New research findings expose gaps in Kenyan police professionalism and posits that little has changed 25 years since restoration of political pluralism
All these challenges brought to the fore issues related to overlap of functions, perceived competition and questions as whether they should continue existing in their current forms, consequently leading to the question of the merger of the two forces.
Can Kenya Railways rehabilitation propel under-siege President Ruto to second five-year term in the 2027 polls?
Recent figures show that the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) transported more than 15 million passengers and over 45 million tonnes of cargo since its launch, making it one of the most utilised public infrastructure projects in Kenya’s history.
Justice Lenaola: ‘Misinformation spreads just as fast as information, the responsibility of journalists is to ensure accuracy without inflaming tensions’
Drawing from Kenya’s past electoral experiences, the judge emphasised the need for peace-sensitive journalism, particularly as the country approaches another electoral cycle.
IEBC surpasses target after netting 2.6 million new voters in preparation for 2027 elections
The commission also flagged the growing threat of misinformation during the exercise, emphasising the need for continuous public communication and verification of official data.
Unanswered questions after Tanzanian President Suluhu’s handpicked commission finds 518 people died in last year’s violence
The commission chairman Mohamed Chande Othman said the number of deaths was likely to be higher, because some families buried their loved ones without taking their bodies to morgues
Suspicion of state complicity in Osotsi assault case emerge as doubts arise on how supposed riffraffs could afford stiff $7,800 bail terms
The court directed that the matter proceeds to a pre-trial conference on May 6, 2026, setting the stage for a full hearing of the case. The charges stem from an incident in which Senator Osotsi was attacked by goons at a cafe in Kisumu, a development that sparked public outcry and heightened political fears state-attention in the region.
Foiled: Malagasy presidency alleges assassination attempt against President Randrianirina
According to the Director of Communication at the Presidency, Harry Laurent Rahajason, five high-tech thermal drones flew over the residence of the president and his family
Uganda’s popular opposition leader Bobi Wine abducted in pre-dawn military raid, his whereabouts unknown
As of Friday evening, Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, held a commanding lead with nearly 74 per cent of the vote, the electoral commission said. Wine trailed with 23 per cent.
Prospects of bloody post-election violence high after police shoot dead 10 at a house in central Uganda
It was not immediately possible to independently confirm the circumstances of the violence. The election has been widely seen as a test of the 81-year-old Museveni’s political strength and ability to avoid the kind of unrest that has rocked neighbours Tanzania and Kenya.
What to know about Tanzania president’s ‘white collar hit squad’ after bloody chaos
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who took office in 2021 after the death of her predecessor, took more than 97 per cent of the vote, according to an official tally. Her main rivals, Tundu Lissu of Chadema and Luhaga Mpina of ACT-Wazalendo, were barred from running.
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