Kemi Badenoch Speaks Out on Racist Abuse Since Tory Leadership Win

Kemi Badenoch, the first Black woman to lead the UK Conservative Party, says she has faced relentless racist attacks since her election.

Kemi Badenoch Speaks Out on Racist Abuse Since Tory Leadership Win
Judge Rules Trump Appointee Alina Habba Illegally Serving as US Attorney
Judge Rules Trump Appointee Alina Habba Illegally Serving as US Attorney

A federal judge ruled Thursday that Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey, saying the Trump administration improperly bypassed normal procedures to keep her in the role.

ODM to Hold County Delegates Elections Nationwide on August 25
ODM to Hold County Delegates Elections Nationwide on August 25

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has set August 25, 2025, as the date for its county delegates’ elections.

Wetang’ula Urges Rift Valley to Support Ruto for Second Term
Wetang’ula Urges Rift Valley to Support Ruto for Second Term

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on Rift Valley residents to rally behind President William Ruto for a second term in office, saying every president in Kenya has historically served two terms.

Gachagua Ends US Tour Early to Focus on Key By-Elections
Gachagua Ends US Tour Early to Focus on Key By-Elections

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has ended his United States tour ahead of schedule to return home and lead his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) in preparations for crucial by-elections.

UDA Schedules September 20 Nominations Ahead of By-Elections
UDA Schedules September 20 Nominations Ahead of By-Elections

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will conduct its party nominations for upcoming by-elections on September 20, 2025, covering vacant positions in the National Assembly, Senate, and various County Assembly wards.

UK Envoy Neil Wigan Bids Farewell, Praises Kenya’s Potential
UK Envoy Neil Wigan Bids Farewell, Praises Kenya’s Potential

UK High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan has announced his departure, expressing deep admiration for the country’s people, culture, and future.

Ruto Reshuffles Leadership in CA and Athi Water Boards
Ruto Reshuffles Leadership in CA and Athi Water Boards

President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of Mary Wambui Mungai as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Communications Authority (CA) Board, replacing her with Charles Kamau Karondo.

U.S. Doubles Reward to $50M for Arrest of Nicolás Maduro
U.S. Doubles Reward to $50M for Arrest of Nicolás Maduro

The United States has increased its reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50 million.

Sifuna Warns He’ll Leave ODM if It Supports Ruto in 2027
Sifuna Warns He’ll Leave ODM if It Supports Ruto in 2027

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has threatened to leave the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) if the party chooses to support President William Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027.

New Bill to Enforce Stricter Budget Rules in All Counties
New Bill to Enforce Stricter Budget Rules in All Counties

A new Bill passed by the National Assembly aims to tighten financial rules in counties and improve accountability in spending.

Amina Halake Takes Over Dida's Party, Eyes 2027 Presidency
Amina Halake Takes Over Dida's Party, Eyes 2027 Presidency

Amina Halake, wife of former presidential candidate Abduba Dida, has declared her intention to run for president in 2027, stepping into the political spotlight through a party her husband once led.

Obi Accuses Tinubu of Misleading Nigerians With False Economic Data
Obi Accuses Tinubu of Misleading Nigerians With False Economic Data

Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has accused President Bola Tinubu of using false statistics to cover up Nigeria’s deepening economic crisis.

Sudan Rejects RSF’s Move to Form a Rival Government
Sudan Rejects RSF’s Move to Form a Rival Government

Sudan’s government has strongly rejected the formation of a “parallel government” by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), calling it an act of defiance and a threat to national stability.