Politics

Sifuna Slams Museveni Over Public Attack on Babu Owino

ODM Secretary General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has rebuked Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for criticizing Embakasi East MP Babu Owino on Kenyan soil. In a statement on X, Sifuna condemned Museveni’s public reprimand of Owino, arguing that such criticisms should not have been made while in Kenya. “Regardless of …

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Kalonzo Declares Himself Opposition Leader Amid Raila Odinga’s AU Bid

Kalonzo Musyoka, a co-principal of the Azimio Coalition, has announced his role as the leader of the opposition following Raila Odinga’s campaign launch for the African Union Commission Chairperson position. In a press conference held on the same day as Odinga’s State House event, Musyoka asserted that Azimio will remain …

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Ugandan President Slams Babu Owino During Raila Odinga’s AU Launch

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni criticized Embakasi East MP Babu Owino on Tuesday for backing his political rivals. During his comments, Museveni suggested that some members of Raila Odinga’s camp were unaware of their actions. He elaborated that intelligence reports frequently mention Owino due to his support for anti-National Resistance Movement …

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South Africa Opposition in Turmoil as Malema’s Deputy Jjumps Ship

By: BBC A major player on South Africa’s political landscape for more than a decade, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has been shaken to the core following the defection of its deputy leader Floyd Shivambu to former President Jacob Zuma’s fledgling party – uMhkonto weSizwe (MK), or Spear of the …

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Reflecting on Mzee Kenyatta’s Legacy 46 Years Later

Today, August 22, marks 46 years since Mzee Jomo Kenyatta passed away. Mzee was known for his toughness, yet even he could not escape the inevitability of death. Death, after all, even claimed the Son of God before miraculously resurrecting him. It has been nearly half a century since Mzee’s …

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President Ruto to Officially Launch Raila’s AU Commission Bid Next Week

President William Ruto will officially launch Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the African Union Commission chairmanship next week. The event, set for Tuesday, will also introduce the joint campaign secretariat tasked with driving the AU bid. The campaign secretariat, located at the Railways Building, will include members from both Raila’s team …

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Governor Kawira Mwangaza Impeached

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has been removed from office following the Senate’s decision to uphold her impeachment by the Meru County Assembly. The Senate voted on several charges: 26 senators supported her removal on the charge of gross constitutional and legal violations, while 14 abstained and four opposed. For the …

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Malawi Ex-President Plots Comeback in next Election

By: BBC Malawi’s former president, Peter Mutharika, has been chosen to lead the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) into next year’s presidential election. It marks a comeback for the 84-year-old, who governed Malawi for six years and later suggested he would not run for office again. He surprised many …

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Wiper Party to Back Gen Z Candidates in 2027 Elections, Says Senator Maanzo

Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has revealed that the Wiper Party intends to support Generation Z candidates aspiring for various positions in the 2027 general elections. Senator Maanzo mentioned that under the leadership of Kalonzo Musyoka, the Wiper Party is open to welcoming Gen Z members interested in running for office. …

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Senate to Hold Special Session on Mwangaza’s Impeachment Wednesday

The Senate will convene a special session on Wednesday afternoon to address the impeachment charges against Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has called for this session through a gazette notice to review the allegations against Mwangaza. Kingi received a letter from the Speaker of the Meru County …

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