Kenya is grappling with a wave of political unrest following the controversial death of a popular political blogger, Albert Ojwang, in police custody. The incident has sparked widespread protests ...

As President Ruto co-opts opposition splinters, rewards defectors and pulls former rivals into his orbit, ODM’s Edwin Sifuna ...

2025 has already seen countries impose 24 internet restrictions, exceeding the first six months of 2024 – here are the ...

Kenya's William Ruto rode into office on a wave of enthusiasm among ordinary people who hoped he would live up to his ...

The row was sparked by a letter dated July 14, 2025, from Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to his Education counterpart ...

Just over a week after the latest wave of youth-led anti-government protests rocked Kenya ’s political establishment and left at least 16 people dead, a fresh push in parliament over the right to ...

July 7 holds deep significance in Kenya, marking the first major pro-democracy protests in 1990 that called on then-President Daniel arap Moi — Ruto’s political mentor ... politicians not to fuel ...

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was released on bail after being charged with possession of teargas canisters and a blank rifle round. His arrest highlights the tensions around government critics in ...

Tanzania has barred foreign nationals from owning and operating mainly small-scale businesses, sparking concern and a backlash from neighbouring Kenya.

The Shirika Plan is billed as a refugee policy game-changer, but long-neglected host communities worry they will not see the promised benefits.

Analysis - Cyclical rivalries between the federal government, states and the political opposition have undermined the counter ...