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 04, 2025

The commission said the arrests were made in collaboration with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) following an incident on May 19 at Go...

Music, power and politics: Gachagua-Kindiki clash exposes battle for Mt Kenya’s cultural influence
Barack Oduor  |  May 26, 2025

During the meeting with Kindiki, musicians praised the success of the Social Health Insurance Fund, but Gachagua condemned their actions as a betrayal...

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