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Kenya’s government has banned demonstrations in three major Kenyan cities – the capital Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu. Interior Minister Fred Matiang’i said the ban was aimed at protecting Kenyans and their property. Opposition supporters have been holding regular protests in the three cities, which have resulted in looting and violent clashes with police. They are pushing for electoral changes before a fresh election is held. Opposition leader Raila Odinga pulled out of the 26 October poll earlier this week. The Supreme Court had annulled President Uhuru Kenyatta’s win in the August election, after it found that the election commission had…
Veteran council Prof. Gorge Kanyeihamba has said that Ugandans need to stop expecting much from President Museveni. Speaking while appearing NBS Television on the Independence Morning, Kanyeihamba said that president Museveni has reached his political ceiling both mentally and physically. He added that it’s the worst mistake for the ruling party to continue peddling the age limit removal bill aimed at favoring an individual with nothing new to put on board. He described the president as a hardworking and patriotic who needs to get time and retire peacefully for he has played his part and served the nation. “Ugandans need…
Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero has returned to training 11 days after he suffered a rib injury in a car crash in Amsterdam. The 29-year-old striker had been expected to be out for several weeks, but resumed light training on Tuesday. City say the Argentina international will “build up his fitness in the coming days as he edges towards a first team return”. Aguero is one goal shy of Eric Brook’s all-time City record of 177 goals. City, who are top of the Premier League on goal difference from Manchester United, play Stoke on Saturday. Aguero was injured when a…
Embakasi East MP Paul Ongili also known as Babu Owino and his Starehe counterpart Charles Njagua (Jaguar) exchanged blows at Parliament media centre on Tuesday. The two MPs fought before they were separated by Parliament staff. Moments after the afternoon session started, Mr Owino walked into the media centre where journalists were keenly following the tabling of the Elections Amendments Law report. He greeted journalists then proceeded to the office of the parliamentary media relations officers. Moments later, Mr Njagua walked in asking “where is this Babu?” A scuffle ensued and the two politicians exchanged blows before they were…
President Uhuru Kenyatta has said he will assent to election laws bills once passed by Parliament. Addressing residents at Kaloleni bus stage in Kilifi County on Tuesday, President Kenyatta said he did not see any problem with the bills because issues raised by the opposition are addressed therein. “I have no problem with that law and if Parliament passes (the bills), I will sign, I don’t have any problem with it because it contains contentious issues raised by the opposition,” he said. The President, who was accompanied by his Deputy William Ruto said they were ready to participate in the…
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has pulled out of October’s election re-run. Mr Odinga said his withdrawal would give the electoral commission enough time to introduce reforms that will help deliver a more credible election. The Supreme Court annulled the result of the original 8 August poll after finding irregularities and declaring it “neither transparent or verifiable”. The electoral commission had declared incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta the winner. It said Mr Kenyatta had won by a margin of 1.4 million votes. The re-run was due to take place on 26 October, but Mr Odinga said: “After deliberating on our position in…
Early this, Mubende was covered with somber mood following the shooting of area business man Mr. Bagyendera Edson who doubled as the Petro Manager Mubende branch was shot by yet to be identified assailants who run away with about Shs28million. He was on his way to nearby bank. However according to the police, invitations into the matter have started.
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe yesterday announced a shock Cabinet reshuffle where he dropped three ministers and reassigned 10 others as he clipped under-fire Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s wings by taking away the Justice ministry from his ambit and giving it to Central Intelligence Organisation director-general Happyton Bonyongwe. Those axed from Cabinet include Priscah Mupfumira (Public Service), Tshinga Dube (War Veterans) and Abednico Ncube (Rural Development). Mugabe on Saturday warned of the reshuffle, saying it was targeted at underperformers, although there was strong belief within Zanu PF circles that he wanted to get rid of Mnangagwa’s allies. Mupfumira and Dube were widely believed…
Doctors are planning to stage a massive demonstration if the government does not fulfill their demands by 6th November. The resolution was reached in a meeting held Monday at Mulago National Referral Hospital, which was organized by Uganda Medical Association (UMA), a body that unites medical doctors across the country. Ekwaro Obuk, the President UMA, described the meeting as “historic”, stating that “the nationwide industrial action (strike)” will kick off on November 6, 2017. If their demands are not met, he said, “We shall give them more 2 weeks and lay down our tools thereafter. No more reporting to clinics.”…
Kyadondo East Lawmaker Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu has criticized president Museveni and other government officials for mocking poor Ugandans. Speaking in an exclusive interview with NBS Television on Friday night, Bobi Wine accused them for not considering the people’s ideas and pain something that forced him say that, ‘they look at poor people as if they mad’. Bobi wine made these statements in response to government officials like Minister Evelyn Anite, Bright Rwamirama who claimed that there should be a drug taste for all legislators since some behave like drunkards. Bobi Wine furiously said that he doesn’t blame them because…