Politics

Tanzania’s electoral commission has declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan the winner of Wednesday’s general election, securing nearly 98 percent of the vote and extending her leadership under the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party for another five years. However, the landslide victory has been marred by reports of widespread violence …

Tanzanians are voting today in the General Elections of the United Republic of Tanzania, where President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party is expected to defend her position for another five-year term. It is the seventh election since the restoration of the multi-party system in …

Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has called on Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna to step up and take leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following the passing of the party’s longtime leader, Raila Odinga. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on …

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has described the upcoming Mumbuni Ward by-election in Machakos County as a crucial test for his 2027 presidential ambitions. Speaking to residents through Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s phone on Thursday, Kalonzo urged voters to support Wiper candidate Anthony Kisoi in the November 27, 2025, poll, saying …

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has reaffirmed ODM’s support for President William Ruto’s administration, declaring that the party will continue working with the government “to the very end and beyond 2027.” Speaking at the late Raila Odinga’s home in Bondo, Siaya County, where preparations for his burial were underway, Wandayi …

As Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja faces increasing criticism over issues like waste management, poor healthcare services, and general leadership concerns, a number of politicians have already declared or hinted at plans to challenge him in the 2027 General Election. While some have officially announced their bids, others are still weighing …

Former Trade Cabinet Secretary and ex-economic advisor to President William Ruto, Moses Kuria, has formally announced his intention to contest the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election. In a statement shared on his X account on Monday, October 12, 2025, Kuria said he was moved by President Ruto’s …

People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua says the Wantam movement has grown into a national force that cuts across ethnic and regional divides. Speaking to a local TV station on Sunday, October 12, 2025, Karua dismissed claims that the movement is confined to Central Kenya, asserting that Wantam enjoys …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that he would fully back Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka if the opposition settles on him as its joint presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Friday during the Wiper National Delegates Conference at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Gachagua pledged to campaign …

The Wiper Patriotic Front has officially declared Kalonzo Musyoka its presidential flagbearer for the 2027 General Election, marking a major step in the party’s renewed political direction. Kalonzo received his nomination certificate during a vibrant National Delegates Convention (NDC) held at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on Friday, an event that attracted …