Uganda road crash leaves more than 46 dead
Two buses collided on a major highway in Uganda early on Wednesday, killing 46 people and injuring several others, police said, lowering the death toll from 63.
Author: Kevin Sewe
CHADEMA Vice Chairman John Heche Arrested in Dar es Salaam
The Vice Chairman of Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, John Heche, has been arrested by police on Wednesday morning in Dar es Salaam, while entering the High Court gate, to hear the treason case facing its leader, Tundu Lissu.
Uganda sets general election for January 15th 2026
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has confirmed that the country will hold its next Presidential and Parliamentary elections on January 15, 2026. Campaigns for the presidential race are scheduled to conclude on January 13, 2026.
Madagascar president names civilian Prime Minister after takeover
Madagascar’s new head of state on Monday named a civilian prime minister, following a military takeover last week that sent ex-president Andry Rajoelina fleeing.
Amnesty International declares Tanzania election ‘Unopposed, Unchecked and Unjust’
“I don’t feel safe being a politician in Tanzania. I don’t feel free to criticize the government. We find ourselves under constant attack by the police.”
President Ruto awards Raila Odinga Kenya’s highest honour
The late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has been awarded the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (C.G.H), the highest honour in Kenya.
Tanzanian Opposition Official John Heche Denied Entry to Kenya for Raila Odinga’s Burial
Heche was stopped at the Sirari border post in Tarime District, Mara Region.
Tanzania Music Icon Alikiba Dedicates His Nairobi Show to Raila Odinga
Alikiba announced that he would dedicate his upcoming show in Nairobi to the memory of the late statesman. The show, scheduled for October 19, 2025, at Cavalli Club in westlands, will also mark the first anniversary of old-school Bongo music.
Detained Tundu Lissu orders Chadema Lieutenants To Attended Raila Odinga Burial
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has requested his deputy, John Heche, to represent him at the state funeral of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Kenya holds state funeral for opposition leader Odinga
Kenya held a state funeral for revered opposition leader Raila Odinga in Nairobi on Friday, a day after security forces opened fire on huge mourning crowds.
