African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi, Kenya — Nairobi is set to receive KSh80 billion under a new cooperation framework between the national government and the Nairobi City County Government, in what is being described as one of the largest intergovernmental financing arrangements in recent years. The funds — nearly four times the county’s current allocation — are earmarked for […]
Athi River, Kenya — Kenya has commissioned Africa’s largest animal feed manufacturing facility in Athi River, Machakos County, in a landmark move aimed at doubling national milk production, enhancing feed standards, and strengthening the country’s position as a regional livestock powerhouse. The KSh 3 billion facility, established by De Heus Animal Nutrition, was officially launched […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Giorgia Meloni has reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to strengthening strategic ties with African nations, outlining a broad agenda focused on investment, debt relief, human capital development, and peacebuilding during her address at the opening of the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. Speaking before African leaders and international partners, the Italian Prime […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — António Guterres has declared that Africa’s vast mineral wealth must primarily serve the interests of its people, warning against continued exploitation by external powers and calling for fair, sustainable value chains across the continent. In a statement posted on X on Monday, the United Nations Secretary-General emphasized that Africa should move […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has sharply criticised recent appointments to the National Land Commission (NLC), arguing that the exclusion of a surveyor undermines the technical capacity required for effective land governance. In a strongly worded statement, the professional body—representing land surveyors, valuers, land administrators, geospatial experts and other land-sector […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has onboarded more than 500 fuel stations onto the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) fuel module following its rollout in December 2025, marking a major step toward enhancing transparency and tax compliance in the petroleum sector. The onboarded stations represent approximately 16 percent of fuel outlets […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Nairobi Bar Show, one of Africa’s premier celebrations of beverage culture, drew bartenders and mixologists from across the globe this week for a high-profile mixology showdown at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in the heart of the capital. The annual event, held from February 6 to 15, reached its peak […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, has reaffirmed the country’s unwavering commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and security ties with Egypt following high-level bilateral talks in Nairobi with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. Dr. Mudavadi described Dr. Abdelatty’s official visit as a defining moment […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Global financial markets were rocked Tuesday after gold surged to a fresh record and the US dollar weakened, as escalating tensions between US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell heightened fears over the independence of the world’s most influential central bank. Investors fled US assets amid growing concern that […]
Imenti Constituency, Kenya – Members of Parliament from Meru County have sharply criticized Oburu Odinga over remarks suggesting interest in the Deputy President’s position currently held by Kithure Kindiki, warning that the seat is neither vacant nor open to political negotiations. Speaking at a public rally in Central Imenti Constituency, the legislators cautioned the Orange […]
