Kenya 

Sifuna Rejects Claims of Political Patronage 

Edwin Sifuna has dismissed claims that he is a political project of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, insisting that his Linda Mwananchi movement is independently funded and driven by public support. 

He said the movement is focused on championing citizens’ interests and building a credible alternative political force ahead of the 2027 General Election. He further rejected allegations that it is intended to undermine ODM or serve the interests of any political patron. 

(Daily Nation) 

Tanzania 

Suspension Of Political Parties’ Public Meetings Amid Security Concerns 

The government has suspended all public political meetings and instructed police to halt the issuance of rally permits, following reports of planned illegal demonstrations and potential public disorder. Authorities stated that the measures are intended to safeguard peace and security. 

Additional controls have also been introduced, including increased monitoring of selected entertainment venues and stricter guest registration requirements at accommodation establishments, with national identity cards now mandatory for registration. 

(Daily News) 

Uganda 

Inspector General’s Office Arrests Parliament Officials in Corruption Probe 

Seven senior officials from Parliament have been arrested by the Inspectorate of Government over alleged corruption. They are expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court, where formal charges will be disclosed. 

The arrests are part of an expanded investigation into Parliament’s financial and administrative systems, which has intensified over the past two years. Allegations under scrutiny include abuse of office, procurement irregularities, irregular expenditure, and misuse of public funds. 

The probe, initially linked to controversies surrounding former Speaker Anita Among, has widened to include senior technical and administrative officials, particularly in recruitment, staff welfare, and the management of the Parliamentary SACCO. The developments reflect a broader anti-corruption drive targeting high-ranking public officials. 

(The Independent) 

Rwanda 

Rwanda and Kenya Sign Petroleum Importation Deal through the Northern Corridor 

Rwanda and Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate the importation of petroleum products into Rwanda through the Northern Corridor Transit Route. 

The agreement is expected to strengthen Rwanda’s access to bulk fuel supplies using Kenya’s established infrastructure. The corridor, linking Mombasa to inland states, continues to play a central role in regional trade, with both countries emphasising improved energy security and deeper economic integration. 

(The New Times) 

Ethiopia 

EU Raises Concern Over Security Developments in Tigray 

The European Union has expressed concern over worsening security and political conditions in northern Ethiopia, warning that actions attributed to hardline TPLF elements, including the formation of a parallel regional council and the imposition of military conscription, risk undermining the 2022 Pretoria Peace Agreement. 

The EU has urged all parties to resume dialogue and reaffirmed its support for African Union-led mediation amid growing fears of renewed instability in the region. 

(ENA) 

Sudan 

Shifting Frontlines as Diplomacy and Tribal Dynamics Reshape Conflict 

After several years of civil war, Sudan’s conflict is increasingly defined by a shift from direct battlefield confrontation to a combination of diplomatic pressure and tribal dynamics shaping strategic alignments. 

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) are prioritising international legitimacy and external alliances. At the same time, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have gained from high-profile defections that offer propaganda gains but limited battlefield advantage. Kinship networks continue to play a decisive role in shaping loyalties, while fighting has concentrated around key logistics hubs and border areas rather than major urban centres such as Khartoum. 

(The Sudan Tribune) 

Somalia 

Voter Card Collection Begins in Harardhere Under Electoral Reform Drive 

The National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC) has launched voter card collection in Harardhere District, Mudug Region, marking another milestone in Somalia’s transition towards one-person, one-vote elections. 

The exercise allows registered voters to collect their cards ahead of upcoming local council elections. Electoral officials have urged participation as part of broader efforts to strengthen democratic governance and expand universal suffrage nationwide. 

(SONNA)