Prosecution, Tundu Lissu Clash Over Treason Charge Sheet as Judges Adjourn to Sept 22
Presiding Judge Dastan Nduguru adjourned the matter to Monday September 22nd, when the bench is expected to rule on Lissu’s objections
Category: East Africa
Kenya’s Only Breastmilk Bank, Lifeline for Premature Babies
The breastmilk bank at Pumwani Maternity Hospital is one of very few across sub-Saharan Africa, and is especially helpful for premature babies, of which roughly 134,000 are born each year in Kenya.
Jamhuri Yapangua Hoja za Lissu, Yeye Asisitiza Hati ni Batili
Upande wa Jamhuri umejibu hoja za mshtakiwa Tundu Lissu kwa kuzipangua moja baada ya nyingine, huku Lissu naye akisisitiza kwa msimamo wake kuwa hati ya mashtaka ya uhaini inayomkabili ni batili na haina uhalali wa kisheria.
Lucy Shayo’s detention raises concerns after police fabricated charges in court
Lucy Simon Shayo, a member of Chadema, was arrested on September 10, 2025, in Morogoro, Tanzania. The Morogoro Regional Police…
Lissu awakataa Mawakili wa Serikali, “Mimi si mwenzao, mimi ni mshtakiwa wa uhaini”
Lissu alieleza kutoridhishwa kwake na namna Wakili wa Serikali alivyomtaja kama “mwenzetu”, akisisitiza kuwa hana uhusiano wowote na upande huo wa mashtaka.
UNHRC raises concerns over Lissu’s political detention and Mdude’s enforced disappearance
”We express our grave concern regarding reports of broader repression, including at least one reported case of extrajudicial killing, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention, degrading treatment or punishment in custody”
UNHRC condemns Tanzania for crackdown on opposition and human rights defenders ahead of general elections
”We are alarmed by rising incidents of abductions and escalating cases of human rights violations, including recorded killings of protesters and opposition party members”.
Kenyan Faith Cherotich wins gold in 3000m women steeplechase in Tokyo
Kenya has now 7 titles so far, 4 Gold medals, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals
Tanzanian Archbishop and former Vatican diplomat Novatus Rugambwa dies in Rome
The Catholic Church in Tanzania is mourning the death of Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, a former Apostolic Nuncio and longtime diplomat…
Maraga open for political alliances, rules out working with Ruto in presidential race
Presidential hopeful David Maraga has ruled out the possibility of working with President William Ruto, stressing that their political ideology…
