African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Kwale, Kenya: The Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to revive the dormant Kwale International Sugar Company Limited (KISCOL), a move expected to restore thousands of jobs, revive sugarcane farming across the Coast region and inject billions of shillings into the local economy. [spacer height=”20px”] Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe announced […]
KYUSHU, Japan – An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.1, with its epicenter in the Kumamoto region of Kumamoto Prefecture, occurred around 4:27 p.m. on Tuesday. A seismic intensity of 7 on the Japanese scale was recorded in the Kumamoto region, and a lower 6 in Amakusa and Ashikita. The epicenter was at a […]
Oman presented Iran with a proposal for a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz and collect voluntary fees. The proposal has regional backing and would prevent Iran from exercising sole control over the waterway, the source said. [spacer height=”20px”] The proposal is based on the Strait of Malacca, where those who use the […]
MOMBASA, Kenya – As Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election, politicians across the country are stepping forward to declare their ambitions for various elective positions, setting the stage for what is expected to be a highly competitive political season. [spacer height=”20px”] In Mombasa County, a new generation of youthful leaders has begun campaigning to unseat […]
MERU, Kenya – The 2026 Lewa Safari Marathon has reached a historic milestone after cumulative fundraising from the annual event surpassed 10 million US dollars, reinforcing its role as one of Kenya’s leading conservation fundraising initiatives. [spacer height=”20px”] More than 1,300 athletes from 33 countries participated in this year’s race at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, with […]
South Sudan – Civil society leader Edmond Yakani says unresolved historical grievances among political leaders are fueling divisions and undermining prospects for a peaceful democratic transition in South Sudan. [spacer height=”20px”] In audio shared with Prime Africa News Correspondent in Juba, the Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said, South Sudan is […]
JUBA, South Sudan – South Sudan’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced a phased adjustment of the telecommunications tariff exchange rate, citing rising operational costs and the need to sustain reliable telecommunications services across the country. [spacer height=”20px”] Addressing the media in Juba on Thursday, NCA Director General Rizig Dominie Samuel said the measure is intended […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Principal Secretary for the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Susan Mang’eni, has called for a national conversation on reforming Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies to ensure corporate investments directly empower young entrepreneurs and small businesses through grant funding. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during the Kenya Development Cooperation (KDC) […]
South Sudan’s prominent civil society activist, Edmond Yakani, has warned that the country risks violating its own electoral laws and undermining the credibility of the planned December 2026 elections unless political leaders urgently address legal, financial and security challenges facing the electoral process. [spacer height=”20px”] Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress […]
MERU, Kenya – The government plans to set up a Kenya Forest Service (KFS) monitoring and operations base in Imenti Forest. This area is part of the larger Mount Kenya Forest ecosystem. The initiative aims to strengthen forest conservation and protection using modern technology. [spacer height=”20px”] During the official opening of the Meru University of […]