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Uproar as African Union Congratulates President Suluhu on Controversial Election Win On Saturday, November 1, the African Union (AU) Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, sparked heated reactions after congratulating Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on her landslide victory in the recent General Elections, where she reportedly won 98 percent of the votes. The elections were held on Wednesday and were followed by incidents of post-election violence. In his statement, Youssouf acknowledged the tensions and regretted the loss of lives that occurred after the polls. He also urged Tanzanians to remain calm and exercise their constitutional rights peacefully. “The Chairperson of the…

Opposition leaders have revealed plans to visit the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s rural home in Bondo, Siaya County, where they intend to honor his memory and celebrate his remarkable political journey and legacy. Speaking on Saturday evening during the Ngemi ya Watho cultural festival in Kiambu County, Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced that a team of opposition figures would be traveling to Bondo next Thursday. The planned visit, he said, will serve as both a cultural and symbolic event in remembrance of Raila Odinga, who dedicated his life to fighting for democracy, justice, and the rights of…

Tanzania is currently facing a serious crisis marked by shortages of food, fuel, and money, according to a report from the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The situation has worsened following violent protests that broke out on Wednesday during the country’s general elections. In response to the growing instability, the United Kingdom has raised its travel advisory for Tanzania, urging its citizens to avoid travelling to the East African nation unless absolutely necessary. In an update released on Sunday, November 2, the FCDO stated that Tanzania is experiencing severe shortages of basic commodities and financial services. The…

Government Bans Importation of Milk Powder and Milk Hawking to Protect Local Farmers The Kenyan government has officially banned the importation of milk powder and the hawking of milk within the country. This directive, announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, aims to safeguard local dairy farmers from market disruptions and ensure that locally produced milk is prioritized, especially during the current period of high milk production. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the government’s decision is part of a wider effort to stabilize the dairy sector and support local farmers who depend on milk production for their livelihoods. According to…

In the midst of ongoing unrest in Tanzania, the leader of Kenya’s People’s Liberation Party (PLP), Martha Karua, has strongly defended women in leadership and called for equal representation in the country’s top political offices. Speaking on Saturday, November 1, Karua emphasized that Kenya has reached a point where it must embrace gender equality by electing a woman as president. She argued that female leaders are just as capable and deserving as their male counterparts, adding that the time has come for the country to trust a woman with the highest office in the land. Karua made these remarks while…

A growing wave of concern has spread across East Africa after reports confirmed that several Kenyans were among the hundreds of people killed in Tanzania following the country’s disputed general election. The situation has sparked outrage and fear as violence continues to escalate across major Tanzanian cities. VOCAL Africa CEO and human rights activist Hussein Khalid sounded the alarm on Sunday, revealing that some Kenyans had fallen victim to the deadly chaos. Through a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Khalid said he had received credible reports indicating that Kenyan citizens had lost their lives during the violent clashes that…

Rigathi Gachagua made a fiery return to public politics today during a charged rally at Kangari Shopping Centre in Kigumo Constituency, Murang’a County. After weeks of silence, the former deputy president stormed the event with renewed energy, directly attacking President William Ruto and introducing a new name for him — “Githinji.” The comeback was marked by strong words, open defiance, and an unexpected moment of tension that nearly turned violent. During his address, Gachagua accused Ruto of betrayal, claiming the president had abandoned the Mt Kenya region despite overwhelming support in the 2022 election. “You, Githinji, we elected you, we…

Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially been declared the President-elect of Tanzania after securing an overwhelming victory in the recently concluded national elections. According to the results announced by the Tanzanian Electoral Commission on Saturday, November 1, Suluhu received a remarkable 31.9 million votes, which represents 97.66 percent of all the votes cast. This landslide victory firmly cements her position as one of the most dominant political figures in the country’s history. Her closest competitor, identified as Chaumu, managed to garner only 213,414 votes, which translates to about 0.65 percent of the total ballots cast. The electoral body further reported that…

DCI Arrests TikToker Over Claims of Assassination Plot Targeting Popular Nairobi MP The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested a popular TikTok content creator who allegedly claimed that he was offered Ksh3.5 million to assassinate a well-known Member of Parliament (MP) from Nairobi. In a statement released on Friday evening, the DCI confirmed the arrest, explaining that the suspect was apprehended for allegedly spreading false information through his TikTok account. Detectives revealed that the man was tracked down and arrested in Malindi, Kilifi County, after an intense investigation into his claims. He is currently being held in police custody…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, has responded sharply to President William Ruto’s recent comments that suggested the late Raila Odinga was the only politician capable of challenging him in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an ODM delegates meeting held in Mombasa on Saturday, November 1, Sifuna criticized the President’s remarks, insisting that the ODM party remains strong and well-organized even in Raila’s absence. He emphasized that ODM’s power and unity come from its collective membership, not just one individual. “I’ve heard some people saying that only the late Raila Odinga could have faced Ruto in…