Politics

MOGADISHU—President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s objection to a call for national political dialogue at the recent AUSSOM summit in Kampala exposes a structural tension at the heart of Somalia’s current predicament. …

By Ekaterina Handa Law and permissiveness are habitually cast as adversaries, with one signifying restraint and the other an unbounded liberty. A closer scrutiny, however, reveals them not as antagonistic …

John Methu’s remarks challenging Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to “come and try to arrest Gachagua” have quickly become one of the most talked-about political statements in Kenya. The words …

Former Deputy President and DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that President William Ruto’s administration is planning to arrest Auditor General Nancy Gathungu over audit reports that have exposed …

Tim Kipchumba has emerged as the leading contender in the race for the Elgeyo Marakwet Senate seat, according to the latest survey by Mwelekeo Insights, widening the gap between himself …

The latest changes in the Senate have seen Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi removed from two of the House’s most influential oversight committees. The move, announced …

Nyeri senatorial aspirant Nick Mararo has praised a businesswoman from Ruguru who voluntarily painted his name and 2027 political ambition on her business trolley. Photos shared alongside Mararo’s statement show …

Fresh questions have emerged within government after confidential documents reportedly obtained by KTN suggested a possible shift in responsibilities involving Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. …

Preacher Victor Kanyari has emerged as the leading candidate in an online survey on the 2027 Kasarani parliamentary race. The Mwelekeo Insights survey placed Kanyari first with 304 votes, representing …