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Ugandan police crack down on rising campaign violence linked to NUP supporters
Global Affairs

Ugandan police crack down on rising campaign violence linked to NUP supporters

Ten people have been arrested as police warn all candidates to follow campaign laws and maintain order. In a statement released on October 29, 2025, from Kampala Police Headquarters, authorities acknowledged that while most campaign activities have been peaceful, some individuals have increasingly provoked officers, creating an unacceptable level of aggression.

Bodies from Shakahola being loaded onto vehicles. PHOTO/Online
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Long wait ends as Shakahola victims’ families begin burials

For nearly two years, the remains of the victims were kept at Malindi Sub-County Hospital mortuary, carefully preserved and labeled while forensic teams worked to match DNA samples to families eager for closure.This week, authorities launched a new phase of releasing identified bodies, this time including 37 victims, providing families with the opportunity to finally say goodbye.

Kenya drops certificates for Grade 6 and 9 learners under new curriculum
Education and Career

Kenya drops certificates for Grade 6 and 9 learners under new curriculum

The new documents will not display traditional grades such as A, B, C, or D, nor the actual marks scored. This information will only be shared with the Ministry of Education for placement purposes into senior school. Certification will now only be awarded at the completion of basic education — at the end of Grade 12.

Education Ministry withholds funds from 29 schools over ongoing verification
Education and Career

Education Ministry withholds funds from 29 schools over ongoing verification

The Education CS further told MPs that 570 out of 990 primary schools failed to submit updated data to the ministry even after receiving half of their funds, a gap that continues to complicate the disbursement process. According to Ogamba, about 6,000 schools countrywide, ranging from primary to senior secondary, are still non-compliant with the ministry’s requirements, with some institutions operating with as few as 45 pupils.

132 dead in Rio police raid on favelas, sparking public outcry
Global Affairs

132 dead in Rio police raid on favelas, sparking public outcry

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed alarm at the scale of the killings, with the justice minister saying he was “astonished” that the federal government had not been briefed prior to the raid. The United Nations Human Rights office also condemned the incident, calling it “horrifying” and urging a thorough investigation into the use of force by police.

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe speaking during the 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Financing in Mombasa/HANDOUT
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Kenya calls for affordable, long-term financing for farmers

Speaking during the 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Financing, hosted by the African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA) in Mombasa, Kagwe said that Kenya’s agriculture sector, which directly and indirectly contributes nearly 50% of the country’s GDP, requires financial solutions aligned with its seasonal cycles and long-term capital needs.

Two killed in Tanzania election unrest, Amnesty condemns police response
Global Affairs

Two killed in Tanzania election unrest, Amnesty condemns police response

Following the demonstrations in Dar es Salaam, the city’s Special Zone Police Commander Jumanne Muliro imposed a 6:00 pm curfew, cautioning residents to stay indoors until further notice. The measure followed reports of young people attempting to stage protests in Kimara Kibo, which were quickly broken up by security officers. Armoured police vehicles were later deployed along major roads, including Morogoro Road, to maintain order.