African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Kenya’s growing engagement with China has sparked concern in the United States Senate, following President William Ruto’s recent state visit to Beijing and his remarks positioning Kenya and China as “co-architects of a new world order.” U.S. Senator Jim Risch, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Tuesday questioned whether Washington should continue […]
Tripoli, Libya – The fiercest fighting in Libya’s capital in years subsided on Wednesday following a ceasefire announcement by the Government of National Unity (GNU), offering a fragile calm after days of deadly militia battles. Residents across Tripoli described scenes of devastation and fear as rival armed groups clashed in a fresh struggle for control […]
Istanbul, Turkey – A high-level Russian delegation arrived in Istanbul on Thursday for the first face-to-face peace negotiations with Ukraine in over three years, signaling a potential diplomatic shift amid a war that has drawn global concern. Russia’s Foreign Ministry confirmed the arrival, saying the team was “ready for serious work,” though few concrete details […]
Bungoma, Kenya – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested and interrogated three directors of Ramagon Construction Company over allegations of a multi-million shilling fraud involving Matili Technical Institute in Bungoma County. The suspects—Abdi Barre Abdi, Hassan Barre Abdi, and Nagenye Mohamoud Dahir—were apprehended in Bungoma town and detained for over fifteen hours at […]
Kenya’s President William Ruto has no shortage of names — or opinions. From “Hustler” to “Zakayo,” the flood of nicknames he has acquired reflects not only his complex political journey but also the shifting moods of a restless nation. Addressing a recent rally in Nairobi, Ruto himself poked fun at the phenomenon: “You have given […]
Eldama Ravine – Kenya’s First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto has called on Kenyans to embrace a blend of indigenous knowledge and modern farming practices to boost household food production and strengthen national nutrition. Speaking during the national rollout of the Mama Kitchen Garden Program at the Koibatek Agricultural Training Center in Eldama Ravine, Nakuru County, […]
KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda has surged ahead in East Africa’s economic race, posting a robust 5.7% real GDP growth in 2024, according to the 2025 Economic Survey released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The impressive performance sees Uganda outperform regional heavyweights Kenya and South Sudan, signaling a new phase of economic momentum […]
In Lilongwe’s busy Mchesi Market, 30-year-old Enock Dayton stands beside a small pile of green bananas—what’s left of his once-thriving fruit business. Born and raised in Molele village in Thyolo, southern Malawi, Dayton has sold bananas for most of his life. But in recent months, he’s watched his stock—and profits—dwindle. “We used to grow our […]
KIAMUMBI, Kenya – Smiles and heartfelt gratitude filled the air at Agape Special Centre as officers from Detail 79 of the National Police Service (NPS) carried out a transformative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at supporting children living with autism. In a moving event marked by compassion and community spirit, the officers donated essential […]
In a landmark diplomatic engagement underscoring the growing strength of South-South cooperation, Kenya and the Dominican Republic today held their inaugural Political Consultations in Santo Domingo, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations between the African and Caribbean nations. The high-level consultations were led by H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, E.G.H., Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet […]