AllAfrica News: Governance

[Scrolla] King Misuzulu kaZwelithini fired Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi as Traditional Prime Minister on Tuesday, accusing him of misrepresenting the King's position on the Ingonyama Trust to Parliament. Inkosi Phathisizwe Chiliza, who has served as deputy Traditional Prime Minister since late 2024, has been appointed to the role with immediate effect.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has fined Nakuru Town East Member of Parliament David Gikaria Sh2.5 million over remarks made during campaigns for the Ol Kalou by-election, ordering that the amount be paid within 48 hours of its determination.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Opposition leaders have accused President William Ruto's administration of presiding over an escalating wave of political violence, warning that the country risks sliding into political intolerance unless state institutions act impartially and uphold the rule of law.

[Daily Maverick] The Lindela Repatriation Centre is reportedly struggling to accommodate growing numbers of people seeking to return home. Last week, two buses carrying Malawian nationals were turned away after the facility allegedly reached capacity. This came amid emerging reports of poor living conditions.

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A fabricated screenshot circulating on Facebook falsely claims Uganda's chief of defence forces announced on X that he had overthrown his father, president Yoweri Museveni. There is no trace of the post on his verified account, and no credible media outlet has reported such a coup.