POLITICS
Bobi Wine Allegedly Forcibly Taken by Army as Museveni Secures Election Lead
January 17, 2026
Bobi Wine Allegedly Forcibly Taken by Army as Museveni Secures Election Lead
By : Mweru Mbugua Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was allegedly taken by the army from his residence in Kampala…
Ugandan Opposition Decries ‘Military State’ as Tense Election Nears
January 13, 2026
Ugandan Opposition Decries ‘Military State’ as Tense Election Nears
By : Mweru Mbugua Uganda’s opposition has accused President Yoweri Museveni’s government of running a “military state” as the country…
Museveni, Former Critic of Extended Rule, Seeks Re-Election After 40 Years in Power
January 12, 2026
Museveni, Former Critic of Extended Rule, Seeks Re-Election After 40 Years in Power
By : Mweru Mbugua Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power longer than most Ugandans have been alive,…
Ballot Papers Burnt as KUPPET Elections in Homa Bay Disrupted by Rigging Claims
January 12, 2026
Ballot Papers Burnt as KUPPET Elections in Homa Bay Disrupted by Rigging Claims
By : Mweru Mbugua Voting in the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) elections in Homa Bay County was…
Eliud Owalo Resigns From Ruto’s Office to Launch 2027 Presidential Bid
January 12, 2026
Eliud Owalo Resigns From Ruto’s Office to Launch 2027 Presidential Bid
By : Mweru Mbugua Eliud Owalo, who until recently served as Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Delivery and…
Kirinyaga Residents Stand Firm Amid Violent Police Crackdown Ahead of August 2027 Polls
January 10, 2026
Kirinyaga Residents Stand Firm Amid Violent Police Crackdown Ahead of August 2027 Polls
By : Mweru Mbugua Despite a heavy-handed response from police including the use of live ammunition, tear gas, destruction of…
President Ruto Casts Vote in UDA Grassroots Elections at Koilel Primary School
January 10, 2026
President Ruto Casts Vote in UDA Grassroots Elections at Koilel Primary School
By : Mweru Mbugua President William Ruto on Saturday, January 10, participated in the ongoing United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots…
Tanzania Election Violence Claims Hundreds of Lives, Innocent Civilians Targeted
January 10, 2026
Tanzania Election Violence Claims Hundreds of Lives, Innocent Civilians Targeted
By : Mweru Mbugua Tanzania’s October 29 elections were marred by unprecedented violence, with reports indicating that security forces deliberately…
MP Kuria Kimani Condemns Gachagua over Alleged Tribal Remarks on School Placements
January 8, 2026
MP Kuria Kimani Condemns Gachagua over Alleged Tribal Remarks on School Placements
By : Mweru Mbugua Molo Member of Parliament and National Assembly Finance Committee Chairman, Kuria Kimani, has strongly criticized former…
Oketch Withdraws Motion to Expel ODM SG Edwin Sifuna, Opts for Dialogue
January 6, 2026
Oketch Withdraws Motion to Expel ODM SG Edwin Sifuna, Opts for Dialogue
By : Mweru Mbugua Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has withdrawn a controversial motion that sought to de-whip and expel Orange…