[New Era] The Presidency has acknowledged growing concern over the leaking of key presidential decisions on public platforms before they are officially announced, saying the trend reflects the challenges of managing information in a fast-moving and open democratic society.

[Nile Post] Political leaders in Kabale District have expressed sharply divided views following the passage of the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, with critics warning that the law could shrink civic space while supporters defend it as necessary for national regulation and accountability.

[Nile Post] The Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 entered Parliament as one of the broadest and most controversial pieces of legislation in recent years.

[Scrolla] Disaster teams are rushing to move families into two community halls because the Kouga Dam is overflowing with flood water. Nelson Mandela Bay dams are filling up quickly but local leaders are begging people to follow strict disaster management instructions.

[Capital FM] Garissa -- An early morning spot check by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has raised concern over service delivery gaps in government offices after most public servants were found absent at 7:30am in the North Eastern Regional Offices in Garissa.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed that at least 19 Kenyan nationals have been killed in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, with dozens more still unaccounted for amid rising concerns over foreign recruitment into the war.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his legal battle against his impeachment after his legal team submitted a fresh set of prayers and reliefs before the court seeking to overturn the process that led to his removal from office.

[Premium Times] Many of the soldiers were captured after the military position in Kidal was taken over by a joint force of separatists and jihadists.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Disaster Management Centre has urged residents, motorists, and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution as heavy rainfall continues to cause widespread flooding and hazardous conditions across various parts of the metro.

[SAnews.gov.za] Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa expects law enforcement to take action against violent protesters, while emphasising that South Africans are not xenophobic.

[Independent (Kampala)] For two weeks, a 16-year-old girl living with sickle cell disease was treated for what appeared to be a stubborn chest infection. She had a persistent dry cough, chest pain and shortness of breath. Antibiotics failed to help. A chest X-ray showed no abnormalities. Routine blood tests did not point to infection.

[Vanguard] The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday convicted a former Minister of Power, Mr Saleh Mamman, of 12 counts of fraud and money laundering, charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).