Kenyan politician with Cabinet roles under multiple administrations
Kenya faces rising political violence as youth goon squads stalk public events ahead of elections. Reports describe shootings, property damage and arrests linked to clashes in Kisumu and Nyahururu, with security forces promising firm action. Dozens of suspects have been detained as authorities warn violence will not go unpunished.
Voters are watching a tight race as Zambia heads to the polls. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema faces challenger Brian Mundubile in a contest shaped by debt restructuring, inflation, and rising living costs. Observers warn the opposition remains fragmented, while copper ambitions and electoral credibility loom large in the final stretch before election day.