Speaker Amason Kingi on Wednesday ordered the arrest of Samburu Governor Jonathan Lati Lelelit after he repeatedly failed to honor summons to appear before the County Public Accounts Committee on audit queries related to Samburu County expenditure. The directive triggered tense scenes at Parliament buildings, where senators moved to enforce accountability by compelling the governor’s…
Former Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has urged leaders aligned to Uhuru Kenyatta to unite behind a single presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that divisions could weaken efforts to address growing economic hardship. Kibicho spoke on Wednesday during the burial of former senator Daniel Karaba in Kirinyaga County, where several prominent…
Tanzania main opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), has formally urged the African Union to rescind the appointment of former President Jakaya Kikwete as High-Level Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, citing concerns over impartiality and democratic credibility. In a letter addressed to AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf,…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has stirred fresh political debate after suggesting a possible reconciliation between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking to residents in Ngariama, Gichugu Constituency on 31 March, Waiguru framed her remarks around political pragmatism, urging leaders and voters in the Mt Kenya…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has formally declared her ambition to become Kenya’s Deputy President, signaling a political shift ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking to residents in Ngariama, Gichugu Constituency on 31 March, Waiguru positioned herself as a contender for the country second highest office, emphasizing leadership and regional representation. Her announcement places her…
Somalia federal army has taken control of Baidoa, the largest city in Southwest state, prompting the resignation of the regional leader and escalating political tensions ahead of national elections. The takeover marks a sharp escalation in a dispute between the federal government in Mogadishu and the Southwest administration, exposing ongoing divisions within Somalia’s fragile federal…
President Faustin Archange Touadera was sworn in on 30 January 2026 for a third term, extending his rule after constitutional reforms removed term limits and lengthened presidential mandates. The ceremony held at a stadium in the capital Bangui drew about 20,000 spectators and several African leaders, highlighting the regional importance of the event. Among those…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has signaled a major restructuring of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition as opposition leaders begin early preparations for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a televised interview on Citizen TV Sunday night, Kalonzo said consultations are ongoing within the opposition alliance, also known as the United Alternative Government,…
Businessman David Kipsang Keter has won the United Democratic Alliance nomination ticket for the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election after a tightly contested and closely watched exercise. Keter secured 13,749 votes, narrowly defeating Bernard Kipkoech Ngeno, who garnered 13,394 votes in the exercise conducted across 96 polling stations. The slim margin highlighted the competitiveness of the…
The Orange Democratic Movement has plunged into an internal crisis after rival factions held parallel National Delegates Conferences, exposing a growing struggle for control following the transition of Raila Odinga. The meetings, staged at Jamhuri Park and Ufangamano House, brought to the surface a widening split between factions aligned to Oburu Oginga and Secretary General…
