Tanzania’s 2025 general election was marred by chaos due to protests, deaths, curfews and internet cuts Despite this, the country’s election commission has declared Samia Suluhu Hassan the winner of the presidential election The announcement comes a few hours after the European Parliament warned the country’s election commission against announcing the election Election commission in…
On Saturday, November 1, Kenyan newspapers covered the post-election unrest in Tanzania, where protests turned violent amid clashes between police and youths, increasing public pressure against the administration of President Samia Suluhu. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Saturday, November 1. Photos/screenshots: Saturday Nation, PD Wikendi, The Saturday Standard, Weekend Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC…
On Friday, October 31, Kenyan newspapers reported extensively on the post-election unrest in Tanzania, with protesters clashing with the police. This comes as the counting of votes begins in the East African nation, even if President Samia Suluhu is not known. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Friday, October 31. Photos/screenshots: DN, PD, The Standard,…
Hussein Ali Mwinyi won a second term as president of Zanzibar after getting 74.8 percent of the vote, according to official results The ruling CCM party extended its decades-long rule as the number of voters reached 88 percent across the islands In his victory speech, Mwinyi encouraged unity and promised reforms to strengthen the governance…
Police in East Thika launched a massive manhunt after thieves raided Maguni Patrol Station and stole two guns with ammunition The raid, discovered before dawn on October 29, revealed a large-scale raid at one of Kiambu’s police stations. Investigators arrested 72 people and one police corporal, as detectives probe the possible involvement of local criminals…
Thieves raided ACK church in Kirinyaga, stealing property worth over KSh 100,000 and leaving a disturbing clue Believers arrived for Sunday service and found their sanctuary ransacked, with even the Bible missing from the altar Police searched for one suspect after he tried to sell church equipment for a fraction of its value in the…
Diamond Platnumz deleted all his posts endorsing President Suluhu following protests about the Tanzanian election results The cancellation comes after unrest, with opposition leaders barred from running, leading to accusations of unfair elections. Tanzanian celebrities had publicly supported Suluhu’s re-election, but accusations of vote rigging followed. Diamond’s last post on Instagram praising Suluhu for his…
Tanzania’s 2025 General Election, held on Wednesday, October 29, was dominated by a small number of voters Riots destroyed the streets of Dar es Salaam as part of Tanzanians took to the streets to protest the administration of President Samia Suluhu Following the post-election tensions, the government was forced to impose a 6pm curfew and…
Babu Owino met ODM acting leader Oburu Oginga at the Orange House, a few days after Oburu was publicly assured of his political future The two held a private meeting that attracted attention from all ranks of ODM amid tension over Babu’s bid for the Nairobi governor seat Oburu had earlier dismissed fears of favoritism,…
The newspapers of Thursday, October 30, reported on the political situation and the progress of the 2027 vote. The front pages of the Daily Nation and The Standard newspapers. Image: Screenshots from Daily Nation and The Standard.Source: UGC Elsewhere, talk about the raid on the former president’s farm Uhuru Kenyatta keep re-emerging. 1. The Standard…
On Wednesday, October 29, Tanzanians voted to elect a new president and members of parliament However, the election was marred by violence as thousands of citizens protested against the government’s action by President Samia Suluhu to prevent opposition candidates from participating in the election Kenya’s Deputy President Kithure Kindiki stirred emotions after sharing a message…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja condemned the widespread incident of Dutch citizens attacking officers at Diani Police Station The man, identified as Elwin Ter Host, had previously assaulted a woman and was found with suspected drugs before his arrest Kanja praised the officers for their restraint and professionalism, saying their calm response showed progress…
Local newspapers on Wednesday, October 29, reported on various topics, including the horrific clashes between the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) and reserve police in Turkana. The front pages of the Daily Nation and Taifa Leo newspapers. Photo: Screenshots from Daily Nation, Taifa Today.Source: UGC Elsewhere, the newspapers gave a chance to Suna East Member of…
Harambee Starlets have qualified for the 2026 African Women’s Cup of Nations after beating Gambia in two games Mwanahalima Adam scored the only goal in the second game held in Senegal to give Kenya a 4-1 aggregate victory Kenya now returns to the big stage for the first time since 2016, which was held in…
President William Ruto revealed that he convinced KANU chairman Gideon Moi to withdraw from the Baringo senatorial by-election He said the decision came after private talks focused on reconciliation and unity in the Rift Valley During his visit to the Baringo region, Ruto ventured into supporting the UDA candidate, Kiprono Chemitei President William Ruto revealed…