Thousands of Bulgarians gathered in central Sofia on Wednesday, enduring freezing temperatures to demand fair elections as the country prepares for another national vote. The protest comes in the wake of earlier demonstrations triggered by a proposed 2026 budget, which critics said would exacerbate the cost-of-living crisis. Although the government…
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has dismissed claims that Juja MP George Koimburi officially left the party, clarifying that he has only been an ally rather than an active member. In a statement on Thursday, DCP said Koimburi had not participated in party activities over the past six…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for the suspension of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, arguing that structural deficiencies and poor implementation have rendered it ineffective. Speaking as a 2027 presidential hopeful and leader of the United Green Movement party, Maraga said the current education framework is failing learners…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi is assessing significant losses after several of his businesses near Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi were vandalised during an overnight operation on Wednesday. Witnesses said police officers arrived at the site shortly after midnight and used teargas and live rounds to disperse people in the area before…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Chairperson Gladys Wanga has urged party members to close ranks ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that internal divisions could weaken the party’s performance even in its traditional strongholds. Speaking during an interview on Ramogi TV on Tuesday evening, the Homa Bay Governor…
British lawmakers on Tuesday raised fresh national security concerns over China’s proposed new embassy in London, following media reports that the planned complex would include more than 200 concealed rooms, including a so-called “hidden chamber.” The issue was debated in Parliament ahead of a January 20 government deadline to decide…
Yoweri Museveni has ruled Uganda longer than most of its citizens have been alive, and at 81, he is once again seeking to extend one of the world’s longest uninterrupted presidencies. As the country heads into another election, Museveni remains firmly in command, projecting vitality and continuity while dismissing calls…
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has formally demanded an apology from Senator Tabitha Karanja over what her legal team describes as defamatory statements made during a church service on December 21, 2025. In a letter sent by prominent lawyer Ahmednassir Abdullahi, Governor Kihika accused Karanja of making “false, malicious and gravely…
Hundreds of supporters erupted in cheers as Uganda’s leading opposition figure, Robert Kyagulanyi popularly known as Bobi Wine made his way through a recent campaign rally, greeted by a striking sea of national flags. In the tense final days before Thursday’s election, the Ugandan flag has emerged as a powerful…
Eliud Owalo has formally resigned from his role as Deputy Chief of Staff for Delivery and Government Efficiency, clearing the way for his bid for the presidency in the 2027 General Election. In a statement released on social media, Owalo said his continued stay in government was incompatible with his…