African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
A precision airstrike that struck the Shajarah Tayyebeh Elementary School in southern Iran on February 28 is increasingly believed to have been carried out by the United States military, according to a joint investigation by The New York Times and Reuters. The strike, which occurred in the coastal city of Minab, has become the deadliest […]
Nairobi Kenya – The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has urged industries and manufacturers in Kenya to embrace energy efficiency measures as a practical way of lowering operational costs while sustaining production levels. Speaking during the inaugural CEOs breakfast meeting on the Energy Management Regulations, 2025, EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria said energy […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Leaders of the United Alternative Government have strongly opposed the proposed National Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2026, raising concerns that the initiative could weaken financial oversight and expose Kenya to potential economic and national security risks. Addressing the media during a press conference at the SKM Command Center in Nairobi, opposition leaders including […]
President William Ruto has lauded the newly signed KSh80 billion cooperation agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government, terming it a bold step toward resolving long-standing infrastructure and service delivery challenges in the capital. Speaking during an inspection tour of Dagoretti South and Dagoretti North constituencies on Tuesday, the Head of […]
Truecaller has announced a strategic reseller partnership with 365 Digital aimed at strengthening its advertising and monetization ecosystem across Kenya and South Africa. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Truecaller’s Africa expansion strategy, reinforcing its direct sales footprint and long-term commitment to building strong regional partnerships in two of the continent’s most dynamic advertising […]
Rabai, Kenya –Â The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, has assured residents of Kilifi County and Kenyans at large that the government is determined to ensure no citizen loses their life due to drought or floods. Speaking in Rabai, Kilifi County, the CS acknowledged the growing hardship facing […]
KISMAYO, Somalia — A soldier affiliated with local security forces in Kismayo has shot and killed journalist Abshir Khaliif Shide, a reporter working with Radio Waamo, in an incident that has sparked outrage within Somalia’s media fraternity. The fatal shooting occurred in the southern port city of Kismayo, the administrative capital of the semi-autonomous state […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The ASAL Humanitarian Network has sounded the alarm over a worsening drought crisis across Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), warning that more than 3.27 million people remain at risk of hunger despite the onset of the current rainy season. In a statement released by the humanitarian coalition—comprising 30 organizations—the network cautioned […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Nairobi on Monday issued a forceful condemnation of recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, warning of serious consequences while calling on the international community to act swiftly to prevent further escalation. Speaking during a press conference in the Kenyan capital, Iran’s ambassador […]
KARIOBANGI NORTH, Nairobi — The Anti Vandalism Unit has launched an intensified manhunt for a suspected chief vandalizer of restricted government infrastructure following a decisive multi-agency enforcement operation in Kariobangi North that led to the recovery of railway metal bars and a county light mast believed to have been illegally acquired for the scrap metal […]