An opinion piece argues that Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba's tweets have moved from entertainment to serious diplomatic concern, with his posts now undermining regional relations and causing anxiety among embassies.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba's tweets have moved from entertainment to serious diplomatic concern, with his posts now undermining regional relations and causing anxiety among embassies.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority Director General says the mandatory motor vehicle inspection plan, initiated in 2016 and effective from June 2022, is needed to address national security, ensure roadworthy vehicles, and maintain vehicle records for national planning. He clarified that the four-year inspection threshold is calculated from a vehicle's date of manufacture rather than importation.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trials of two Ugandan government critics are resuming Tuesday as General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the 52-year-old son of President Yoweri Museveni and head of the army, intensifies a crackdown on activists and independent media. Analysts say he has become the dominant force in the country in recent weeks, with repeated statements that he intends to succeed his 81-year-old father.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Books and Newspapers Act (1960), Official Secrets Act (1968), and Penal Code provisions on sedition remain live instruments used to constrain Kenyan journalists and suppress reporting, according to this opinion piece. Recent examples include police shutdowns of broadcasters during June 2024 demonstrations and physical attacks on journalists covering protests.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the 52-year-old son of President Yoweri Museveni and head of the army, has ordered the arrest of leading activists and politicians in recent weeks and shut down the main independent media group. Trials of two government critics, including opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his lawyer Erias Lukwago, were set to resume, with analysts saying Kainerugaba has become the dominant force in the country.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority suspended enforcement of mandatory vehicle inspections on private cars after motorist complaints. Director General Nashon Kondiwa outlined what the regime would have covered: roadworthiness checks including registration and mechanical components like brakes and headlights, plus additional requirements for commercial vehicles such as reflective lights.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has criticized the government's approach to compensating police brutality victims without prosecuting the responsible officers, calling it a "half measure" and arguing that true justice requires criminal accountability through the courts, not just executive compensation.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kesses MP Julius Rutto has urged the Consumers Federation of Kenya to wait for Parliament to complete its consideration of the Finance Bill 2026 before approaching the courts, arguing that the three arms of government operate independently and should not interfere with each other's processes before due procedures are completed.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Treasury CS John Mbadi termed the nationwide transport strike over fuel price increases "uncalled for," saying the government has already absorbed a significant share of the global increase triggered by the US-Iran war, which he said is grappling Kenya with a crisis it did not cause.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka pledged continued support for journalists and media practitioners on World Press Freedom Day, commending their resilience and coverage of the 2024 Gen Z protests despite intimidation and media house closures. He cited constitutional protections for media freedom and freedom of expression.
3 May 2026 · Capital News →