The recognition of jailed Tanzanian and Ugandan opposition leaders Tundu Lissu and Kizza Besigye as Champions of Democracy in Africa has sent a powerful message about the struggle for freedom and accountability across the continent. The Democracy Union of Africa Conference 2025 honored the two leaders for their courage and enduring commitment to promoting democratic
Across Tanzania, a wave of anger and frustration is rising among citizens who say they have had enough of being silenced and ignored by those in power. On October 29, 2025, which is set to be the country’s general election day, thousands of young people and well-known public figures are planning a massive protest instead
Hon. Seth Steve Okute, fondly known as Aboge Wuon Dollar, continues to stand firm as a champion for education as the great equalizer in our society. Over the years, he has consistently supported many students—both in basic education and in tertiary institutions—believing that education opens doors of opportunity and transforms lives. Today, as our Junior
Political tensions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have deepened after political analyst Herman Manyora openly criticized the idea of fronting Oburu Odinga as the party’s next leader. Manyora, while speaking during an episode of his show Power and Politics, said the decision to consider Oburu as Raila Odinga’s successor could damage ODM’s image and
Mwelekeo TV continues to prove its influence as a key platform for conversations that inspire Kenya’s youth to think and act differently in a rapidly changing digital world. In the latest episode, youthful entrepreneur Vivian Kabiru takes center stage to unpack how technology, innovation, and authenticity can shape the future of business. Vivian Kabiru, founder
A Nairobi magistrate has made a firm decision to keep control of a fraud case that has dragged on for years after dismissing an attempt by one of the accused persons to have her removed from the proceedings. Chief Magistrate Dolphina Alego, sitting at the Milimani Law Courts, rejected an application filed by Andrew Kirungu
Kenya’s security agencies have continued to demonstrate vigilance in the ongoing fight against terrorism following the latest operation in Garissa County, where the elite Special Operations Group (SOG) stopped a planned attack. Acting on intelligence from residents, the officers moved swiftly and intercepted eight Al-Shabaab militants who were setting up improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in
The growing desperation among young Kenyans to find jobs abroad has taken a dangerous turn after a man revealed how he narrowly escaped being sent to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. What was advertised to him as a promising security job in Europe quickly became a terrifying experience that could have ended his life.
Plans for the Rironi-Mau Summit Highway are gaining shape as the Directorate of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) shared new details about tolling arrangements that will apply once the road becomes operational. The directorate explained that not every motorist will be required to pay toll charges, with four specific categories of vehicles set to be exempted
Kenya’s political conversation is shifting, and nowhere is that more evident than on platforms like Mwelekeo TV, where young voices are pushing the discussion about leadership and inclusion into the spotlight. The channel, run by Mwelekeo Insights, has become a space where people from different backgrounds talk openly about how the youth can play a