Tanzania election unrest Stories

Karua accuses AU of double standards over Guinea-Bissau coup, Tanzania election crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Karua argued that the AU has taken no action against Samia’s administration despite detailed reports by SADC and AU observers flagging major issues in...

High Court blocks 10 per cent crude oil duty, slams government for bypassing public input
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 27, 2025

Petitioners argued that the levy would directly affect fuel prices and, by extension, the cost of essential goods and services.

High Court nullifies Communications Authority's broadcast ban on June 25 demos
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Human rights groups had criticised the ban, arguing it was intended to conceal state abuses and instances of police brutality.

New Sh3.9 billion fund to make insurance affordable for millions in Africa
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 27, 2025

Recent studies highlight the fragile state of Africa’s insurance sector, with penetration rates below three per cent in most countries, leaving househ...

Sifuna blames Interior CS Murkomen for failing to contain by-election violence
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 27, 2025

Sifuna demanded that Murkomen and his team take full responsibility for failing to secure the safety of all participants in the ongoing by-elections.

Governor Sakaja unveils six-borough structure to enhance service delivery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Each borough will be managed by a dedicated borough manager, responsible for coordinating all county services within their area.

Senate convenes special sitting to hear Governor Nyaribo’s impeachment charges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

The Senate sitting marks the third formal attempt to remove Governor Nyaribo, reflecting deep divisions within the county’s political leadership.

Bribery allegations, drama mar Mbeere North by-election
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Duncan Mbui alleged that unmarked vehicles had been stationed across various parts of the constituency, distributing money and packets of flour to uns...

African Union, ECOWAS condemn Guinea-Bissau coup, demand release of detained leaders
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Guinea-Bissau's military took control of the country on Wednesday, suspending the electoral process and imposing a curfew.

Kenya’s refugee population hits 860,000 as State pushes integration plan
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said the plan paves the way for the transformation of refugee camps into integrated and sustainable settlements.

Somalia declares drought emergency as millions face hunger after failed rains
UN News  |  Nov 27, 2025

Puntland is among the worst-affected areas, where authorities estimate that nearly one million people need support, including 130,000 in immediate lif...

Man charged with schoolgirl’s murder shocks court, seeks plea deal
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 27, 2025

The victim’s family lawyer, Duncan Osoro, told the judge that Farida’s relatives must be consulted before any arrangement is considered.

Ramaphosa hits back after Trump says South Africa won’t be invited to 2026 G20 summit
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 27, 2025

Pretoria responded with unusual sharpness. President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a lengthy statement calling Trump's remarks "regrettable," stressing that...

Steady voter turnout marks start of Kasipul, Ugunja by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

In Kasipul, the main contenders are ODM’s Boyd Were and independent candidate Philip Aroko, though seven other candidates are vying for the seat.

Tanzanian authorities orders petrol stations to limit fuel sales to boda bodas, tuk-tuks ahead of planned December 9 protest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

The government said the measure is necessary to curb mobility that could enable unrest during the demonstrations called by youth groups challenging Pr...

Clinical officers stage protest over delayed reforms, unpaid dues in Coast region
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 26, 2025

The clinicians noted that the persistent delays have undermined their morale and affected service delivery in public health facilities across the regi...

Over 400 young entrepreneurs in Kamukunji get Nyota support to grow businesses
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 26, 2025

The Nyota programme in Kamukunji Constituency aims to support youth entrepreneurship, especially for those facing challenges in accessing capital, bus...

Mediheal founder Swarup Mishra faces properties auction over loans
Charity Pancras  |  Nov 26, 2025

Among them is a 0.5336-hectare parcel under Mediheal Hospital and Fertility Centre Ltd, currently operating as a hospital

Court of Appeal postpones hearing on constitutionality of Health Acts
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 26, 2025

Court of Appeal Judges Francis Tuiyot, Abida Ali Aroni and Lydia Achode allowed an application to adjourn the case to allow the Kenya Medical Practiti...

Mandera County Commissioner assures residents of security ahead of Banisa by-election
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 26, 2025

Mandera County Commissioner said security apparatus have been mobilized and further expressed gratitude that no incidents have been recorded throughou...

Tanzania challenges EU debate on Tundu Lissu and post-election crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

The government said the issue, which touches on its internal affairs and reputation, was being advanced without allowing Tanzania to respond or correc...

City Hall moves to recognise urban farmers in policy review
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

Urban farming trends such as balcony and kitchen gardens have grown rapidly, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic, as families sought alternative...

Global HIV response facing worst setback in decades, UNAIDS warns
UN News  |  Nov 26, 2025

The impact has been immediate and severe, especially in low- and middle-income countries highly affected by HIV.

UN Security Council begins process to appoint next secretary-general
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 26, 2025

Antonio Guterres assumed the role in December 2016 and formally took office in January 2017, succeeding South Korean Ban Ki-Moon, who also served two...

Review meeting highlights barriers to immunisation, maternal health in Turkana
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 26, 2025

UNICEF Nutrition Officer Benson Musau said quarterly review meetings were improving resilience and accountability, but urged stronger adherence to rep...

Luanda Summit: Europe reinforces ties with Africa as competition intensifies
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 26, 2025

Africa remains Europe's fourth-largest trading partner, and EU officials were keen to highlight the depth of commercial ties.

Prof Phoebe Okowa sworn in as first Kenyan judge at the ICJ
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 26, 2025

Phoebe Okowa, a leading scholar of public international law, previously represented Namibia before the Court in the advisory proceedings on Israel's o...

ICC urged to probe Tanzania over post-election civilian killings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

Lawyer Juan Carlos Gutierrez, representing victims, claims that as commander-in-chief, “President Samia Suluhu Hassan bears ultimate responsibility fo...

Why a woman is killed every 10 minutes; the rising wave of global femicide
UN News  |  Nov 26, 2025

The latest report from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women, released on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence agains...

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