African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
In a heartbreaking incident, four people, including three students from Dr. Aggrey Boys’ High School in Wundanyi, Taita Taveta County, have died following a bus accident. The crash occurred on the Wundanyi-Mwatate road, in the Josa area, after the minibus they were traveling in suffered a brake failure. The vehicle crashed at the notorious Josa […]
Jan 31st (Prime Africa) – In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, seized control of the strategically significant city of Goma this week. Despite calls from world powers for an immediate withdrawal, the insurgents seem determined to assert their authority by restoring order […]
The 5-day mid-term retreat in Naivasha, themed “Marshalling House Business: Progress Made This Far and Lessons Learnt,” commenced on Monday, January 27, 2025, and provided a comprehensive review of legislative achievements during the first three sessions of the 13th Parliament. The retreat also set the stage for strategic planning for the fourth session. A proposal […]
TUESDAY, 29TH, KIGALI – At least 288 Romanian mercenaries fighting for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government were captured by M23 rebels in Goma, following the city’s fall earlier this week. According to an M23 official, the fighters were later transferred to Rwanda, where they are now being processed for repatriation to Romania. This […]
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has delivered a strong message to African leaders at the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit 2025, urging them to reduce their dependence on foreign aid, especially after the United States’ decision to halt federal assistance globally under President Donald Trump’s administration. Kenyatta emphasized that excessive reliance on external funding […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Republic of Kenya has expressed deep concern over the violent attacks on its embassy offices and personnel in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as protests against the ongoing conflict in Eastern DRC erupted. The mob attacks, which included looting and destruction of property, also targeted the Uganda embassy, with […]
Bungoma County, January 28, 2025 – In a bold move to enhance food security and agricultural output, Bungoma County has announced plans to supply subsidized fertilizer and seeds to over 22,000 farmers this planting season. The initiative, aimed at improving yields for maize – the region’s staple crop – is a key component of the […]
Taita Taveta – Wundanyi Constituency is witnessing a significant transformation in its education sector, as the area Member of Parliament, Danson Mwashako, continues to champion better learning conditions for the youth. On January 24, 2025, Mwashako, alongside Education Cabinet Secretary Dr. Julius Ogamba, officially opened two newly-constructed schools featuring 16 state-of-the-art classrooms in Wumingu Kishushe […]
Monday, 27th, Nairobi – In a powerful show of solidarity, Taita Taveta leaders, spearheaded by Wundanyi Member of Parliament (MP) Danson Mwashako, have raised their voices over the persistent challenges facing teachers in the region. This comes following numerous complaints from educators who continue to work under harsh conditions that remain largely unaddressed by the […]
Monday, 27th, Nairobi – The besieged Congolese city of Goma was rocked by heavy artillery fire on Monday as France warned the regional capital was on the brink of falling to militia fighters and Rwandan troops.The M23 armed group and Rwandan soldiers entered Goma’s center on Sunday night after weeks of advancing on the main […]