Simone Gbagbo, Ivory Coast’s former first lady and a once-prominent figure on the International Criminal Court’s wanted list, is making a political comeback this time on her own terms. The 76-year-old, often referred to as the “Iron Lady,” is running for president in Saturday’s election, stepping into the spotlight independently…
A senior member of Tanzania’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, was arrested on Wednesday outside the Dar es Salaam High Court, where the treason trial of party leader Tundu Lissu was taking place. The arrest comes just a week before the October 29 presidential election, intensifying concerns over the political climate…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga to record a statement following his controversial remarks regarding the death of the late Raila Amolo Odinga. Governor Kahiga provoked nationwide outrage after suggesting that Odinga’s passing was “God’s plan” — a statement he linked to potential…
The government has moved to dispel what it terms as widespread misinformation circulating on social media regarding the recently enacted Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act, 2024, warning that many claims being shared online are misleading or outright false. In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, Dr. Raymond Omollo,…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has issued a sharp warning to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, urging him to cancel his planned visit to Bondo, Siaya County the hometown of the late opposition leader Raila Odinga. The warning comes in the wake of Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga’s controversial remarks, which…
The United Opposition of Kenya has issued a sharp rebuke against Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, describing his recent remarks as “the very definition of hate speech.” The coalition is now calling on both the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leadership and the Council of Governors (CoG) to take immediate disciplinary action.…
Leaders from Embu County have come out strongly against Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, condemning his recent remarks about the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as reckless, insensitive, and unbecoming of a public leader. Led by Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, the leaders criticised Kahiga for disrespecting a national figure whose…
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has publicly apologised following backlash over comments he made about the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, clarifying that his remarks were misinterpreted and never intended to celebrate the opposition leader’s death. Speaking on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Kahiga said his words were taken out of…
Democratic Action Party (DAP–K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has accused the government of neglecting the welfare of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel while splurging billions on what he described as unnecessary projects and military hardware. Speaking during a local radio interview on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the former Defence Cabinet Secretary…
Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of several mourners during the public viewing of the late Raila Odinga’s body at Kasarani and Nyayo stadiums, describing the fatalities as “needless and deeply unfortunate.” Autopsy reports have confirmed that the victims, who were among…