African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
MOMBASA, Kenya — President William Ruto has praised the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as one of Kenya’s most resilient and truly national political parties, saying other parties have much to learn from its organisational strength and ability to rise above ethnic and regional politics. Speaking Saturday evening during the ODM Founders Dinner at the party’s […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Hon. Josphat Gichunge Kabeabea, the Chairperson of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) and former Member of Parliament for Tigania East, following a coordinated search of his home and office on 14 November 2025. According to EACC, the arrest stems from an active investigation into allegations […]
Kenya has earned global recognition in sustainable agriculture after food marketer Dennis Andaye was crowned Best in Food Sustainable Solutions in Europe during the World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) General Assembly held in Rome. Andaye, a leading advocate for greener and more transparent food systems, emerged as the Best Farmers Market Manager for his outstanding […]
MERU, Kenya – A groundbreaking low-cost diagnostic machine developed at Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) is drawing national and international attention, with experts hailing it as a potential game changer for healthcare across Africa. The device — the OpenFlexure Microscope (OFM) — was the star attraction during the MUST Innovation and Exhibition Week. […]
Belém, Brazil — The African Coalition of Communities Responsive to Climate Change (ACCRCC) has joined global civil society groups in issuing a sharp warning over what they describe as the escalating corporate capture of the United Nations climate negotiations. Speaking at a high-profile side event during COP30, activists, community leaders, and human rights advocates condemned […]
Meru, Kenya — Clerics from the Upper Eastern region have cautioned political leaders against engaging in early campaigns, warning that the premature political activity is distracting government institutions from addressing the urgent socio-economic challenges facing Kenyans. The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) leaders drawn from Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, and Marsabit counties said […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — As world leaders head to South Africa for this year’s G20 Summit, the Fight Inequality Alliance Kenya (FIA Kenya) has issued a powerful appeal for a global economic order anchored in human dignity, fairness, and social justice—rather than corporate profit. Representing a wide coalition of civil society groups, grassroots networks, and community-based […]
Kenya’s Head of Public Service, Hon. Felix Kosgei, has urged heads of parastatals and representatives of government agencies to adopt a more citizen-centric approach in their service delivery, saying the shift is key to rebuilding public confidence in the Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking at a time when both the region and the African continent are […]
Kenya’s experience under devolution has continued to be one of the most ambitious experiments in governance in Africa, changing how power, resources, and responsibilities are distributed. More than a decade since its inception, it has reimagined local governance, where counties can now determine their priorities for development. Central to this transformation is the Senate, whose […]
KAKAMEGA, Kenya — British mining firm Shanta Gold Limited has announced the discovery of one of Kenya’s largest gold deposits to date, valued at approximately KSh 683 billion, in Kakamega County. According to an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report submitted to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Shanta Gold’s Kenyan subsidiary confirmed the presence of […]