Kenyans, Ugandans online demand the release of Kizza Besigye
Nearly 90 days after the alleged abduction of Ugandan opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye in Kenya, pressure is mounting on the Ugandan government to release him. Nearly 90 days after the alleged abduction of Ugandan opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye…
Intrigues of Raila’s AUC loss
Ahead of the crucial vote, Kenya was at a bad place over the conflict in Eastern DR Congo, amid accusations that Nairobi favoured Rwanda Ahead of the crucial vote, Kenya was at a bad place over the conflict in Eastern…
Raila speaks: ‘I am not bitter, I’m very happy indeed’
Kenya’s AUC chair candidate Raila Odinga concedes defeat, says not bitter over loss and is available to offer other services; plans to return home and focus on other matters. Kenya’s AUC chair candidate Raila Odinga concedes defeat, says not bitter…
Ruto warns against military intervention to end Sudan conflict
President William Ruto emphasised that a political crisis like the Sudan conflict should be resolved through dialogue rather than military means. President William Ruto emphasised that a political crisis like the Sudan conflict should be resolved through dialogue rather than…
Ruto on campaign overdrive as Raila stares at AUC moment of truth
On Friday President William Ruto met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy and five other presidents to lobby for Kenya’s candidate Raila Odinga. On Friday President William Ruto met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy and five other presidents to lobby for Kenya’s candidate…
Win or lose AUC contest, the Raila factor will shape 2027 elections
Raila Odingas absence in local political discourse would lead to major alignments even as questions emerge on whether his influence would remain. Raila Odingas absence in local political discourse would lead to major alignments even as questions emerge on whether his influence…
Madagascar gains SADC support threatening Raila Odinga’s chances
SADC has written to all 16 member states seeking support for Madagascar’s candidate in the race to succeed African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki. SADC has written to all 16 member states seeking support for Madagascar’s candidate in the…
Waititu, wife and three defendants convicted in case of Sh588m graft
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife Susan Wangari have been convicted on corruption charges relating to the Sh588 million road tender. Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife Susan Wangari have been convicted on corruption charges relating…
Private varsities push for overhaul of funding model to ease state burden
Private universities have submitted a proposal to overhaul the new funding model which if adopted aims to ease financial pressure on the government. Private universities have submitted a proposal to overhaul the new funding model which if adopted aims to…
Chaotic House as MPs shout over Majority and Minority status
A three-judge bench found that Speaker violated the Constitution by making a determination without sufficient legal basis.Some MPs demanded to have Wetangula vacate his office. A three-judge bench found that Speaker violated the Constitution by making a determination without sufficient…