Six days after two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were abducted in broad daylight in Kampala, Ugandan authorities have broken their silence, sparking renewed concern over the rise of ...
Raila Odinga’s absence fuels rumours, exposing Africa’s deep culture of secrecy around leaders’ health. Why can’t they just tell the truth?
Mike Sonko’s defense denied links to the JamboPay deal, blaming Kidero’s regime as witnesses reveal political schemes behind his corruption case.
Nairobi — The Raila Odinga Secretariat has dismissed reports that the ODM leader is unwell, accusing a group of politicians opposed to President William Ruto of spreading malicious claims about his ...
The Security Council may be setting up the new U.N. mission to Haiti for failure, just as it did to its predecessor.
Two Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo were reportedly abducted in Kampala. Uganda police denied detaining them, Kenya sought details on their whereabouts ...
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Out go the tribes, in come the ideas

Kenya’s tribal politics endures, but Gen Z offers a new vision built on ideas, not ...
The formation of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) was not serendipitous; it was a deliberate dive into the politics of alternative views, the birth of the most recognisable political brand in ...
Of course, idealism alone does not win State House. UGM lacks the grassroots machinery, the deep pockets, and the nationwide tentacles that Kenya’s traditional parties wield like cudgels. Maraga will ...
Zohran Mamdani’s rise in New York City’s mayoral race has brought him national prominence and a surge of anti-Muslim vitriol, including from elected officials and prominent conservatives.
President William Ruto has appointed John Cox Lorionokou as the new Registrar of Political Parties for a six-year term. The appointment was announced in a gazette notice dated October 2, 2025.
Gen Z protesters are challenging governments worldwide, reshaping political activism on issues such as corruption and inequality.