African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya (Prime Africa News) — When vision begins to fade, life steadily shrinks. Faces become harder to recognize, movement grows tentative and simple routines turn into daily struggles. For 26 residents of Nairobi’s informal settlements, this had become an unavoidable reality—until a sight-restoring intervention brought clarity back into their lives. The beneficiaries, drawn from […]
NAIROBI — Kenya has taken a decisive step toward tapping its long-awaited petroleum potential after the Government formally approved the South Lokichar Basin Field Development Plan, a historic decision that positions the country on the verge of joining the ranks of oil-producing nations. The announcement was made by Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Hon. […]
The Government of Kenya has suffered a major setback after the United States cancelled funding for the development of a Ksh7.76 billion Geographic Information System (GIS) platform designed to manage urban transport data and ease Nairobi’s growing traffic congestion. The revelation is contained in the National Treasury’s Energy, Infrastructure, and ICT Sector Working Group Report […]
MERU, Kenya – Prime Africa News’ Eastern and Northeastern Region Correspondent, Nelson Mutwiri, has officially tied the knot in a vibrant Ameru traditional wedding held on Saturday, November 22, in a celebration steeped in culture, heritage, and community pride. Mutwiri, a respected journalist under Infonile Communications Limited, exchanged vows with his longtime fiancée, Winfred Mutwiri, […]
WUNDANYI, Kenya – Taita Taveta County joined the global community in celebrating World Fisheries Day at the Horticultural Practical Centre (HPC) in Wundanyi, spotlighting major strides made in strengthening the fisheries and aquaculture sector. This year’s global theme was “Nurturing Fish, Feeding Future; Sustainable Aquaculture for Resilient Communities.” Speaking during the event, County Executive Committee […]
Rapper Nicki Minaj has backed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that Christians are facing persecution in Nigeria, calling for urgent global attention to what she described as a “deadly threat.” Minaj made the remarks on Tuesday during an event hosted by the United States mission to the United Nations. President Trump has repeatedly argued that […]
Two female students kidnapped alongside at least 25 other children and a teacher from a boarding school in Kebbi State, north-western Nigeria, have successfully escaped from their abductors, local authorities have confirmed. The girls fled on Monday as the armed militants were marching them into the bush following the early-morning attack on Government Girls Comprehensive […]
Two of East Africa’s rising golf stars, Rwanda’s Celestin Nsanzuwera and Uganda’s Ronald Rugumayo, are set to compete in two high-profile Sunshine Tour events in South Africa this month, following invitations extended through the Sunshine Development Tour–East Africa Swing (SDT–EAS). The pair will headline regional representation at the Vodacom Origins of Golf, slated for 20–23 […]
Climate change continues to disrupt farming in Kenya, especially in dry and semi-arid regions where water scarcity is pushing smallholder farmers to the brink. With agriculture being the main source of income for most rural households, farmers are now being encouraged to adopt modern, climate-smart techniques to safeguard their livelihoods. In Meru County, Lewa Wildlife […]
Nadra Mohamed Ahmed was seven months pregnant when she grabbed her two young children and fled her hometown of El-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region. Violence had intensified, and survival became a race against time. For nearly 40 kilometres, Ahmed walked along unsafe roads, carrying her four-year-old daughter on her back and clutching her six-year-old son’s […]