A new bill passed by the parliament has introduced a new offence, "insults or defamation against the President of the Republic," which separately attracts five to seven years in ... Read more »
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has called off Saturday's repeat presidential election in Nyanza region citing security concerns. Read more »
The money was said to help lawmakers consult with their constituents over the removal of the age limit in the constitution. Read more »
Burundi is the only one of three African nations to go ahead with its withdrawal after making moves last year to leave amid accusations that the court focuses too much on the ... Read more »
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairperson Wafula Chebukati has urged the nation to exercise patience as election officials at the National Tallying Centre ... Read more »
The corruption scandal engulfing South Africa's state-owned companies has triggered a ban by one of the world's leading software companies on the payment of commissions on ... Read more »
The scuffle ensued between Jubilee and National Super Alliance members of parliament at Panafric Hotel in Nairobi over a cup of tea and the repeat presidential election. Read more »
Government officials say the national arm and their AU allies are preparing a large-scale offensive against Al-Shabaab militants in retaliation for the truck bombing on October 14 ... Read more »
At least 10 people have been killed and 20 wounded after security forces fired on demonstrators during violent protests in the town of Ambo, in the Oromia region. The latest ... Read more »
Two members of parliment injured in the September 27 attack on parliament by presidential guard troops will be travelling to India for further treatment. MP Betty Nambooze has said ... Read more »
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