Nairobi — Gideon Mung’aro of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has trounced his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) counterpart Aisha Jumwa to secure the Kilifi Gubernatorial seat. The ODM candidate garnered 143,773 votes against Jumwa’s 65,893 votes. “This victory does not belong to Gideon Mungaro, it is a victory for all Kilifi residents. We will […]
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SUB: Even though the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the Rivers state Governor Nyesom Wike met in Abuja with a… Even though the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the Rivers state Governor Nyesom Wike met in Abuja with a view to finding a lasting solution […]
Nairobi — Former Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has bounced back into the county’s top seat after garnering 35,533 votes in the recently concluded polls. Abdullahi who was running on an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party ticket had served as Wajir County boss at the start of devolution between 2013 and 2017 before losing to Jubilee […]
Lagos — Former National Secretary of Labour Party and a constitutional lawyer, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, has criticised the manner in which the former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, is going about his presidential campaign. He said Obi’s manifesto is more of rhetorical analysis than viable plans […]
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio on Friday accused protesters who demonstrated earlier this week of attempting to overthrow the government. On Wednesday, police dispersed large crowds in the capital, Freetown, using teargas and firing guns. The incident led to the deaths of 21 civilians and 6 police officers. The protesters, who burned tires and […]
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has asked Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to be mindful of those around him if he wants to win next year’s election. Speaking in Port Harcourt during the inauguration of the Rivers State House of Assembly Quarters by the Speaker of the House […]
Nairobi — Jubilee Party’s Fatuma Gedi has suffered a major defeat in the Wajir Woman Representative race after she was trounced by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate’s Fatuma Abdi Jehow. Jehow was declared winner by the County Returning officer Mohamed Adan Ali on Friday night after garnering 36,064 votes beating 11 other candidates who […]
Nairobi — Cecily Mbarire has joined the growing list of female governors elected in Tuesday’s General Election. Mbarire was declared the Governor of Embu County after she garnered 108,610 votes against her closest rival Lenny Kivuti who managed 105,346. Kwale Deputy Governor Fatuma Achani also won the country’s gubernatorial race making her the first woman […]
Nairobi — Azimio La Umoja- One Kenya coalition party was expected to hold an inaugural conference for its elected members on Saturday morning. According to the Coalition Party Presidential Candidate Raila Odinga’s Press Secretary Dennis Onsarigo, the meeting will be held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) from 10 am. It was not immediately […]
Nairobi — Vote counting for Nairobi Gubernatorial, Senate, and County Woman Representative race was set to resume at 9 am Saturday following a short break. Nairobi County Returning Officer Albert Gogo announced the break of the exercise which is taking place at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani at 6am. By 6am, results from 10 […]
Addis Abeba — A conflict hotspot in the Benishangul-Gumuz region, Metekel has seen an escalation of violence since 2020 that has resulted in mass displacements, indiscriminate killings, and property damage. The first attack in September 2020 left scores dead; displacing over 300, according to accounts by the then woreda administrator. There has been an alarming […]
Paynesville — The home of Unity Party (UP) Chairman Rev. J. Luther Tarpeh was gutted by fire early Friday morning, leaving it completely burned. The cause of the fire hasn’t been established, but Mr. Tarpeh said he suspects a foul play. In an interview with reporters, he said the fire started by 1:00 Am Friday […]
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has called on women appointed to the KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive council, to use their new positions to improve the conditions in which KZN women live under. The call comes after the appointment of six women as members of executive council (MECs) by the newly appointed […]
Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola says the Tonse Alliance government is determined to ensure that all Malawians, including those living in the country’s remotest areas, have access to electricity. Matola made the remarks in Mchinji on Thursday at the Community Energy Malawi (CEM) asset handover ceremony under the Access to Clean and Renewable Energy (ACRE). […]
Over 50 per cent of pensioners get less than Rwf30,000 monthly benefits, which is lower than the least required amount for a retiree to meet their basic needs. Dorothée Uwimana, President of Pensioners’ Association, said while speaking to The New Times on Thursday, August 11 about pensioners’ living conditions and the need to increase their […]
Nairobi — United Democratic Alliance (UDA) presidential candidate William Ruto appeared publicly on Friday in a meeting with election observers as the country waited anxiously for the outcome of Tuesday’s election. The Deputy President who appeared alongside his allies in the Kenya Kwanza Alliance including his running mate Rigathi Gachagua, ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi, FORD […]
Nairobi — The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) appeared to have won a majority in the Nairobi City County Assembly after securing 36 seats, followed by the ODM party which bagged 35 seats. The ruling Jubilee Party which controlled the City Hall only managed 5 seats down from 43 in previous Assembly. Wiper garnered 4 seats, […]
Nairobi — Johnson Sakaja was headed to victory in the Nairobi Governor’s race. Based on results from polling stations, Sakaja was ahead of his main competitor Polycarp Igathe. There was however, a stand off at the main tallying centre over claims of voter bribery, in what paralysed the tallying process before it resumed. The final […]