Category: Politics
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Former Tetu Member of Parliament Francis Thombe Nyammo has died. Announcing his death, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula described the late Nyammo as a man who will be remembered for his distinguished leadership and unwavering commitment to public welfare. “He will be remembered for his distinguished service, leadership, and commitment to community welfare,” said Speaker…
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Nairobi, Kenya – Uganda’s opposition leader Col. (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye has sued senior Kenyan officials, accusing them of colluding with Ugandan security forces to abduct and illegally extradite him from Nairobi last year. In a petition filed at the High Court’s Constitutional and Human Rights Division, Besigye and fellow Ugandan, Hajj Obeid Lutale,…
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Members of the National Assembly. PHOTO/COURTESY Parliament has been asked to intervene on runaway loan charges that, according to a new petition, continue to trap Kenyans in cycles of debt despite existing laws meant to protect borrowers. The petition was brought forward by lawyer Allen Waiyaki Gichuhi of Wamae & Allen Advocates, who wants the…
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta addressing the Jubilee Party National Delegates Conference (NDC)on September 26, 2025 Jubilee Party’s Special National Delegates Conference (NDC) provided a forum for retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to give his bold take on a wide number of issues, slamming his successor, President William Ruto for eroding key gains made by the previous…
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C After a challenging period during which leadership wrangles threatened to tear the party apart, Jubilee party roared back to life on Thursday with retired President Uhuru Kenyatta leading its Special National Delegates Conference (NDC). The event which was packed with heavy political statements altered the political landscape in the country. Uhuru used the opportunity…
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Ethiopia reaffirms backing for Somalia at UN gathering as peace mission faces $180 million shortfall
New York (HOL) — Ethiopia pledged continued support for Somalia’s peace and security process on Thursday, even as the African Union’s new stabilization mission warned it faces a crippling $180 million funding gap for 2025. Speaking at the High-Level Pledging Conference for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), held on…
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FILE – Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam ‘Madobe’ Kismayo (HOL) — The Jubbaland administration on Thursday condemned what it described as forced evictions and abuses against Somali citizens in Mogadishu, calling the incidents a violation of constitutional rights and human dignity. In a press release, Jubbaland said a Somali father and mother were assaulted and…
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FILE – Migrants and refugees crowd aboard a rubber boat sailing out of control in the Mediterranean Sea about 21 miles north of Sabratha, Libya, Feb. 3, 2017. Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali authorities have detained a Somali-origin individual holding European nationality suspected of participating in a human trafficking network targeting young Somalis, the Immigration and…
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi urged the European Union (EU) to renew financing for Somalia’s fight against Al Shabaab, warning that fading support could undo years of progress. Speaking Sunday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Mudavadi asked Cyprus to prioritize Somalia when it assumes the presidency of…
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Safina Party has poached Florence Atieno popularly known as Atis Dollar, from ODM, as its National Women Coordinator. The unveiling took place on Thursday 25 September at the Party’s headquarters, Kwacha House in Westlands, Nairobi. The event drew over 200 Nairobi women leaders from several constituencies. In her maiden speech, Atis Dollar expressed gratitude to…