Kenya Power has announced planned electricity outages on June 26, affecting eight counties, including Kisii, for maintenance purposes. The update provides details on the specific areas impacted and the expected restoration times for power services.

In late September and early October 2025, protests erupted in Dar es Salaam over issues related to the rapid transit bus system, coinciding with the lead-up to general elections. A significant incident during this period highlighted the transport problems faced by commuters, prompting public outcry and demonstrations, according to Tanzania Affairs.

Rebels in Mali have demonstrated their capability to challenge the central government, highlighting the junta's struggles to maintain control over the expansive Sahel nation. This situation underscores the ongoing difficulties faced by the ruling military government in managing security and governance in the region, according to Channels TV.

Two years after significant protests by Generation Z against President Ruto's government, thousands of young people in Kenya are preparing to demonstrate once again. The upcoming protests are a response to ongoing issues that have prompted discontent among the youth.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced a six-hour power outage affecting parts of Abuja on Tuesday. In a statement issued Monday, the Federal Government-owned company said the blackout would result from annual maintenance work at its 132/33kV Katampe 1 Transmission Substation. The scheduled exercise means residents and businesses in the affected areas of the capital will experience temporary loss of electricity supply while the maintenance is carried out.

Westlands MP Wanyonyi has extended support to over 200 victims of a fire that occurred in Githogoro on June 26, 2026, around noon. The incident left many residents homeless as their houses and belongings were destroyed by the flames.