March 20th looks to be a very restive day for Africa as opposition leaders in five African countries prepare to hold major protests against governments in power. Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal and Tunisia are all preparing for a major showdown between opposition groups and their governments.
Author: Vicmas Sankara (Vicmas Sankara)
Ezra Chiloba Chased from an Event in Kisumu as Mass action hots up
Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) director Ezra Chiloba was forced to take to his heels and flee as irate demonstrators stormed a press briefing being addressed by the former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Officer.
Raila Odinga declares Monday, 20th March a Public Holiday
"In the name of Azimio one Kenya Alliance, We declare that Monday, March 20 will be a public holiday," Raila announced
Western Kenya takes the lead in the consumption of Traditional Brews-NACADA
Western Kenya region leads in the consumption of popular home brewed spirit Changaa and its beer counterpart busaa. This is according to a report released by National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA)
Kidero vows to save Nyanza from “Odingaism” as he leads over 30 leaders to join Ruto
Former Nairobi county chief Dr Evans Kidero led fellow former governors Okoth Obado (Migori) and Jack Ranguma (Kisumu) together with other leaders drawn from Raila Odinga's Luo Nyanza backyard to statehouse where they pledged their allegiance to Dr Ruto's Kenya Kwanza government.
Matiangi and Ruto Handshake is looming as Ruto prepares for Kisii Tour
Community elders, church elders and current political operatives are burning the midnight oil in a bid to bring reconciliation between the embattled former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i and president William Ruto ahead of the much awaited visit to Gusiiland by the president
CS Moses Kuria, Isaac Ruto and others fold parties to join UDA
Trade, Industry and Investments Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria's Chama Cha Kazi, Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto's Chama cha Mashinani, Irungu Nyakera's Farmer's Party, Martin Wambora's Umoja Na maendeleo Party and Billow Kerrow's Economic Freedom Party have all dissolved their parties to join UDA.
Matiang’i off the hook as Director of Public Prosecution clears him of charges
Director of Public Prosecutions has set former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i free after finding that there is no sufficient evidence to charge him Haji in a statement on Monday, March 13, said the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) failed to provide evidence to sustain two charges leveled against the former CS. “The recommendation by the...
Nandi senator Samson Cherargei tells off Sakaja over his calls for a Handshake between Ruto and Raila
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei slams Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja over calls for a truce between President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.
The Rise, Rise and Rise of Babu Owino into a political titan
I have seen people rise in politics, but I have never seen a steady rise like that of Babu Owino. He has made leaps that can only be compared to what the late Tom Mboya did