Browsing: East Africa democracy and human rights
KAMPALA, Uganda — When Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni secured yet another term in office, congratulatory messages from across East Africa arrived swiftly and predictably. Kenya’s…
DODOMA, Tanzania — Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has publicly apologised to diplomats and foreign residents for last year’s internet shutdown, imposed during the country’s…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The East African Community (EAC) has deployed a 61‑member Election Observation Mission (EOM) to monitor Uganda’s general election scheduled for 15 January…
KAMPALA, Uganda — In a dramatic break from its long-standing tradition of political neutrality, the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has formally entered the country’s electoral…
NAIROBI, Kenya — East Africa has long been a region of vibrancy, resilience, and ambitious development projects. Yet, recent political shifts in countries like Tanzania,…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan human rights activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo have provided a detailed account of the events leading to their 39-day detention…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan activist Bob Njagi, recently released after 38 days in detention in Uganda, has publicly claimed that his abduction, alongside fellow activist…
KAPSABET, Kenya — Nandi County Senator Samson Cherargei has issued a strong warning to Kenyan human rights activists, accusing them of becoming “busybodies” who interfere…
KAMPALA, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni has alleged that the two recently released Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were arrested for planning to…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan opposition leader and popular singer Bobi Wine has alleged that the 39-day detention of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo…