Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has cancelled his planned tour of the Mt. Kenya region, citing credible threats to public safety. He revealed that intelligence reports indicated organized groups had been mobilized to disrupt his meetings, prompting him to call off the visit to avoid potential violence. Drawing on his background in national…
Cameroon’s long-serving leader, President Paul Biya, has announced his candidacy for an unprecedented eighth term in the country’s upcoming presidential election scheduled for October 12, 2025. At 92, Biya is currently the world’s oldest sitting head of state and Africa’s second-longest-serving leader, having held office since 1982. In his announcement, he reaffirmed his commitment to…
Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has been officially reconstituted following the conclusion of recent legal proceedings, with seven commissioners sworn in at noon on Friday, July 11, 2025. The team comprises Ann Njeri Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana, Mary Karen Sorobit, Hassan Noor Hassan, Francis Odhiambo Aduol, Fahima Abdallah, and chairperson Dr Erastus Edung Ethekon. Their installation follows a High Court ruling that dismissed a petition challenging the appointments,…
President William Ruto has been granted the green light to appoint a new chairperson and six commissioners to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), following a recent High Court decision. Justice Mugure Thande dismissed a petition challenging the legality of the IEBC selection panel, ruling that the petitioners failed to present sufficient evidence to…
The High Court has dismissed a case that sought to stop the appointment of members to the IEBC selection panel, saying the case lacked enough evidence. The petition, led by activist Okiya Omtatah and three others, claimed the selection process was unconstitutional and lacked transparency. However, Justice Mugure Thande ruled that the petitioners failed to…
