East African rulers face searing criticism for choking democracy as Uganda steals show for ‘fatherirsm’ and longevity
In the past one year, Kenya has witnessed unprecedented incidence of extrajudicial killings, abductions and increased state repression as concerns emerge over contraction of democratic space.
Insurgency, ravages of climate change pose biggest threats to wildlife in northern Cameroon
Cameroon’s Far North has long been on the frontline of climate change. The region has suffered recurrent droughts, most notably during the 1970s and 1980s. This has led to successive waves of southerly migration to more fertile regions. Perhaps the most striking symbol of the changing climate is the shrinking of Lake Chad, a large part of which overlaps with northern Cameroon.
Uganda’s theatre of the absurd: How father and son’s ‘bicameral presidency’ threatens to fight corruption, then feeds it
In an interview broadcast on October 17, 2022, and cited by Liam Taylor (2022), President Tibuhaburwa Museveni said that his son “should not and will not” tweet about partisan politics. The next day Kainerugaba tweeted that “I am an adult and NO ONE will ban me from anything”. Muhoozi talk has been weaponised. It could one day push the regime – and Uganda – to the brink.
New confidential report by UN experts accuses Rwanda of commanding and controlling M23 rebels
Rwanda has long denied helping M23 and says its forces are acting in self-defence against Congo’s army and ethnic Hutu militiamen linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide, including the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR).
Kenyan police deployed to Haitian helpless as capital, Port-au-Prince, paralysed and isolated by gang violence
Although some are motivated by the urgent need to protect their communities, many operate outside existing legal frameworks, in some cases, engaging in extrajudicial actions and colluding with gangs.
Western Kenya’s profile as the country’s mythical El Dorado rose higher as Busia braces for commercial gold mining
On June 31, Principal Secretary in State Department of Mining Harry Kimtai announced that Kenya is ready to kick off commercial gold mining in Alupe, Busia County, to expand revenue streams of the national and county governments.
Ethnic mobilisation in Kenya peaking two years to elections, fears of violence rise
The MPs led by the Nyando legislator called for an immediate end to what they described as ‘a deliberate smear campaign’ targeting Luo professionals in both political and civil service.
Kenya’s eating chiefs: Day President Ruto dismissed criticism of his unessential foreign tours and pilferage as ‘noise’
Enormous travel costs extend beyond the national level. Counties incur substantial expenses primarily consisting of domestic travel costs which together with foreign travel totalled Ksh15.4 billion in 2022/23.
How President Ruto’s extravagance, lies and sticky hands ran Kenya’s economy amok, stoked riots he’s unable to put out
Beneath this packed schedule week in and week out lies a significant cost, one that will be covered by taxpayer money. So, just how much has the president’s office and the government spent on travel?
Transition: Vendor shot by police in Kenyan capital dies after weeks in cabbage state
The Kenyan man who was shot at close range by a police officer during recent protests over a blogger’s death in custody has died, his family announced on Monday evening. Family spokesperson Emily Wanjira said Boniface Kariuki died on Monday afternoon, a day after doctors at the national referral hospital...
