Rwandanisation of the Ugandan identity is a historical and ecological deconstruction
In a June 2025 address to the Abavandimwe community, President Yoweri Museveni invoked his authority under Article 99 of the Constitution to direct that individuals “verified by local authorities” be recognized as Ugandans and issued national documents, framing it as a constitutional right. He concurrently warned against “dual citizenship between Rwanda and Uganda,” highlighting the state’s acute concern over clear national allegiance.
Suspected motorcycle taxi thief hunted down, burnt to death at Chavakali town in western Kenya
According to Assistant Chief of Kisatiru Sub-Location in Sabatia West Clarence Imbamba, furious members of the public spotted the deceased with one of the stolen motorbikes in the town before giving him a chase to his death at around 10am.
IEBC Chair Ethekon tells Evangelical Alliance of Kenya is finalising 2027 election milestones
Despite progress, Ethekon noted that the commission still faces many challenges that include inadequate and delayed funding, delays in electoral legal reforms that ideally should be finalised at least one year before a General Election to allow effective preparation.
US President Trump approves one-year extension to longstanding African trade agreement
AGOA was introduced in 2000 under former US President Bill Clinton. Only some nations are eligible, and the US can remove countries that fail to meet requirements, including establishing market-based economies or upholding democratic standards and human rights.
Kenya unveils plan to shift fully to ‘green drive’, cut fossil-fuel imports and carbon footprint
Rising transport emissions also threaten climate resilience. The sector accounted for 13 per cent of national greenhouse gas emissions in 2015, projected to rise to 17 per cent by 2030 without corrective action. Between 2009 and 2019, domestic transport emissions rose by 59 per cent, largely due to road transport.
How vicious wars with new office over lucrative contracts, pressure for new voter register pushed IEBC chief executive out
Even more intriguing is the politics of the day. With Mt Kenya seemingly out of reach of President William Ruto – at last for the time being – the staffer explained that the commission is under pressure to register more voters in Rift Valley, western Kenya, Nyanza and north-eastern Kenya to make up for the deficit caused by Mt Kenya walkout.
State targets local and foreign markets in regulations review to raise competiveness of Kenyan goods
A credible and internationally aligned accreditation system, the principal secretary said, was essential in reducing technical barriers to trade and supporting Kenya’s participation in regional and continental markets including the East African Community and the African Continental Free Trade Area.
‘Football in Kenya is filthy’: Fears officials, ‘big’ club and players face life bans as Fifa as undercover investigates endemic match-fixing
The undercover Fifa probe takes place at a time there is a stand-off in Football Kenya Federation between the executive and the secretariat over allegations of match-fixing among other things. At the heart of the dispute between FKF Chief Executive Officer Harold Ndege and FKF President Hussein Mohammed are complaints of disorganised national youth team preparations, questionable technical appointments, league management problems and recurring security incidents at matches.
