African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
President Donald Trump’s Oval Office meeting with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky devolved into a shouting match, with the US president telling Ukraine’s leader “make a deal or we’re out” during an angry exchange about the nature of US support, and whether Zelensky had demonstrated enough gratitude.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has mourned the late Malava MP, Malulu Injendi, describing him as a steadfast, visionary, and dutifully firm leader. Mudavadi hailed the late legislator for his role as a unifying figure who tirelessly supported initiatives aimed at improving the lives of his constituents and bringing Kenyans together. Mudavadi emphasized that Malulu […]
March 1st, Zanzibar – The First Lady of Kenya, Mama Rachel Ruto, was in Zanzibar to attend the launch of the #WeAreEqual campaign, an initiative spearheaded by the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). This campaign, led by Africa’s First Ladies, is focused on driving transformational change in education, health, gender-based violence, and […]
The family of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati, who passed away on Thursday night, says they are yet to establish the cause of his death. Speaking to the press outside Lee Funeral Home, family spokesperson Eric Nyongesa Wafula explained that the family will hold a meeting Friday evening to discuss […]
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati is dead.Chebukati died at a Nairobi hospital following a long illness. He was aged 63. A lawyer by profession, Chebukati was appointed IEBC Chairperson by former President Uhuru Kenyatta in January 2017 with his six-year term coming to a conclusion on January 17, 2023. He […]
SAMBURU COUNTY– For pastoralist communities in Samburu County, the signs of climate change are no longer abstract predictions but a harsh reality. Six consecutive failed rainy seasons, from 2019 to early 2022, have decimated livestock, pushing families to the brink of survival. The prolonged drought, a stark indicator of changing weather patterns, has transformed fertile […]
The United States and United Kingdom have refused to sign an Artificial Intelligence Action Summit declaration calling for policies “ensuring AI is open, inclusive, transparent, ethical, safe, secure and trustworthy”. The summit in Paris on Monday and Tuesday brought together representatives from more than 100 countries to discuss how to reach a consensus on guiding […]
It is simplistic to dismiss the outcomes of the Paris AI Action Summit as underwhelming or disappointing. Yes, the US and the UK declined to sign the final statement, underscoring the challenges in achieving a global consensus on AI governance. But this was not unexpected and aligns with Trump’s ‘America-first’ policy. US Vice President JD […]
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb17—President William Ruto has offered to host the second bi-annual African Climate Summit later this year if no other African country is willing to take on the task. Speaking on Sunday while chairing the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Ethiopia, […]
February 16th , Nairobi – The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) could breakup if the situation in the eastern part of the country remains unchanged, the African Union warned on Sunday. The rebel group M23 has been on the offensive in the eastern part of the country since the beginning of the year, […]