Victor Abuso

Africa, Dar es Salaam

Journalist at The Africa Report

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Kenya: Power struggle between Mbarire and Kindiki shakes ruling party UDA

3 weeks ago | theafricareport.com | Victor Abuso

Tensions within Kenya’s ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) are escalating, as a bitter fallout between two of its top leaders threatens to fracture President William Ruto’s political vehicle ahead of the 2027 elections. Cecily Mbarire, the UDA national chairperson and governor of Embu county, has publicly accused senior figures within the party and government of undermining her authority and interfering in her county’s affairs.
Rose Njeri: The tech activist at the heart of Kenya’s digital rebellion

3 weeks ago | theafricareport.com | Victor Abuso

Until last Friday, Rose Njeri was largely unknown to the broader Kenyan public. The 26-year-old software developer and mother of two spent most of her time writing code, working on open-source platforms and quietly building digital tools to bridge the gap between Kenya’s citizens and its power structures.
Somaliland’s Nairobi gambit: Embassy or provocation?

4 weeks ago | theafricareport.com | Victor Abuso

Somaliland has opened a diplomatic liaison office in Nairobi with the quiet blessing of President William Ruto – despite a public rejection from Kenya‘s own foreign ministry just days earlier. The move is being celebrated in Hargeisa as a historic step in the self-declared republic’s long-running campaign for international recognition. But it has triggered confusion in Nairobi and fresh concerns in Somalia.
Who is Ahmednasir Abdullahi, the lawyer defying Kenya’s Supreme Court?

1 month ago | theafricareport.com | Victor Abuso

Kenya’s judiciary has requested the arrest and investigation of one of the country’s most prominent lawyers, Ahmednasir Abdullahi, following a barrage of public attacks against Supreme Court judges whom he accuses of corruption and incompetence. Abdullahi, known both for his legal acumen and flamboyant public persona, has in recent months stepped up his criticism of the judiciary, claiming that the Supreme Court is “the most corrupt institution in Kenya”.
Kenya faces health sector meltdown as job cuts loom: ‘We won’t be dumped’

1 month ago | theafricareport.com | Victor Abuso

Thousands of health workers employed under Kenya’s flagship Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme face an uncertain future as a funding standoff erupts between the national and county governments. The Ministry of Health says it will hand over responsibility for these workers to county administrations from 1 July. Governors have pushed back, citing budgetary constraints and warning of a looming crisis if the move goes ahead.
Kenya: Gachagua assassination plot claim ‘dangerous’, says minister

1 month ago | theafricareport.com | Victor Abuso

Kipchumba Murkomen, Kenya’s interior cabinet secretary, has accused Rigathi Gachagua of reckless incitement following claims that the government is plotting to assassinate the former deputy president. “We’ll arrest you for incitement to violence. You are not untouchable,” Murkomen said, describing Gachagua’s remarks as “dangerous and inflammatory”. Africa Insights Wake up to the essential with the Editor's picks.
Kenya: Can Gachagua’s new party derail Ruto’s 2027 ambitions?

1 month ago | theafricareport.com | Victor Abuso

Standing before a crowd of jubilant supporters in Nairobi Thursday to launch his new Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), Kenya’s former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua wasn’t just announcing a break with President William Ruto’s ruling coalition. He was firing the opening salvo in what could become one of the most consequential political realignments ahead of the 2027 general election.
Kenya: Calls mount for Deputy President Kindiki to resign after court ruling

1 month ago | theafricareport.com | Victor Abuso

Kithure Kindiki’s role as Kenya’s deputy president faces a legitimacy crisis after the Court of Appeal ruled that the High Court bench that cleared his swearing-in following Rigathi Gachagua’s 2024 impeachment was improperly constituted. In a judgment delivered on 9 May, the appellate court in Nairobi found that Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu acted outside her constitutional mandate by appointing a three-judge bench to hear Gachagua’s petitions opposing Kindiki’s assumption of office.
Baby Pendo murder: Outrage as Kenya drops charges against police officers

1 month ago | theafricareport.com | Victor Abuso

Kenya’s decision to drop murder charges against eight of the 12 police commanders and officers implicated in the 2017 killing of six-month-old Samantha Pendo has triggered widespread outrage among human rights groups, reigniting fears of impunity and selective justice in cases of police brutality. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) announced last week that it had withdrawn charges against the senior officers, citing a lack of evidence.
Kenya: Gachagua, Kalonzo, Karua, Matiang’i intensify talks for united opposition against Ruto

1 month ago | theafricareport.com | Victor Abuso

Kenya’s opposition heavyweights have launched high-level talks aimed at forging a united front to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 general election. On Tuesday, at least eight prominent political figures convened in Nairobi for closed-door deliberations, with discussions led by veteran politicians Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.