(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Two police officers allegedly responsible for the fatal shooting of a 20 year old man in the Mukuru Kwa Njenga residential area have been ordered to remain in custody for 14 days. Sergeant Godwin Mjomba and Constable Patrick Mutunga Titus appeared before the Milimani Law Courts onContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The resignation of Eliud Owalo from his position as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the President on Sunday has increased the number of high profile politicians distancing themselves from the administration of President William Ruto. This trend has prompted questions regarding the true motivationsContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued an urgent appeal to the international community to intervene in Kenya following what he describes as state sponsored violence against the political opposition. Speaking during a radio interview on Tuesday morning, the former Mathira Member of Parliament stated that theContinue Reading
(KAMPALA, UGANDA) – As millions of Ugandans head to polling stations on Thursday to choose their leaders, several candidates, mainly from the Opposition National Unity Platform party, will mark election day from prison. Unable to cast ballots themselves, the detained candidates rely on family members, party officials, and supporters toContinue Reading
(KAMPALA, UGANDA) – Kampala City is hosting successive final campaign rallies by incumbent leader Yoweri Museveni and his main challenger, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, as the country heads into the January 15 presidential election. Mr Museveni, the candidate of the ruling National Resistance Movement party, andContinue Reading
(KAMPALA, UGANDA) – Uganda is preparing to hold its seventh presidential election since 1996, with voting scheduled for Thursday, as long term trends from previous polls point to tightening contests and a gradual decline in the vote share of President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country since 1986. TheContinue Reading
(UNGUJA, ZANZIBAR) – As Zanzibar marks the 62nd anniversary of the Zanzibar Revolution, government leaders, experts and residents point to wide ranging economic and social changes that have reshaped the islands over more than six decades. This year’s commemorations coincided with the launch and foundation laying of 107 development projectsContinue Reading
(MUSOMA, TANZANIA) – Investigation Suggests Secret Trade in Female Genital Cutting Remains in Mara Region An investigation by Mwananchi newspaper has found evidence suggesting that parts of women’s reproductive organs obtained through female genital cutting are being secretly sold in the Mara Region of north western Tanzania. The investigation carriedContinue Reading
(KIGOMA, TANZANIA) – Court Rejects Bid to Halt Kigoma Parliamentary Election Case The High Court in Kigoma has rejected an application seeking to suspend indefinitely a petition challenging the outcome of the Kigoma parliamentary election, allowing the case against sitting Member of Parliament Clayton Chipando, popularly known as Baba Levo,Continue Reading
(DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA) – School Term Opening Triggers Transport Shortages and Fare Increases As the 2026 school term officially began today, many students and parents in Tanzania faced major transport challenges, particularly for journeys from Dar es Salaam to various regions across the country. The surge in travel demandContinue Reading
