This archive report was first published on 23 May 2020.
On May 20, 2020, Burundians went to the polls to elect a new president, marking the end of President Pierre Nkurunziza's 15-year rule.
The polls were a significant moment in Burundi's history, with the country's future hanging in the balance.
As the results were announced, anxiety gripped the nation, with many wondering what the future held for the country.
According to The East African, Ngugi wrote in an opinion piece that the judiciary's stance could mean the end of the 40-day rule for thieves, a reference to the country's new laws.
Meanwhile, an editorial in The East African noted that Burundi's future rests on a smooth power transition.
