edwin rwigi

Reforming Jaywalker/Geriatric Millennial/Student of Development/Urban Governance/ #PhDing at @GlobalDevInst @OfficialUoM ~ Usual disclaimers apply

[edwin rwigi @edrwigi]

If I were a rich boy (🎶na, na, na, na), if I had all the money and time in the world I would want to do this research project:

[The Kenyan Vigilante @KenyanSays]

Jacinta Onyango, mother of 12-year-old Kennedy who was killed by the Kenyan government on June 25th, lectured young government propagandists on live TV yesterday on KTN News.

[Shoba Gatimu @shobanes]

That time they arrested Lichuma from Mathare social justice, threw him on a lorry. High above them, he proceeded to give them a few truths on why Kenyans are protesting. Waliaibika mpaka akashuka.

[FOX Sports @FOXSports]

June isn’t over yet, but Zlatan has already won Employee of the Month

@Ibra_official

[Chisomo Kalinga, PhD @ChisomoWrites]

Kemi Badenoch is twisting like a possessed women trying to completely undermine the concept of racism. “Deal with the crime, not with the identity.” Completely bat shit & dangerous precedent as she gears up to dismantle the Equality Act.

[WARÚHIÚ @kamauwaruhiu]

I love young people

[edwin rwigi @edrwigi]

I guess there'll be no "accept and move on" come the 2027 general election, judging by Alutalala's commitment to a perfect hairline at whatever cost.

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

Dr. Alutalala Mukhwana: The total registered voters in 2026 when we came in was 22,352,923. We have registered 250,391. We have 50.9% being male and 49.1% being female. Above 35 years we have 67.35%, below 35 years we have 32% that tells you that the bulk of those who are leading in terms of voter registration are those above 35 #CitizenExplainer

[The Kenyan Vigilante @KenyanSays]

Miringa, a Kenyan boy creating a ‘People’s IEBC’ to prevent any form of rigging, has come up with a way for Kenyans to beat the government at its own game if it tries to switch off the internet!

[Rash ™ @Rashousmane]

Sijawahi jua decision zangu zinaweza boo mtu hii design😂

[Politics UK @PolitlcsUK]

🚨 BREAKING: Keir Starmer hits back at Donald Trump's criticism of the UK not getting involved in the strikes on Iran

"It is my duty to judge what is in Britain's national interest. That is what I have done. And I stand by it"

[PhD_Genie @PhD_Genie]

Adjusting your paper to the journal's word limit.

[edwin rwigi @edrwigi]

@ThePhDPlace

[edwin rwigi @edrwigi]

@ThePhDPlace

[Maria Sarungi Tsehai @MariaSTsehai]

‼️🚨TRACKING TANZANIA MASSACRE‼️
Website is up
Everyone shall be remembered 🙏🏽
Kila mtu atakumbukwa

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Pia kuna mkusanyiko wa picha na video ya mauaji
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Jina, Umri, Makazi na alipoonekana mara ya mwisho, tarehe na mazingira aliyoonekana (nyumbani, kwenye maandamano) na kama kapatikana mzima utujulishe na kama mwili umepatikana ama la!

Tusiache kuweka record tuliowapoteza ni binadamu kama sisi na walikuwa na haki ya kuishi!

[edwin rwigi @edrwigi]

@HeyHeyBlinky This line always cracks me up: "Dame amejam juu dough haikam / Na siwezi kum-show ati life ni exam..."

[Engineer Faisal @PyeparFaisal]

The Indian police came up with this campaign to curb excessive honking in Mumbai 😂

[The Kenyan Vigilante @KenyanSays]

Former Tusker Project Fame judge Ian confronts a government driver driving a GK vehicle in Nairobi!

[Hopewell Chin’ono @daddyhope]

The African Union elections report on Tanzania is now out, and it is even more scathing than the SADC report.

One wonders where the African Union Chairman found the courage to congratulate Madam Dictator for winning an election that his own organisation describes as a scam and a fraud.

These are the main points from the report, which you can read in full on my Telegram Channel via this link, https://t.co/f3TcNRwoAl

The African Union Election Observation Mission’s preliminary report on Tanzania’s 2025 general elections highlights several irregularities across the pre-election, election day, and post-election phases. The mission was led by former Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi.

1. Lack of Political Competitiveness

— The main opposition party, CHADEMA, boycotted the elections, and its leaders Tundu Lissu and John Heche were arrested.

— The ACT-Wazalendo presidential candidate was disqualified, severely undermining electoral competition.

— The AU mission concluded that these developments “diminished the competitiveness” of the elections and violated the AU Charter’s principles of political participation.

2. Flawed Legal and Constitutional Framework

— The Constitution prohibits challenging presidential results in court (Article 41(7)).

— Independent candidates are barred from running (Article 39(1)).

— INEC commissioners are appointed by the president, compromising institutional independence.

— These provisions violate the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and AU election principles.

3. Biased Electoral Administration

— Senior public officers served as returning officers, and the Prime Minister’s office oversaw the INEC, undermining independence.

— The AU mission said this “concentrated significant powers in the presidency.”

— Some observers were denied access to polling stations and early voting closings.

4. Media Restrictions and Internet Shutdown

— Widespread restrictions on media and digital platforms, including bans on social media and deregistration of outlets.

— Total internet shutdown from election day until 3 November 2025, which the AU described as having “hindered citizens’ access to information” and “limited observers’ ability to report.”

5. Security Force Abuse and Election Violence

— Protests, gunfire, curfews, and violence occurred in major cities such as Dar es Salaam and Mwanza.

— Observers faced security risks and could not reach polling areas.

— The AU noted allegations of excessive use of force and politically motivated abductions that were never investigated.

6. Manipulation and Irregularities in Voting

— Reports of ballot stuffing, voters being given multiple ballots, and unchecked identities at polling stations.

— Some ballot counts did not tally, and observers were expelled during counting.

— The AU concluded that these practices “compromised election integrity.”

7. Voter Apathy and Low Turnout

— Widespread low voter turnout due to lack of competition, arrests of opposition leaders, and mistrust in the process.

8. Civil Society and Voter Education Obstruction

— CSOs faced selective accreditation, with some only approved four days before the vote.

— Restrictions on online platforms limited voter education and outreach.

9. Gender and Youth Representation Issues

— Women mostly participated through special seats, not open competition.

— Youth participation was minimal due to financial barriers and political patronage.

10. Final Assessment

The AU mission concluded that:

“The 2025 Tanzania General Elections did not comply with AU principles, normative frameworks, and international obligations for democratic elections.”

It described the environment as not conducive to peaceful or credible elections and called for urgent constitutional and political reforms, including protection of human rights and media freedoms .

The elections did not comply with AU principles, normative frameworks, or international standards for democratic elections. They were bogus.

[Boniface @kilundeezy]

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[The Kenyan Vigilante @KenyanSays]

“Many of the people who have died are our fellow youths. You are not scaring us , you are making us courageous,” a Tanzanian man narrates, describing how police were shooting young people on the streets.