Kenyan politician, deputy president (2022–2024) and DCP party leader
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.
Drought and rising malnutrition have prompted the government to distribute relief food across Karamoja, amid warnings of a renewed hunger crisis. Authorities say 1.5 million people are affected, with children and the elderly most at risk. Emergency aid aims to reach vulnerable households within days, while long-term resilience measures are promised.
Kenya’s Deputy President has reiterated that intergovernmental coordination remains under his chair, amid ongoing speculation that his role may shift. Analysts say constitutional safeguards keep IBEC under the Deputy President, while some officials describe online claims as fake news.
The Electoral Commission has paused vote counting amid reports of violence and theft of ballot papers. Bishops warn that delays undermine election credibility, while the government and opposition accuse each other of irregularities. Official results are expected soon as observers monitor the process.
A UNMISS patrol in Jonglei state has been ambushed, killing two peacekeepers and injuring seven others, including police and civilian staff. The incident adds to a rising toll of aid workers since January, with 36 killed this year, outweighing all of 2025. UNMISS condemns the attack and calls for a prompt investigation as regional instability deepens the risk of renewed conflict in South Sudan.
The Vice President of Tanzania has announced his resignation, citing a commitment to change. The move follows CCM deliberations that expelled Emmanuel Nchimbi and nominated Deogratius Ndejembi to succeed him. Parliament will review the nomination in the coming days. The timeline places the new deputy president in position ahead of the constitutional deadline.
The Kenyan government has directed Tata Chemicals Magadi to leave the Lake Magadi area, arguing the century-old operation has not delivered enough local industrial development or jobs. Officials plan to replace it with investors who will establish local factories, including a glass plant in Kajiado and a chemical processing facility. The move is drawing mixed reactions as talks continue.