African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The Founder and Executive Director of the Emerging Leaders Foundation, Madam Caren Wakoli, has called on the government to strengthen performance management in the public service through the adoption of robust performance contracting systems and the use of reliable data to assess the effectiveness of public institutions. Speaking during the opening day of the National […]
MERU, Kenya – Preparations for the 2026 Meru Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show are in their final stages, with hundreds of exhibitors expected to participate in this year’s exhibition themed, “Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Growth.” Speaking ahead of the four-day event, Meru ASK Show Chairman Mwithimbu Ng’entu said the exhibition […]
The head of South Sudan’s Juvenile Reformatory Centre at Juba Central Prison has raised alarm over worsening conditions for children in detention, revealing severe overcrowding, food shortages, malnutrition and prolonged delays in court proceedings that have left some juveniles waiting years for justice. In an interview with Prime Africa News Correspondent at the facility in […]
The government has assured Kenyans that the country has sufficient petroleum stocks to meet national demand and that fuel supply remains stable across the country despite growing concerns over global energy market uncertainties. Speaking during a familiarization tour of key petroleum infrastructure facilities in the Coast Region, Principal Secretary for Petroleum, said Kenya continues to […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – What began as a dream safari project destined for Kenya’s Maasai Mara and other world-class tourist destinations turned into a nightmare that two Swedish friends say will remain etched in their memories forever. Kenya, globally renowned as a leading tourism destination, now risks damage to its reputation over what some tourists describe […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – What began as a move to protect Iranian civilians and what the United States described as “foreign interests” from Iranian security forces—who allegedly killed between 3,000 and 30,000 civilians within the first 48 hours of nationwide demonstrations in January 2026—evolved into an unexpected 108-day war that brought much of the world to […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – A peace agreement brokered by Pakistan between the United States and Iran has sparked fresh hopes of lower fuel prices in Kenya, with global oil markets already responding positively ahead of the formal signing of the deal scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland. The breakthrough has fueled expectations that international crude oil […]
JUBA, South Sudan – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called on South Sudanese citizens to actively participate in the country’s constitution-making process, emphasizing that a permanent constitution must reflect the aspirations, values, and collective vision of all South Sudanese. The National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) Civic Education and Public Constitutions Workshop supported by […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – African leaders, scientists, and policymakers have called for urgent and coordinated action to protect the continent’s oceans from the escalating impacts of climate change, pollution, and overfishing, warning that millions of livelihoods and coastal communities are increasingly at risk. The appeal was made during the 9th Session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya and the United States have officially launched a landmark five-year health cooperation programme valued at $1.6 billion (KSh207 billion), bringing an end to months of legal disputes and public debate that had delayed its implementation. The agreement, known as the Kenya–U.S. Health Cooperation Partnership, is expected to strengthen Kenya’s healthcare systems, […]