Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged members of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party to avoid actions that could be seen as supporting President William Ruto's government. Musyoka warned that doing so could undermine their critical role as the opposition. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong opposition to hold the government accountable.
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President William Ruto has enacted the IEBC Amendment Bill of 2024, aiming to reconstitute Kenya's electoral commission. This landmark legislation, passed on July 9, seeks to enhance diversity and representation in the IEBC by expanding the selection panel. It is an effort to address past electoral injustices and improve public trust in the electoral process.
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The first 2024 presidential debate saw Trump and Biden clash in a unique format with muted microphones and no audience. Experts like Dan Abrams and Elizabeth Vargas analyzed the candidates' performances. Biden's energy was concerning early on, while Trump benefited from not being able to interrupt. The debate's impact on undecided voters remains unclear.
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Kenya's National Assembly's Finance Committee has removed several contentious taxes from the Finance Bill, 2024, following protests in Nairobi and stakeholder pressure. The committee is preparing to present its report to the House, with divided opinions between ruling and opposition MPs. Protests, declared illegal by police, led to arrests and condemnation from the Law Society of Kenya.
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Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as the President of South Africa through a historic coalition deal between the ANC and opposition parties, including the DA. This comes after the ANC lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years during last month's elections. Ramaphosa emphasized unity and cooperation in his victory speech, reflecting the new political landscape of South Africa.
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Giorgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, cements her influence in European politics as her right-wing party, Brothers of Italy, achieves a significant victory in the European Parliament elections. With far-right parties gaining momentum across the EU, this shift signals a substantial change in the political landscape.
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Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II is reinstated as the Emir of Kano following a historic resolution by the Kano State House of Assembly. This decision reverses the 2019 law that fragmented the Kano Emirate into five smaller entities and was seen as politically motivated to reduce Sanusi's influence.
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Babatunde Olarewaju, a political leader from Lagos, criticizes President Bola Tinubu's administration for exacerbating financial hardships through impoverished policies. He accuses the leadership of failing to tackle pressing issues, amid increasing economic challenges and political discord within the PDP.
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