African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
A silent but alarming crisis is unfolding at the Kiryandongo refugee camp in Uganda. The worsening mental health of refugees, exacerbated by harsh living conditions and past traumas, has led to a troubling rise in suicides. According to a United Nations survey, 41 suicides were recorded between January and October 2024, along with over 130 […]
Cameroon has become the first foreign buyer of petroleum from the Dangote refinery. The first export of 60,000 tonnes of refined petroleum went to Neptune Oil, a major distributor and retailer in Central Africa. The company said it was working with the refiner to establish ‘a reliable supply chain that will help stabilize fuel prices […]
After years of struggle with inconsistent water supply caused by frequent electricity outages and financial constraints, residents of Maralal have welcomed the commissioning of the rehabilitated and solarized Maralal Water Treatment Plant. Supported by USAID through the Feed the Future initiative, this project marks a major step toward addressing the chronic water challenges in the […]
The National Government has commissioned Sh47 million state-of-the-art gemology equipment at the Taita Taveta National Polytechnic (TTNP), the first of its kind in Kenya. The facility aims to bridge the skills gap in gemstone identification, grading, and value addition.Speaking during the commissioning, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Principal Secretary (PS), Dr. Esther Muoria, […]
For Decades Taita Taveta locals have hopelessly been living under the cloud of poverty and unforgiving climate that has never appreciated their agricultural efforts . Being one of the counties playing a big role in boosting the economy of the country , her diverse availability of precious colored stones and industrial minerals has caught the […]
Hewatele has received Ksh. 2.5 billion (USD 20 million) in funding to build a medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at Tatu City. Hewatele is a medical oxygen producer in Kenya. Hewatele secured the funding from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Finn fund, Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF), UBS Optimus Foundation and Grand Challenges Canada. […]
President William Ruto has commended the Kenya Wildlife Service for embracing the digitization of services and increasing its revenues substantially. The President said the institution is now able to cover up to 87 percent of its budget. Ruto noted that this has enhanced service delivery, including enabling KWS to acquire 98 vehicles that will help […]
The government has launched an aerial application of bird repellents to control the quelea bird menace devastating wheat and barley farms. This innovative solution seeks to protect crops, safeguard farmers’ livelihoods, and enhance food security amid significant losses caused by the infestation. Speaking at the launch, in Mau Narok, Narok County, Dr Paul Ronoh, Principal […]
It’s a last minute trip that’s a long time coming. On December 2, US President Joe Biden will travel to Angola for what is likely the final foreign trip of his presidency. It’s also his first to Sub-Saharan Africa, and it fulfills a promise Biden made during the US-Africa Leaders Summit in 2022 to travel […]
He succeeds South Sudan President Salva Kiir whose one-year term has come to a close. President Ruto has described his predecessor’s leadership in the bloc as “exemplary” and “visionary”. “Under his steady stewardship, the EAC has made remarkable strides in deepening integration,” the President said. He takes over the regional mantle at a time when […]