The United States Embassy in Tanzania has issued a security alert urging American citizens to remain indoors as protests erupt across the country following the commencement of the general elections on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. In an official statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Embassy confirmed reports of demonstrations…
Allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, including Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa and Nyandarua Senator John Methu, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, paid an early morning courtesy visit to the home of Acting ODM Party Leader and Siaya Senator, Dr. Oburu Oginga Odinga. The senators were warmly received by…
A section of residents from the Isiolo–Meru community has raised alarm over what they describe as rampant mismanagement and poor governance within the Isiolo County administration. The group accused local leaders of failing to deliver on key development pledges, despite receiving substantial funds from the national government. Speaking during a…
Kacheliba Member of Parliament Titus Lotee has come out in strong defense of President William Ruto’s involvement in the recent Baringo senatorial by-election, stating that the president’s intervention to secure KANU chairman Gideon Moi’s withdrawal was a deliberate effort to protect Moi from political humiliation and preserve unity within the…
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has announced her participation in the African Union (AU) Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) for Tanzania’s general elections scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Sharing the news on her official X (formerly Twitter) account, Passaris expressed her gratitude and pride in being part of the continental…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has dismissed criticism that his leadership style was authoritarian, insisting that his actions were guided by the rule of law rather than a desire to suppress citizens. Speaking during an interview on Spice FM, the 2027 presidential hopeful defended his record, arguing that…
Tanzanians head to the polls on Wednesday in a high-stakes election widely expected to secure another term for President Samia Suluhu Hassan, after the country’s two main opposition parties were disqualified from participating. Voters will not only select their president but also elect members of parliament for the 400-seat National…
Polling stations opened across Tanzania on Wednesday for a tightly controlled election, overshadowed by reports of intimidation, abductions, and the silencing of opposition voices. Rights groups have condemned what they describe as a “wave of terror” ahead of the vote, with many of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s main rivals either…
Acting Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has sought to defuse growing tensions within the party, assuring members that Embakasi East MP Babu Owino will face no unfair hurdles in his quest for the Nairobi gubernatorial ticket. Speaking during an interview on Ramogi TV on Tuesday night, Dr.…
The Netherlands heads to the polls on October 29, 2025, in what is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable elections in recent memory. The vote follows the collapse of the country’s ruling coalition after deep divisions emerged over immigration policy, setting the stage for a tense political…