In the dailies: Fighting for survival, Thursday by-elections turn to high stakes

Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrest

Tanzania has canceled its upcoming Independence Day celebrations, with the allocated funds to be redirected towards rebuilding infrastructure damaged during recent election unrest. This decision comes amidst calls from the opposition for demonstrations on December 9 regarding killings that followed last month's disputed poll.

IEBC Boss Responds to Videos of Voter Bribery in Malava

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has responded to viral videos purportedly showing voter bribery in Malava Constituency ahead of the November 27 by-elections. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon stated that no formal complaint has been filed and the authenticity of the videos cannot be verified without proper channels.

Gachagua Alleges Another By-Election Rigging Plot

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democratic for the Citizens Party (DCP), has accused the government of plotting to rig the upcoming Narok Town Ward by-election on Thursday, November 27. He sent a letter to IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon detailing allegations of mobilized police and "state-sponsored goons" aiming to disrupt voting and intimidate agents.

Bare-knuckle fights as Ruto allies, opposition vie for polls prize

Kenyan politicians are engaging in aggressive campaigns for the upcoming Thursday by-elections, with prominent figures like Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi directly confronting the United Opposition.