African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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 […]
Webuye, Kenya – A section of sugarcane farmers from Bungoma County have thrown their weight behind the government’s decision to lease Nzoia Sugar Company to a private investor, Jaswant Rai, for a 30-year period. The move, which is part of a broader plan to revitalize struggling state-owned sugar mills, took effect on Saturday following official […]
Kajiado County – The Kenyan government is intensifying efforts to address the rising number of human-wildlife conflict (HWC) cases, with a renewed focus on timely reporting, accurate documentation, and efficient compensation processes . In a statement issued by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director General Erustus Kanga, victims of wildlife attacks are urged to promptly report […]
Twenty-seven police officers drawn from the Kenya Police Service, Administration Police Service, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have safely returned to the country following a successful deployment under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). The officers, led by Contingent Commander Mr. Dennis Wekesa, SSP, were received today at the National Police […]
Hamas has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander on Monday, the group said, paving the way for a possible return to ceasefire talks for the war-torn enclave. The Palestinian militant group said it is ready to be involved in negotiations to reach a comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire agreement. The Hamas statement did not indicate when the […]
Nairobi, Kenya — In a landmark move to integrate climate action with national security frameworks, the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Administration, today officially launched the National Climate Change Security Response Programme (NCCSRP) Chiefs Training at the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC). This two-day intensive workshop marks […]
As Russia commemorated the 80th Anniversary of its Victory in the Great Patriotic War on May 9, a notable presence among world dignitaries were leaders from several African nations, signaling a growing political and strategic alignment between Moscow and the continent. Victory Day in Russia, celebrated annually, honors the immense sacrifices made by the Soviet […]