African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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 […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Two multi-billion-dollar rail projects are quietly reshaping the future of Africa’s mineral wealth. One heads west to the Atlantic Ocean backed by the United States and Europe. The other stretches east to the Indian Ocean with strong Chinese support. At stake are vast reserves of copper, cobalt and other critical minerals needed […]
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has commended Australian mining firm Base Titanium for successfully rehabilitating large sections of land at its former Kwale mining operations, describing the effort as a model for responsible mineral extraction in Kenya. Less than two years after mining activities ceased, significant environmental recovery is already visible across the once-active […]
The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, has defended the newly introduced modular learning model in technical institutions, saying it is designed to equip learners with employable skills faster and address rising unemployment. Speaking in Meru County during the third graduation ceremony at […]
Residents of Meru County have received a major boost in the fight against climate change following the launch of the Subuiga Dam in Kisima Ward, Buuri Constituency. The dam, with a capacity of 150,000 cubic metres, is expected to significantly improve water availability for more than 10,000 residents from Matunda, Ntumburi, and Subuiga areas. The […]
The government has acknowledged that some students are unable to join Grade 10, due to financial challenges. Addressing the media at Harambee House in Nairobi,Government spokeman Isaac Mwaura says the government is embracing various measures including ,presidential and ministerial bursaries, as well as funds from Members of Parliament and county governments. However, the government has […]
Njabini, Kinangop – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i on Sunday joined United Opposition leaders Rt. Hon. Rigathi Gachagua and Hon. Justin Muturi for a church service at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Njambini Parish, where he delivered a pointed critique of the government’s performance and outlined the opposition’s priorities on governance and service delivery. Addressing […]
Nairobi, Kenya – A new study has revealed a striking disconnect between awareness and adoption of online schooling in Kenya, despite the country’s growing readiness for digital education. Research conducted by Koa Academy shows that while nearly 80 per cent of Kenyan parents are aware that full-time online schooling options exist, only 9 per cent have […]
Meru, Kenya — The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, has defended the newly introduced modular learning model, saying it is a game changer that will help young people acquire jobs faster. Speaking in Meru County during the third graduation ceremony at Mukiiria […]