East Africa
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India community in Kenya Marks 80th Independence Day in Nairobi
India in Nairobi celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day on Friday with patriotic fervour, as more than 1,200 members of the Indian diaspora gathers for the annual flag-hoisting ceremony.
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Challengers to Uganda Leader Face State Attack: Opposition Leader’s Wife
Anyone who challenges Uganda’s longtime leader faces the full force of the state, the wife of a jailed veteran opposition leader warned Saturday, urging authorities to release her unwell husband for treatment.
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President Ruto blast uhuru Kenya for sponsoring opposition
Kenyan president Dr William Ruto has renewed his criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing his predecessor of financing the Opposition in an attempt to undermine his administration.
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Tundu Lissu treason case adjourned to monday next week
The High Court in Dar es Salaam has adjourned the treason case against CHADEMA Chairman Tundu Lissu until Monday, 17/08/2026, after the prosecution requested more time, citing a health emergency involving one of its witnesses.
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Shahidi Akwamisha Kesi ya Lissu, Mahakama Yaahirisha hadi Jumatatu
Lissu ameendelea kupinga kuahirishwa kwa kesi hiyo akidai kuwa upande wa Jamhuri umekuwa ukiomba kuahirishwa kwa kesi mara kwa mara bila Mahakama kuchukua hatua dhidi yao.
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Confidential Witness Tells Court He Fears Public Testimony in Lissu Treason Trial
The 26-year-old witness, whose identity was withheld by the court for protection, made the remarks while responding to questions from Lissu after being examined by state prosecutors.
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Tanzanian rangers arrested as police investigate death of a person in Ngorongoro custody
Police said the men had been travelling from Arusha towards Babati, about 166km away, to attend a funeral when they lost their way.
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Shahidi wa Kificho Asema Ana Hofu Kutoa Ushahidi Hadharani Katika Kesi ya Uhaini ya Lissu
Shahidi wa kificho katika kesi ya uhaini inayomkabili Mwenyekiti wa CHADEMA, Tundu Lissu, ameieleza Mahakama Kuu kuwa ana hofu ya kutoa ushahidi wake hadharani, akisema suala hilo ni “very sensitive” na kwamba wafuasi wa chama…
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Kenya electoral commission announces ballot paper colours for 2027 elections
Kenya’s Electoral Commission, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), has announced the colours of the ballot papers and the corresponding ballot box lids to be used in the 2027 General Elections.
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Tanzania fails to meet U.S 2026 fiscal transparency standard
73 governments, including Kenya and Uganda, met minimum fiscal transparency requirements.
