Ayub Abdikadir
102 Articles
Ruto downplays Museveni’s Indian Ocean claim, accuses media of distortion
Speaking in Tororo, Uganda, during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Devki Mega Steel Plant, President Ruto insisted Museveni’s comments had been taken out of context and “distorted” by journalists.
Tanzania government calls for dialogue amid post-election unrest
The call for dialogue comes just a day after the arrest of CHADEMA Secretary General Amani Golugwa, as the government intensifies its crackdown on individuals suspected of participating in post-election protests.
Opposition rejects Tanzania poll results as international bodies voice concern
In its first public statement since the vote, CHADEMA — whose leader Tundu Lissu is currently on trial for treason — said the outcome denies citizens their right to choose their leaders.
Ruto highlights funding woes for Kenya-Haiti mission at UN General Assembly
During his address to the UN General Assembly, the president termed the current structure of the UN Security Council exclusionary, underscoring the need for urgent reforms to address what he labelled an unfair post-1945 order.
Kenya-led Haiti mission’s fate to be decided at UN General Assembly
The multi-national security support mission which marks a year since deployment of the first contingent of Kenyan police has faced challenges, among them inadequacy of personnel and logistics.
29 schools in Gatundu South closed indefinitely after wave of arson attacks
At least 25 students have been arrested in connection with the incidents, which investigators believe were carefully planned during the recent school holidays.
Moses Kuria warns Kenya Kwanza leaders against stoking ethnic tensions
In a strongly worded social media post, the former Gatundu South MP criticized what he termed the “broad-brush condemnation” of the Kikuyu community in the wake of the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Kuria urged leaders to focus on nation-building rather than ethnic scapegoa...
What triggered the US to review Kenya's non-NATO ally status?
Fingers could point east, specifically to a trip to Beijing, China, where President William Ruto appeared to drop his diplomatic guard, declaring Kenya and China as "new world order partners."
Tensions flare as police disrupt Gachagua allies' rally in Murang’a for second week
According to eyewitness accounts and footage from the scene, the chaos erupted shortly after a church service at AIPCA Christ the King Church in Kahuro, Kigumo Constituency, where a group of legislators allied to Gachagua had gathered ahead of a scheduled meet-the-people tour....
Gachagua, Karua slam State over targeted attacks on Gen Z protesters
Speaking in Seattle, former Deputy President and Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua accused the government of silencing youth activists through intimidation, violence, and criminal charges.