African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
New York / Nairobi – As President William Ruto addresses the United Nations General Assembly this week, seeking to reassure the world of Kenya’s commitment to investment and reform, a different story is quietly unfolding at home. International investors and donors, long regarded as Kenya’s lifeline, are growing increasingly frustrated by a mining regime that […]
New York, USA – President William Ruto has urged African leaders to unite in championing urgent reforms of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), insisting that Africa’s exclusion from permanent membership is “unacceptable and indefensible.” Speaking during the 7th Summit of the Committee of Ten (C-10) Heads of State and Government on the Reform of […]
Nairobi, Kenya (Prime Africa News) – Kenya’s mining sector is once again under the spotlight, with the Mines Rights Board (MRB) facing sharp criticism over what industry players describe as systemic abuse and regulatory capture. Tasked under the Mining Act, 2016 with oversight of licensing, cadastre management, and adjudication of disputes, the MRB is accused […]
Mombasa, Kenya — President William Ruto has launched the Mombasa Commuter Rail Service, a transformative project aimed at addressing congestion, delays, and unreliable road transport between Mombasa’s central business district (CBD) and the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) terminus at Miritini. The new service is expected to deliver faster, safer, and more affordable travel for thousands […]
Voi, Kenya — Taita Taveta County has taken a decisive step toward transforming its energy future with the official launch of the County Energy Plan, a comprehensive roadmap aimed at scaling up energy access, attracting investment, and positioning the county as a regional leader in sustainable power solutions. The landmark event, hosted at the scenic […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Ride-hailing giant Uber has expanded into wildlife tourism with the launch of Uber Safari, a new service that allows customers to book guided safari trips to Nairobi National Park directly through its app. The feature enables users to reserve three-hour day or night safari experiences between two and 90 days in advance. […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding the Mau Forest Complex through a landmark initiative, the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme (MFC ICLIP). Speaking during a high-level roundtable with key stakeholders, Dr. Ng’eno underscored the ecological […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, has called on millers to scale up food fortification efforts as Kenya intensifies its push towards food sufficiency and nutrition security. Speaking in Nairobi on Tuesday during the Kenya Millers Fortification Index (KMFI) 2025 Awards Ceremony, Mudavadi […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya’s commitment to food fortification received a major boost this week as industry leaders, policymakers, and development partners gathered in Nairobi for the 2nd Annual Kenya Food Processing and Nutrition Leadership Forum and the 2025 Kenya Millers Fortification Index (KMFI) Awards. The high-level forum, hosted by the Cereal Millers Association and TechnoServe […]
Kilifi, Kenya – President William Ruto has assured global and local investors that Kenya offers a predictable and secure investment climate in its Special Economic Zones (SEZs), backed by clear policies and stable laws. Speaking on Tuesday during a panel discussion after presiding over the groundbreaking ceremony of the 2,000-acre Vipingo Special Economic Zone in […]