Kenya 

President Ruto Reshuffles PSs After Liban’s Exit Over Fuel Scandal 

President William Ruto has reassigned two Principal Secretaries in a bid to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of former Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban. 

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, in a communiqué released on Thursday, noted that the reassignments are also intended to ensure continuity in the administration and coordination of government functions within the affected state departments. 

Under the changes, ASALs and Regional Development PS Kello Harsama has been moved to replace Liban in the State Department for Petroleum. 

East African Community (EAC) Affairs PS Caroline Karugu has been assigned an additional role as Acting PS for ASALs and Regional Development. 

(Source: Citizen) 

Uganda 

New Cabinet: Kiryowa Kiwanuka Appointed Minister of Defence 

President Yoweri Museveni has retained a majority of his ministers, with half a dozen new appointments, including Kiryowa Kiwanuka as Minister of Defence, Sanjay Tanna as Trade Minister, and Adonia Ayebare as Foreign Minister. Balaam Barugahara has also been appointed Minister of Local Government, while Gen. Moses Ali and Matia Kasaija have finally been dropped from the Cabinet. 

The list of new State Ministers includes Calvin Echodu, Dr. Charles Ayume, Dr. Lawrence Muganga, and Justine Nameere, as well as Shartsi Kutesa Musherure and Desire Muhooza, daughters of Sam Kutesa and Gen. Salim Saleh, respectively. 

(Source: The Independent) 

Tanzania 

Historic China-Tanzania Ties Inspire Modern Cultural and Economic Cooperation 

Tanzania is continuing to strengthen its position as a centre of cultural diplomacy, international cooperation, and sports development through strategic partnerships that promote peace, dialogue, and shared global progress. 

The country’s growing international influence was highlighted during celebrations marking the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, held recently in Dar es Salaam, where leaders from Tanzania and China reinforced the importance of culture, heritage, and people-to-people exchanges in strengthening bilateral relations. 

The event, organised by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China under the theme “Maritime Silk Road Impressions: Tea for Harmony”, Yaji Cultural Salon, brought together diplomats, government officials, and cultural stakeholders to celebrate the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Tanzania and China. 

(Source: Daily News) 

Rwanda 

Over 35,000 Criminal Cases Settled Through ADR Mechanisms 

More than 35,000 criminal cases have been handled through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms over the past four years, according to the Judiciary. 

A total of 34,754 cases have been resolved through plea bargaining since 2023, while 1,458 cases have been settled through victim-offender mediation since September 2025, officials said during the first National Symposium on Alternative Dispute Resolution. 

The figures have been interpreted as a step toward building a faster, less expensive, and more restorative justice system. 

(Source: The New Times) 

Ethiopia 

IGAD Election Team Visits EHRC as Ethiopia Prepares for Monday Ballot 

Ahead of Ethiopia’s 7th General Election scheduled for June 1, 2026, the Head of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Election Observation Mission, Dr. Speciosa Wandira-Kazibwe, held high-level talks with Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Chief Commissioner Berhanu Adelo to assess the country’s electoral environment and broader human rights situation. 

The discussions focused on election monitoring efforts, measures to safeguard human rights during the electoral process, and mechanisms for handling electoral complaints and incidents. 

Both sides underscored the importance of transparency, accountability, and public trust as Ethiopia prepares for a closely watched national vote. 

(Source: ENA) 

Sudan 

Burhan Announces Plans for Internal Political Dialogue on Democratic Transition 

Sudanese Sovereignty Council chief and army commander General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced on Tuesday that arrangements are underway to launch a comprehensive political dialogue in Sudan to reach consensus and complete the country’s civilian democratic transition. 

Speaking in an Eid al-Adha address to the Sudanese people, Burhan said the planned dialogue would bring together Sudanese stakeholders to lay the foundations for national reconstruction, agree on governing principles, and determine a path toward civilian democratic rule. 

(Source: Sudan Tribune) 

Somalia 

Federal Government Enforces Security Mandate, Rules Out Return to Indirect Electoral Systems 

The Federal Government of Somalia has issued a strong warning against the politicisation of national security structures, declaring that any actions that undermine public stability in the capital or along regional corridors will be met with decisive state action. 

Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Hon. Abdifitah Qasim emphasised that safeguarding peace is a universal obligation that transcends partisan divisions and serves as the foundation for macroeconomic stability. 

Minister Qasim stated that national security belongs to Somali citizens and should not be used as leverage by political loyalists or opposition factions. He called on the public to remain vigilant, protect existing security gains, and reject all forms of orchestrated civil unrest or lawlessness intended to create governance vacuums. 

(Source: SONNA)