African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Governor Simba Arati found himself in the hot seat during a session of the Senate Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations Committee yesterday, where discussions centered on Kisii County’s low development expenditure for the 2022/2023 financial year. The governor played the sympathy card during the session, alleging that Senator Richard Onyonka’s stern approach toward him was rooted […]
The company is expediting the restoration of mined-out areas following the depletion of mining reserves, with plans to cease operations by December 2024. The company has been mining rutile, ilmenite, and zircon, all precious minerals, since 2013, accounting for approximately 65 percent of Kenya’s mining industry by mineral output value. The rehabilitation of mined-out areas […]
Former AFC Leopards coach Jan Koops has begged the club to pay him his arrears as he continues to battle a life-threatening condition. Koops was first diagnosed with a heart condition in 2004 when he was fitted with a pacemaker to regularize his heartbeat. The pacemaker was supposed to be replaced within six to eight […]
Small holder farmers from Bungoma County have embraced the Agroecology model of farming with the sole aim of increasing food production and fighting the global effects of climate change. Farmers from Bungoma narrates that before embracing Agroecology they used to harvest 2- 3 bags of maize per acre. To ensure small holder farmers maximize on […]
Mwingi West Member of Parliament, Hon. Charles Ngusya Nguna, has firmly expressed his opposition to a recent legislative proposal aimed at extending the term limits of elected leaders in Kenya. Speaking during a public event in his constituency, Hon. Nguna reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the Kenyan Constitution and maintaining the integrity of the country’s […]
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has approved the prosecution of four senior officials from Taita Taveta County on corruption charges. In a statement on Wednesday, October 23, the ODPP submitted that Economic Advisor to the Governor Thomas Nyambu, former County Secretary Liverson Mgendi, former Chief Officer of Finance Christine Mwakera, and […]
Lomekwi Village in Turkana County is witnessing a transformation in its fishing industry following key interventions aimed at boosting sustainable fish production and strengthening community resilience. Mr. David Gosney, the USAID Mission Director, recently visited the village to observe the progress of these efforts. Local fishing communities have long faced challenges, including a lack of […]
The rising waters of Lake Turkana and prolonged droughts are displacing communities and threatening livelihoods in northern Kenya. This week, a United Nations delegation led by Ms. Reena Ghelani, UN Assistant Secretary-General, visited Turkana County to assess the impact of these climate-related challenges and explore how USAID Nawiri’s interventions are helping communities adapt. The visit […]
The IDF and Shin Bet announce that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed.In a joint statement, they say that recent IDF and Shin Bet activities reduced Sinwar’s area of operations, ultimately leading to his death. The statement explains that over the past few weeks, the 162nd Division and Gaza Division have been operating in […]
851,045 School age Children are out of School in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera countiesThis is according to Members of Parliament from the North Eastern region under the auspices of the North Eastern Parliamentary Group caucus. In a meeting at a Mombasa hotel, the MPs decried low education levels in the northern region as the rest […]