African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya — More than 60 teams will battle for county honours as the Safaricom Chapa Dimba county finals take place across eight counties in Kenya’s Eastern Region this weekend. The matches are scheduled for Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, with teams from Isiolo, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni and […]
KWALE, Kenya — Kaya elders in Kwale County are calling for urgent government intervention to protect sacred forests from land encroachment, stone extraction, tree cutting and other human activities threatening sites they say have been safeguarded by communities for generations.. [spacer height=”20px”] The elders want the government to undertake fresh surveys of Kaya lands, establish […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya is reinforcing its strategic position as a primary center for healthcare investment, manufacturing, procurement, and cross-border trade as over 5,500 healthcare professionals, investors, and policymakers gather in Nairobi for the World Health Expo (WHX) 2026. [spacer height=”20px”] The three-day international exhibition officially opened on Wednesday at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre […]
KAMPALA, Uganda — Fine Spinners Limited has announced a further US$5 million investment in state-of-the-art textile manufacturing machinery, bringing the company’s total investment in its Ugandan mill to US$35 million since its incorporation. [spacer height=”20px”] The latest investment is part of the company’s growth strategy and is aimed at strengthening its production capacity and positioning […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — East African countries are strengthening cross-border surveillance and response mechanisms, including the One-Stop Border Post approach, as part of coordinated efforts to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus and other infectious disease outbreaks across the region. [spacer height=”20px”] The approach has been identified as one of the mechanisms supporting early detection […]
NAIROBI, KENYA — The ongoing expansion of the 233-kilometre Rironi–Mau Summit Road is set to transform one of Kenya’s busiest and most accident-prone transport corridors into a modern, safer and more efficient highway. [spacer height=”20px”] The project, being supervised by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), is targeted for completion by June 2027 and is […]
MGENO, Taita Taveta — Residents of Mgeno and surrounding areas are set to benefit from clean, safe, reliable and affordable piped water following the extension of the Josa Modambogho Water Project to the community. [spacer height=”20px”] The expansion marks a significant milestone in efforts to address the longstanding water challenges facing residents in the area, […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi, marking the first time the global athletics showpiece will be staged on African soil. [spacer height=”20px”] President William Ruto welcomed the decision, describing the successful bid as a victory for generations of Kenyan athletes who have made the country synonymous with excellence […]
EDITORIAL COMMENTARY TAITA TAVETA, Kenya – The unfolding debate over the survey and subdivision of Kishamba B Community Land in Taita Taveta County has reached a critical moment—one that requires sobriety, transparency and, above all, a commitment to protecting the interests of ordinary community members. [spacer height=”20px”] At the centre of the controversy is the […]
TAITA TAVETA — Residents of California and Mwaranginyi villages in Mwatate, Taita Taveta County are set to benefit from improved access to clean and reliable water following the commissioning of two water tanks under the Josa Modambogho Water Project. [spacer height=”20px”] The two facilities were commissioned this morning as part of ongoing efforts to expand […]