A mix of domestic and foreign policies are at the heart of the frosty relations which has also impacted Vice President JD Vance’s much-anticipated first trip to Africa
In the media interview granted to UBC TV barely hours after Kenyans activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo were released by Ugandan authorities after more than five weeks in captivity, Museveni praised his intelligence and took pride in the extra-judicial tactics used to handle critics and activists.
Uhuru who is enjoying his retirement has emerged as a kingmaker whose actions have ripple effects in the political ecosystem with 2027 presidential hopefuls eyeing his endorsement and keen on being part of a coalition of alliance that has his backing.
Recent demands by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party that it will accept nothing short of the Deputy President (if not the top seat) only complicate what is already proving to be a difficult decision for a president whose former deputy has made it his personal mission to make him a serve one term.
Politicians visiting Odinga’s graveside are courting the Luo community by combining cultural respect, cross-ethnic solidarity gestures, and political messaging in a way that acknowledges both the community and the Odinga legacy.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has told Jubilee Party supporters to stop using his party to hurl insults at other leaders, warning that indiscipline and online abuse will not be tolerated.
A dramatic moment unfolded in the Oval Office when a pharmaceutical executive collapsed during an announcement of a landmark deal to cut prices on obesity drugs.
Zohran Mamdani's historic election as New York's mayor is the latest in a growing trend of African-born leaders, from Nigeria to Liberia, winning executive office in American cities.
It is not an accidental blackout, but a deliberate, planned power cut. We explain what load shedding means, the severe impacts on daily life, and which countries are forced to practise it.
From Princess Lalla Asma's current health mission to Princess Elizabeth's historic accession, Kenya has long been a significant destination for the world's royal heirs. Here is a look at the purpose behind their high-profile visits.
More than three-quarters of Nairobi’s five- and six-year-olds are not ready for school, a new county report has revealed, exposing deep cracks in the city’s early learning system.
While Tanzania restores connectivity following a five-day national blackout, critical social media apps remain blocked. Simultaneously, users in Kenya report new restrictions on Telegram, mirroring a growing regional trend of state-level platform controls.
A new bill before Parliament seeks to regulate how Kenyans take part in making laws, setting clear rules for public participation across all levels of government.
New IEBC data shows 90,020 new voters registered by October 31, 2025. Analysis of the 47-county report reveals which regions are gaining the most new voters and which are seeing the highest transfers.
The duo was part of the 100 identified in a rigorous process that assessed their measurable, scalable achievements in the recent past with Time noting that they “represent the power of individuals to make significant progress in influencing the climate economy”.
When Kithure Kindiki succeeded Rigathi Gachagua as Ruto’s deputy a year ago, this big leap came with more responsibilities, an elevated profile and a boss who was eager to have the support that he never had from the previous holder of the office.
Gachagua delivered a politically-charged address in which he warned of imminent threat that called for unity, caution and vigilance while also explaining his decision to shun public engagements and refrain from making political statements
While the numbers do not necessarily reflect a fully free and fair electoral competition, these African heads of state hold the record for landslide victories which often occurred in elections where opposition was locked out of participation, was weak or boycotted the polls altogether, or where the ruling party held dominant control.
For a nation that has enjoyed peace and political stability for decades, the protests and its intensity caught many by surprise as Tanzanians turned to tactics that have been used elsewhere across the world
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