The Open Society Foundations (OSF) has condemned what it described as the arbitrary detention and deportation of its Managing Director of Programs, Brian Kagoro, by Kenyan authorities. Incident at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport According to a statement released by OSF, Kagoro was detained for more than 10 hours upon arrival…
Tubi Mohamed Tubi of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has been elected Member of Parliament for Isiolo South Constituency, securing 7,352 votes in a closely watched by-election that pitted him against his sister, Bina Tubi of the Jubilee Party. A Family Rivalry The by-election was triggered by the death of…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has secured decisive victories in all three by-elections held Thursday, strengthening its political foothold in both Eastern and Western Kenya. Mbeere North Constituency Wins In Mbeere North, UDA candidates clinched two crucial ward seats: These results underscore UDA’s commanding presence in the constituency. Kabras Ward…
The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV will embark on his first major overseas trip of 2026 from April 13–23, visiting Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon. The journey will include a historic first-ever papal visit to Muslim-majority Algeria, underscoring the pontiff’s commitment to interfaith dialogue. Significance of the…
Zambia’s political landscape was jolted on Tuesday after Mambwe Zimba, Secretary General of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was arrested in Lusaka over a digitally altered image posted on Facebook. The Controversial Image The image, shared on a page called “Zambia for all 2026”, depicted President Hakainde Hichilema lying in…
The Court of Appeal has declined to suspend the High Court decision that declared the office of the President’s advisors unconstitutional, meaning the lower court’s ruling remains in force as the appeal process continues. Appellate Court Ruling In a decision delivered under a certificate of urgency on Wednesday, the appellate…
A key suspect in the Shakahola massacre trial has confessed to his role in one of Kenya’s most disturbing cult-linked tragedies, citing guilt, fear, and mounting evidence as reasons for coming forward. Court Testimony Enos Amanya Ngala, alias Haleluya, made the admission on Wednesday before Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku at…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has confirmed that reconstruction of the Nithi Bridge will begin in the coming weeks, with completion accelerated to prevent further fatalities along the dangerous stretch of road connecting Tharaka Nithi and Meru Counties. Funding Secured Speaking Wednesday while inspecting the Mikinduri-Kunati-Gatithini Road in Tigania East, Meru…
Kenya’s Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has disclosed that at least 579 people were killed in mob justice incidents across the country since January 2025, underscoring the scale of extrajudicial violence. Regional Breakdown Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, Murkomen revealed the counties with the highest fatalities: In total, 845…
Ethiopia has revoked the licence of Addis Standard, one of the country’s few independent online media outlets, citing alleged harm to national interests. The move, announced Tuesday by the Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA), marks the latest restriction on press freedom in Africa’s second most populous nation. Government Statement According to…