2026 will mark a key year for democracy across Africa. Many general elections are planned. They hold major geopolitical and economic weight for anchor nations like Kenya.Nairobi serves as East Africa's main center for trade and diplomacy. Nearby elections will send shockwaves its way.Kenya's foreign policy depends on steady neighbors.
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Caleb Amisi Demands More Answers on Cyrus Jirongo’s Death
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi keeps pushing for answers about the death of former minister and Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo. Autopsy results came out on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He wants more details anyway.Amisi visited Jirongo's family at their Gigiri home on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He insists something deeper caused
King Charles III Sends Condolences to Ruto Over Raila Odinga’s Death
President William Ruto shared that King Charles III of the UK sent him condolences. This followed the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga two months earlier.Ruto spoke on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He said the message came to State House in Nairobi. The UK's Chargé d’Affaires, Ed Barnett, delivered
Maraga Mourns Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim
Chief Justice emeritus David Maraga has joined Kenyans in grieving the death of Supreme Court Judge Justice Mohammed Ibrahim.Maraga shared his condolence message on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He posted it on social media just hours after Justice Ibrahim died. Maraga called him a brave judge. He said Ibrahim's legacy
Oscar Sudi Pays Tribute to Former MP Cyrus Jirongo
Oscar Sudi, the Member of Parliament for Kapseret, has issued a statement detailing the exceptional attributes of the late former Lugari Member of Parliament, Cyrus Shakhalaga Jirongo, who tragically passed away in a road accident at Karai, situated along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway, on Saturday, December 13, 2025.In an extensive declaration
President Ruto Mourns UDA Deputy SG Daniel Ole Sambu
President William Ruto has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Daniel Ole Sambu, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Democratic Alliance, who died on December 11, 2025, with Ruto describing him as a principled leader whose contributions will be deeply missed.Ruto stated in a statement that Kenya had
Rozy Amimo Mourns Late Radio Icon Festus Amimo in Heartfelt Tribute
Charles Owino Warns Against Blaming Police Chiefs for Officers’ Actions
Family of Speaker Wetang’ula Mourns Death of Brother Mukhwana
The family of Moses Wetang'ula, Speaker of the National Assembly, is in mourning following the death of their brother, Mwalimu James Mukhwana Wetang'ula.Mukhwana's death has been confirmed by his brother and Westland Member of Parliament, Tim Wanyonyi, in a post on his Facebook page on December 10, 2025.Wanyonyi praised his
Drone Strike on Sudan Kindergarten Kills 50 Amid Escalating Conflict
A drone strike in Kalogi, located in Sudan's South Kordofan region, reportedly hit a kindergarten, resulting in the deaths of at least 50 individuals, including 33 children.The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group engaged in conflict with the Sudanese army, were accused of carrying out this Thursday attack by