The defence in the treason trial of CHADEMA official Tundu Lissu introduced election-observer claims and accounts of arrests, according to The Chanzo. A deputy CHADEMA secretary general told the court that the excerpts underpinning the charges were taken out of context from a three-hour speech about reforms. The testimony forms part of the defence's effort to challenge the prosecution's framing of Lissu's remarks.

A Tanzanian court has granted a 14-day extension in the treason trial of opposition figure Tundu Lissu, according to The Chanzo. Judges approved the two-week adjournment after the defence called Brenda Rupia, CHADEMA's communications chief, to testify about who convened an April 2025 meeting and invited the media. The case centres on treason charges against the CHADEMA leader, with the defence continuing to present witnesses as proceedings remain underway.

A CHADEMA party leader testifying for the defence in the trial of Tundu Lissu conceded in a Dar es Salaam court on Friday that the party chairperson intended his April 3, 2025 speech to reach the Tanzanian public and that its purpose was to press the government to undertake legal reforms to the electoral system. According to The Chanzo, the admission came as prosecutors continued challenging the defence's account of the speech, which is central to the case against Lissu.

The defence team of Tanzanian opposition figure Tundu Lissu told a court that CHADEMA's 'No Reforms, No Election' campaign stemmed from what it described as systematic irregularities in the 2024 local government polls, according to The Chanzo. A deputy secretary general of the party testified that the alleged failures in those elections drove the party's decision to push its electoral reform stance. The testimony forms part of proceedings in Lissu's ongoing case.

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has filed a formal complaint with the Media Council of Kenya against KTN and The Standard, demanding a retraction of reports about events in Homa Bay on August 16. According to her complaint dated September 7, 2026, a KTN broadcast aired September 6 and a Standard article published September 7 contained unverified allegations she says unfairly linked her office to the developments and prejudiced her administration.

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has issued a three-day ultimatum demanding the arrest of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and nominated MP Joseph Wainaina over alleged hate speech. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, August 31, she warned that a section of Mt Kenya leaders would withdraw political support for President William Ruto if law enforcement fails to act. Wamuchomba also accused the administration of selective application of the law, claiming it shields allies from prosecution while ignoring inflammatory remarks.