Kenya 

KANU Official Urges Gideon Moi to Seek Presidency, Eyes Mt Kenya Support 

John Sakina, a KANU official in Kiambu, has urged former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi to contest the presidency in 2027, arguing that his candidacy could challenge ethnic divisions by demonstrating support for a Kalenjin candidate in the Mt Kenya region. Sakina said KANU’s grassroots structures were gaining strength in Kiambu, although the party still needs to consolidate its support. He also said Moi’s campaign should focus on issues such as healthcare, education and infrastructure rather than ethnic mobilisation. The remarks come as political parties and leaders intensify preparations and realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election. 

(Source: The Star) 

Uganda 

Besigye Treason Trial: State Witness Details Alleged Drone Assassination Plot Against Museveni 

A prosecution witness in the treason trial of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has alleged that Besigye and his associates discussed a plot to assassinate President Yoweri Museveni using drones and to disrupt Uganda’s security and economy. The witness, an American security contractor who claims to have worked undercover for Ugandan authorities, said the group also discussed recruiting fighters and carrying out attacks while blaming them on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The allegations form part of the prosecution’s case against Besigye and other co-accused, who deny the charges. 

(Source: The Monitor) 

Tanzania 

Tanzania and Saudi Arabia Table TSh1.32 Trillion in Projects 

Tanzania and Saudi Arabia are discussing investment projects worth more than US$500 million, with Tanzania seeking Saudi capital to boost production and reduce its significant trade deficit with the Kingdom. Priority areas include critical minerals, manufacturing, commercial agriculture, agro-processing and renewable energy, with Tanzania seeking to shift from raw material exports towards value-added production. The two sides also aim to translate the discussions into concrete projects, technology transfer, skills development and expanded market access. The government also aims to attract investment that can expand exports to Saudi Arabia, create jobs and support industrialisation. 

(Source: Daily News) 

Rwanda 

NCD Alliance Backs Government Crackdown on Illicit Alcohol 

The Rwanda Noncommunicable Disease Alliance has backed the government’s crackdown on illicit alcohol, supporting increased inspections, closure of non-compliant facilities and product recalls. The campaign, which has seen more than 140 companies closed since 2 August, follows reports of deaths, blindness and other health problems linked to illicit alcohol. The alliance also called for broader alcohol-control measures, including taxation, advertising restrictions and limits on availability, in line with WHO recommendations. 

(Source: New Times) 

Ethiopia 

New Ethiopian Dams Pose No Threat, Says Sudanese Former Water Resources Minister 

Sudanese water expert Prof Seif al-Din Hamad said Ethiopia’s planned additional dams on the Blue Nile would not necessarily threaten downstream countries if their filling and operation are properly coordinated. He said regulated river flows could benefit Sudan by reducing floods, improving hydropower generation, lowering agricultural pumping costs and supporting more reliable water supplies. He called for stronger cooperation, data sharing and coordinated planning among Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt to maximise these benefits. 

(Source: ENA) 

Sudan 

Fresh RSF Defection to Sudanese Army Sparks Outrage Over Darfur War Crimes 

More than 300 fighters from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Brigadier General Musa Khamiseen, have defected to the Sudanese Armed Forces. The move has sparked tensions within the pro-army alliance, with Darfuri groups and rights advocates accusing Khamiseen of involvement in killings and other abuses during the siege and fall of El Fasher. They are calling for his arrest and prosecution, warning that RSF defections should not shield commanders accused of war crimes from accountability. 

(Source: Sudan Tribune) 

Somalia 

Somalia and Egypt Discuss Bilateral Relations and Security in the Horn of Africa 

Somalia and Egypt reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and security cooperation in the Horn of Africa after a telephone conversation between their foreign ministers. Egypt reiterated its strong support for Somalia’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, while pledging continued assistance in strengthening government institutions and combating terrorism and extremism. Cairo also pledged continued support for counter-terrorism efforts and called for sustainable funding for the AU and UN missions supporting Somalia’s security and stability. 

(Source: SONNA)