African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya – William Ruto on Wednesday assented to the Supplementary Appropriations Bill, 2026 at State House Nairobi, approving a significant expansion of the national budget aimed at addressing urgent priorities while safeguarding development spending. The newly enacted law raises total government expenditure by KSh393 billion—from KSh4.301 trillion to KSh4.695 trillion—marking one of the largest […]
Kenya has taken a significant step toward transforming its livestock sector with the commissioning of Africa’s largest animal feed manufacturing facility in Athi River, Machakos County. The KSh 3 billion plant, established by De Heus Animal Nutrition, was officially launched in February 2026 by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe. The milestone project is part of […]
Mombasa, Kenya – Coastal leaders allied to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) on Tuesday held a political sensitization engagement in Mombasa, rallying residents to support President William Ruto and his development agenda in the region. The meeting is part of an ongoing coastal mobilization tour by UDA leaders aimed at strengthening grassroots support and consolidating […]
Dar es Salaam: The commission investigating breaches of peace during and after Tanzania’s October 2025 General Election has been granted an additional 21 days to complete its work, pushing the new deadline to April 24, 2026. According to a Government Gazette notice dated April 4, the extension was approved following a formal request by the […]
KWALE, KENYA — Beneath the sacred, mist-shrouded forests of Kwale County lies a mineral treasure trove that could rewrite Kenya’s economic future. But as the government reopens the bidding for the Mrima Hill niobium and rare earth deposits, it faces a high-stakes balancing act between global geopolitical demands, a dark history of corruption, and the […]
BEIJING — In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global academic and creative communities, several of China’s leading universities have announced the discontinuation of numerous arts and humanities degrees. The institutions cite the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) as the primary driver, arguing that traditional roles in these fields are being fundamentally […]
South Sudanese civil society activist Edmund Yakani has called on the country’s leadership to urgently investigate alleged disparities in government payments, warning that failure to act could erode public trust and destabilize key state institutions. Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said his appeal follows growing complaints and evidence […]
Mombas, Kenya – The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has dismissed claims of cartel infiltration in the alleged fraudulent importation of oil, terming the accusations as politically motivated and misleading. Speaking during a press briefing in Mombasa, UDA Secretary General Omar Hassan refuted allegations by opposition leaders suggesting the involvement of top government officials in the […]
Coastal leaders allied to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) on Saturday held their fourth day of political sensitization engagements in Ganze, Kilifi County, as they rallied residents to support President William Ruto and the government’s development agenda. The engagement is part of an ongoing regional mobilization tour aimed at strengthening grassroots support across the Coast […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya’s tourism sector has staged a remarkable comeback, recording robust growth in 2025 and reaffirming its role as a key pillar of the national economy. According to the latest Kenya Tourism Sector Performance Report 2025, the country generated approximately KSh 500 billion in tourism earnings, driven by a significant rise in both international […]