Tundu Lissu’s Petition Rejected by Tanzania’s High Court
The court ruled that Lissu’s petition should have been filed after the main case was concluded.
Author: Joy Cheptoo
Tanzania’s Ban on X (Formerly Twitter) Enters Second Month
Tanzanian rights groups have expressed concerns about the broader implications of the ban, describing it as part of a troubling pattern of digital repression, particularly ahead of the October 2025 elections
Constable Klinzy Masinde Barasa to Face Murder Charges Over Boniface Kariuki’s Death
Kariuki was shot at close range, an incident captured on camera. He suffered severe brain damage and spent two weeks in the Intensive Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital before being pronounced dead.
Police Block Major Roads Leading to Nairobi CBD Ahead of Saba Saba Protests
The Saba Saba protests are held each year to commemorate the historic events of July 7th 1990, when Kenyans took to the streets demanding free elections and the introduction of multi-party democracy.
Three Ugandan Activists Arrested After Peaceful Protest in Kampala
The activists, Praise Aloikin , Claire Namara and Norah Kobusingye, were arrested by police and are currently being held at Wandegeya Police Station.
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline, A Regional Divide or Path to Unity?
Will the pipeline really improve the lives of people in Uganda, Tanzania and other East African countries? Or will it increase inequality, worsen climate change and divide the region?
Tanzania Loses EALS 2025 Conference Hosting Rights to Ethiopia
The 2025 conference is set to bring together judges, lawyers, corporate counsels, academics and regulators from across the continent.
Maandamano Yageuka Sinema Ya Kutisha Nairobi! Wahuni Wavamia Ghafla
Baadhi ya wahuni hao walikuwa wamejihami kwa marungu na visu, na waliripotiwa kuwahangaisha raia na waandamanaji.
Alleged Goons Disrupt Nairobi Protests Over Albert Ojwang’s Death
The goons were seen confronting protestors who were peacefully marching for justice and accountability following Ojwang’s death in police custody.
Tanzania and Uganda Among 36 Countries on New U.S. Travel Ban Watchlist
According to an internal U.S. State Department cable seen by Reuters, the countries on the list have been flagged over issues like poor cooperation with U.S. authorities, failure to take back deported citizens and weak passport or identity systems.
