African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Bukembe, Bungoma County – Furious workers from the troubled Nzoia Sugar Company brought traffic to a grinding halt on the busy Webuye-Bungoma highway on Tuesday, in a dramatic protest against the controversial privatization of the mill to businessman Jaswant Rai. Armed with placards, sugarcane stalks, and unwavering anger, the protesters lit bonfires and erected makeshift […]
In Summary Nairobi, Kenya – Archbishop Philip Anyolo of Nairobi has officially confirmed that His Eminence John Cardinal Njue will not take part in the forthcoming papal conclave at the Vatican due to health reasons, despite being eligible and invited to attend. In a statement released on Monday, Archbishop Anyolo clarified growing public interest and […]
Worldcoin has suffered a major legal setback in Kenya after the High Court ordered the immediate deletion of all biometric data the company collected from Kenyan citizens during its controversial 2023 data collection campaign. In a decisive ruling delivered on Monday, Justice Roselyne Aburili found that Worldcoin’s operations violated Kenya’s Data Protection Act, citing the […]
Former U.S. Vice President and Nobel Laureate Al Gore is set to visit Kenya from June 12 to 14, 2025, to lead a high-impact climate training session as part of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training, a global initiative aimed at empowering grassroots action against climate change. In a statement released by The Climate Reality […]
Webuye, Kenya – Fear has gripped residents of Bunjosi village in Misikhu Ward, Webuye West Constituency, Bungoma County, after 25 individuals were hospitalized following the consumption of suspected contaminated milk. The affected persons are currently receiving treatment at Webuye County Hospital and Bokoli Sub-County Hospital. According to health officials, 20 of the victims were admitted […]
Kampala (PrimeAfrica)– Uganda’s top military commander and son of the president, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has claimed on social media that he is detaining a prominent opposition figure in his private basement — a chilling development that has intensified concerns about growing authoritarianism under President Yoweri Museveni’s regime. Edward Ssebuufu, widely known as Eddie Mutwe, has […]
ADDIS ABABA – In an extraordinary summit convened under the auspices of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), regional heads of state gathered on Monday to address the rapidly deteriorating situation in South Sudan, amid escalating violence and a fragile peace process under renewed strain. In his opening address, IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu […]
Tel Aviv, Israel – A missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels landed near Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport on Sunday, sparking widespread panic among passengers and prompting swift threats of retaliation from Israeli leadership. This marks a significant escalation in regional tensions as the Iran-aligned group intensifies its attacks in support of Palestinians in Gaza. […]
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has called on residents of the Mt Kenya region to unite with fellow Kenyans in building a cohesive and prosperous nation, emphasizing that Kenya’s development is deeply anchored in unity of purpose. Speaking during a church service at the African Independent Pentecostal Church of […]
Migori County, Kenya — What was anticipated to be a successful and symbolic development tour in ODM leader Raila Odinga’s political stronghold turned into an embarrassing scene for local leaders and the presidency, after an unidentified individual hurled what appeared to be a shoe at President William Ruto mid-speech. President Ruto, who has embarked on […]