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Bongo Star Search 2026 Heads to Nairobi as Regional Expansion Begins

Patricia Waigwa February 25, 2026

Auditions for Bongo Star Search 2026 will land in Nairobi on March 7 and 8. The auditions will take place at the Hilton Nairobi. This marks the first official Kenyan registration in the show’s history. Consequently, Kenyan creatives now have a direct pathway to the regional stage. Season 16

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Tanzanians Criticise iShowSpeed’s Kenya Tour, Allege Government Influence

Alfonce Mutuku January 15, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya — iShowSpeed’s visit to Kenya has ignited heated debate online, with some Tanzanians questioning how the tour unfolded. Kenya featured among the destinations selected for the popular “Speed Does Africa Tour.” The American YouTuber has already toured several African countries as part of the initiative. However, soon after his arrival in Kenya, Tanzanian […]

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Tanzanian Authorities Detain Kenyan Officers After Pursuit

Patricia Waigwa January 7, 2026

Officers Arrested in Tanzania Two Kenyan police officers were arrested on January 6 by Tanzanian authorities. Moreover, they crossed the border while pursuing a suspect accused of false pretence. Police Report Confirms Incident According to Lungalunga Police Station in Kwale County, the officers were attached to Tononoka Police Station Crime Office. Additionally, they were

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Kenya Blocks Citizens From Joining Tanzania Protest Chaos

Alfonce Mutuku December 9, 2025

Kenya and Tanzania have increased security along their border to stop Kenyans from joining planned protests in Tanzania. Oloililai Deputy County Commissioner Andrew Mwiti said on Monday that Kenya will block anyone trying to cross the border to incite violence or take part in the demonstrations. He spoke during a neighbourhood security meeting in Longido […]

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Tanzania Marks Independence Day Amid Protests, Heavy Security

Kevin Matende December 9, 2025

Tanzania is today marking its 64th Independence Day, but the mood is far from celebratory. This year’s event comes with heavy security, fears of unrest, and concerns over a possible internet shutdown. Protest Threats Disrupt National Plans The 2025 celebrations are unfolding amid anxiety over anti-government protests planned in several major cities. On December 8, […]

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US Senate Calls for Investigation into Tanzania Poll Violence

Kevin Matende November 25, 2025

Pressure is mounting on Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu as the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee demands an independent investigation into alleged human rights abuses during the recent elections. The committee’s statement followed a CNN investigation by Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo, which exposed the government’s crackdown on protesters and alleged mass

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Tanzanian Police and Airtel X Accounts Hacked. Suluhu Death Hoax

Cyrus Machogu May 20, 2025

In a concerning cybersecurity breach, the official X (formerly Twitter) accounts of the Tanzanian Police and Airtel Tanzania were hacked. The unauthorized posts disseminated false information about President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s death, sparking widespread confusion and concern among citizens and international observers. The Tanzanian government has since confirmed