African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Washington, D.C. – Kenya and the United States have reaffirmed their long-standing, respectful, and strategic partnership following high-level bilateral talks held in Washington, D.C., between Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and U.S. Secretary of State Senator Marco Rubio. The meeting focused on advancing regional and continental peace and security, deepening trade and investment relations, and strengthening […]
Summary Nairobi, Kenya – A Kenyan court has handed down landmark fines to four men involved in the attempted trafficking of thousands of rare queen ants, in a case that experts say signals a shift in global biopiracy from iconic species like elephants to lesser-known but ecologically vital insects. Magistrate Njeri Thuku on Wednesday fined […]
Nairobi, Kenya – In a landmark step towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the government has launched a nationwide registration drive for inmates under the Social Health Authority (SHA), ensuring that even those behind bars are not left behind. The initiative was officially launched at Lang’ata Women Prison in Nairobi and will cover all correctional […]
Bungoma, Kenya — The Mt. Elgon Development Network has called for Members of Parliament (MPs) to be stripped of control over the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), arguing that the current setup fosters corruption and political manipulation. In a memorandum submitted to a National Assembly committee conducting public participation forums in Bungoma, the group […]
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 […]