11 Arrested as Riot Police Confront Anti-Fuel Prices Protesters in Nairobi
Despite the hype on social media, only a handful of protesters turned up to demonstrate in Nairobi Central Business District (CBD).
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Op-ed: The Chande Commission of Inquiry should be disregarded for want of merits
“The commission was established as an afterthought, designed to create the appearance of accountability while in fact undermining any possibility of a credible, independent investigation into the tragic events we experienced”
Kenyan Double-Double As Korir, Lokedi Defend Boston Marathon Crowns
Defending champions John Korir and Sharon Lokedi completed a Kenyan double-double at the Boston Marathon on Monday, both delivering tactical masterpieces to clinch back-to-back victories in the 130th edition of the prestigious road race.
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Kenya, Tanzania Na Uganda Zashutumiwa Kwa Ukandamizaji Wa Wanaharakati Nje Ya Mipaka
Kenya, Tanzania na Uganda yametajwa miongoni mwa mataifa yanayoshiriki katika ukandamizaji wa wapinzani na wanaharakati nje ya mipaka yao, ikionyesha Afrika Mashariki kama kitovu cha mashirikiano ya kiusalama yenye sura ya kiimla, kulingana na ripoti mpya ya Freedom House
Congolese Refugees in Nairobi Protest alleged Killings in Eastern DRC
Congolese refugees residing in Nairobi, Kenya, staged a major protest condemning what they describe as ongoing killings and acts of violence targeting the Banyamulenge community in various parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Veteran journalist shot dead in Kampala, Uganda
A retired veteran Ugandan journalist and author was shot dead by a masked man near his home in capital Kampala, police said Sunday.
Tundu Lissu Meets Chakwera, Tables Seven Demands for Tanzania’s Political Reforms
During the talks, Lissu presented Chakwera with seven irreducible minimums he said require urgent attention to restore confidence in Tanzania’s democratic institutions.
No Lissu! No Dialogue!, Vows Heche
”We have said clearly, the person who can lead this party to make any decisions is in jail. Release Lissu first”
Heche:Hatuwezi kufanya mazungumzo yoyote kama Lissu yupo gerezani
“Tumeshasema wazi, mtu anayeweza kuongoza chama hiki kufanya maamuzi yoyote yuko gerezani. Mwachieni Lissu” alisema Heche
Miezi 10 ya kimya cha kulazimishwa: Je, Chadema wako tayari kurudi kwa nguvu?
Itakumbukwa kuwa Juni 10,2025 Mahakama Kuu, Masjala ndogo ya Dar es Salaam, ilizuia kwa muda shughuli za kisiasa za chama hicho Kikuu cha Upinzani nchini Tanzania, baada ya aliyekuwa makamu mwenyekiti wa chama hicho upande wa Zanzibar, Said Issa Mohamed, na wenzake, kufungua kesi ya msingi wakilalamikia hatua ya chama hicho kuibagua Zanzibar katika shughuli zake, zikiwemo rasilimali za kifedha.
