The proposed Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, could eliminate the livestreaming of election results, a crucial element for maintaining transparency and public trust. This bill seeks to amend the Elections Act by removing the requirement for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to establish a mechanism for livestreaming results
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Sifuna Rejects Babu’s Proposed Linda Mwananchi Lineup
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has firmly rejected the proposed leadership structure for the soon-to-be-launched Linda Mwananchi party, as recently suggested by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.During an engaging interview with Western Kenya media on Friday, July 24, 2026, Sifuna, the dynamic leader of the Linda Mwananchi movement, addressed the speculation,
Uganda Media Shutdown Sparks Fresh Press Freedom Concerns
On On Sunday, June 28, 2026, many observers of press freedom recognized a concerning moment for the media landscape. It wasn’t the sunrise that caught their attention, but rather the darkness that enveloped television screens in Uganda, where independent journalism typically shines the brightest.A newsroom transcends mere cameras, microphones, and studio
Kisumu Youth Mark Gen Z Anniversary with Voter Registration Drive
On Thursday, residents of Kisumu chose to skip the planned Gen Z protest memorial activities, instead focusing on voter registration drives to mark the anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations.In Kondele, a hotspot for political activism, many young people flocked to makeshift Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) voter
Gachagua Set for Noon National Address Today
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced that he will address the nation today at noon from his party’s headquarters. The former Deputy President shared the announcement on his official social media platforms, inviting Kenyans to tune in for what he described as a message on the
Kalonzo Marks This Year’s Mashujaa Day in Honour of Raila
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has paid an emotional tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, calling him the true Kenya’s Shujaa.In atatement released on Monday morning, Kalonzo said Raila’s courage and commitment to justice had earned him a place among Kenya’s greatest heroes.“This Mashujaa Day, I
Kenya Says Final Goodbye as Raila Odinga Laid to Rest in Bondo
Ruto Leads Nation in Bidding Farewell to Raila Odinga in Bondo
President William Ruto on Saturday joined thousands of mourners in Bondo to pay tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, who was laid to rest at his ancestral home in Nyamira village.The ceremony, held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology grounds, brought together
Obama Honours Raila As a Symbol of Courage and Democracy
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has joined the world in mourning Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a steadfast defender of democracy and a man who dedicated his entire life to the fight for justice and freedom.In a moving statement, Obama remembered Raila as a “child
