African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Aberdares, Kenya – What was meant to be a joyful day of health, fitness, and team spirit turned into a night of anxiety and frustration when a middle-aged woman from Utawala, Nairobi County, vanished during a mountain climbing expedition in the Rurimeria region of the Aberdares. Teresiah Muthoni, a resident of Utawala, is believed to […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda took a major step forward today, as more than 1,100 business groups in Nairobi received tools, equipment, and funding support aimed at boosting small-scale enterprises and uplifting marginalized communities. Speaking during the Nairobi County Empowerment Programme at State House, Nairobi, the President affirmed the government’s unwavering commitment […]
ACCRA/DAR ES SALAAM/KAMPALA – Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda face the highest risk in Africa of a sharp drop in their foreign-exchange reserves if global gold prices suddenly tumble, Fitch Solutions’ BMI unit has warned. The three countries rely heavily on bullion for export revenues, with gold accounting for as much as 45% of Ghana’s export […]
BUSIA, Kenya – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Saturday carried out a coordinated search operation targeting six senior officials of the County Government of Busia over allegations of procurement irregularities, conflict of interest, theft of public funds, and unexplained wealth. The high-profile operation is part of ongoing investigations into tenders worth KES 1.4 […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has concluded a five-day specialized training in Nairobi focused on Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level. The program is part of the coalition’s ongoing efforts to strengthen member states’ capacity to combat financial crimes linked to terrorism. The training brought together high-ranking […]
HALFTIME: First half end in stalemate as enya 1- 1 Angola In Summary With both teams chasing a spot in the knockout stage, today’s match is expected to be a decisive moment in the group. With both teams chasing a spot in the knockout stage, today’s match is expected to be a decisive moment in […]
Nairobi, Kenya – A light aircraft crashed on Thursday afternoon in the Mwihoko area of Githurai 45, in Nairobi, Kenya. Several people are feared dead after a light aircraft belonging to the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) crashed into buildings in the Mwihoko area of Ruiru, Kiambu County. In Summary Military and police personnel […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on Thursday held an intensive performance contract negotiation session for the Financial Year 2025/2026 with officials from the State Department for Wildlife, under the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife. The high-level talks were led by the Chairman of the KWS Board of Trustees, Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Walter […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator James E. Risch, a senior Republican and ranking member of the influential Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has introduced a bill aimed at reviewing Kenya’s designation as a major non-NATO ally (MNNA), just over a year after the status was conferred. Senator Risch submitted the proposal on August 1, citing concerns […]
The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes, Hon. Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku, officially flagged off a large-scale relief food distribution exercise at Chakaleri Grounds in Mwatate Constituency. This vital initiative comes as part of the Government’s ongoing nationwide efforts to support vulnerable communities facing acute food insecurity due to prolonged drought […]