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Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Friday, Kibet pointed to the untapped strength of young people, noting that they hold great potential to drive growth across key sectors of the economy. He urged them to focus on issue-based leadership while embracing opportunities in areas such as manufacturing, agriculture, infrastructure and the digital economy.
Other pressing issues include corruption and access to quality healthcare, each noted by 27 per cent of participants. The results show that while daily financial challenges dominate, voters are also closely monitoring governance and service delivery standards.
South Sudan’s National Elections Commission has set December 22, 2026, as the date for the country’s general election. This will be South Sudan’s first national vote since independence in 2011. The election has been delayed repeatedly due to civil conflict, weak institutions, and unmet legal and administrative requirements. The planned vote will include presidential, national, and sub-national legislative positions under the current transitional constitutional arrangement.
He insisted that the process remains the exclusive prerogative of Ukrainian citizens and authorities, even as the country continues to grapple with the realities of war.
Reflecting on his earlier bid for the Kiambu governorship, Kuria distanced himself from the loss and shifted the focus to outcomes rather than titles.
Addressing residents while on the campaign trail, Museveni said he had spoken to the children of former fighters to underline the weight of leadership and the trust voters place in those they elect. He warned that careless decisions during elections often leave ordinary people bearing the cost.
Kast won decisively with more than 58% of the vote in his third attempt at running for president.
Despite Zelensky’s statement, experts say practical challenges make wartime elections difficult. Soldiers on the front line may be unable to vote, millions of Ukrainians are displaced abroad, and extensive security measures would be required to ensure a fair process.
According to the statement, the missions welcomed the government’s admission that understanding “the root causes and circumstances of the violence, including deaths, is a vital step towards justice and reconciliation.”
PS Sing’oei met the grieving family this week, telling them that Kenya will stand with them until the remains of Ogutu are located and returned. He explained that the process had slowed in recent weeks because the swearing-in of key officials in Tanzania had not yet been completed, but expressed confidence that the new administration in Dodoma would now address the matter without delay.
Suluhu remarks come just days after the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, urged Tanzanian authorities to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation into reports of killings and other serious violations during and after the October 29 elections. Opposition figures claim that hundreds may have died, though the government has not released an official death toll.
Addressing the media in the capital, NEC Chairperson Abdikarin Ahmed Hassan said voters will be informed in advance about when and where to collect their cards. He highlighted that the Commission has designed a clear system to guide each registered voter through the process.