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Kenya’s two major parties kicked out of election petition

The Supreme Court of Kenya on Tuesday rejected pleas from lawyers of the opposition coalition the National Super Alliance and the ruling Jubilee Party to be joined to the current petition challenging the election of President Uhuru Kenyatta.

[Live streaming] – Kenya election petition hearing

Hearing of the second election petition challenging the election victory of President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya started on Tuesday.

Somaliland: Citizens vote in presidential poll, social media blocked

The people of Somaliland are voting to elect a new President with over 700,000 voters expected to participate in the electoral process on Monday.

Kenyatta wants petitions against his victory dismissed

The President of Kenya has asked his country’s Supreme Court to dismiss two petitions filed against his October 26 victory.

Lupita furious at UK magazine for altering her look

The Kenyan born movie star, Lupita Nyong’o is angry at a UK magazine claiming the magazine altered her look.

Kenya’s opposition to resume protests over electoral reforms

The opposition in Kenya has announced that its supporters will resume regular street protests to push for electoral reforms in the country on Friday.

Tanzania: Six school kids killed in explosion

An explosion at a basic school close to Tanzania’s border with Burundi has left at least six school kids dead, in Kihinga village.

Kenyatta’s repeat poll victory challenged in court

The victory of Kenya’s President, Uhuru Kenyatta in last month’s repeat presidential election has been challenged at the country’s Supreme Court.

Doctors in Uganda on strike despite jail threat

Doctors in Uganda are reported to have embarked on an indefinite strike despite threats by the government to jail them for striking.

Kenya’s opposition boycotts products and services

Kenya’s opposition political party, National Super Alliance (Nasa) has announced that its members are boycotting products from companies it believes to be allies of the ruling Jubilee party.

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