High Court In Kenya Suspends New Cyber Crime Law
The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily suspended key provisions of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, following a petition challenging its constitutionality.
Category: East Africa
Balaa! Lissu Aibua Pingamizi Jipya
Pingamizi hilo limewasilishwa muda mfupi baada ya Mahakama kutoa uamuzi wa pingamizi la awali, ambapo Lissu alipinga upokelewaji wa vielelezo vya video vilivyohifadhiwa katika Flash Disk na Memory Card.
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.
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.
Mahakama Yakubali Pingamizi La Lissu, Yakataa Kupokea Vielelezo Vya Ushahidi
Uamuzi huo umetolewa leo na Jaji Dustan Nduguru ambaye anaongoza jopo la majaji watatu wanaosikiliza shauri hilo, wakati kesi hiyo ilipokuwa ikiendelea kusikilizwa kwa ajili ya kutolewa uamuzi kuhusu mapokezi ya vielelezo hivyo.
Tanzania’s Tight Grip on Social Media, What’s Blocked & What Still Works
Platforms like Telegram and Clubhouse have also faced slowdowns, with many users saying they struggle to join discussions without VPNs.
Eight Controversial Laws Signed by Ruto Amid Raila’s Death Stir Uproar and Court Action
Among the most contested laws are the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, which gives government agencies power to block websites and the Privatization Act, which critics say allows the sale of public assets without enough oversight.
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.
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.”
Wahukumiwa miaka saba jela kwa jaribio la kumteka mfanyabiashara Tarimo
Mahakama ya Hakimu Mkazi Kivukoni, Kinondoni, jijini Dar es Salaam, imewahukumu vijana wanne kifungo cha miaka saba jela kila mmoja baada ya kupatikana na hatia ya kujaribu kumteka mfanyabiashara Deogratus Tarimo.
