African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The U.S. government is teaming up with Kisii County to revitalize the agricultural sector and mining industry, aiming to enhance food security and create job opportunities. U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, is on a two-day fact-finding mission to explore initiatives like biodegradable banana fiber sanitary pads from Eco-Bana, agricultural produce value addition (including bananas […]
The government and stakeholders in the agriculture sector are advocating for the production and adoption of climate-smart seed varieties that are drought-resistant to adapt to climate change and enhance food security. The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Director of Seed Certification and Plant Variety Protection, Simon Maina, reported that in 2024, 37% of newly […]
President William Ruto has urged local banks to lower interest rates in order to stimulate economic growth by providing affordable loans to micro, small, and medium scale traders. He noted that after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) further lowered the Central Bank Rate to 12 per cent early this month from 12.75 per cent […]
Thousands of residents from across the county have today turned up for free medical camp conducted in collaboration with the M-Pesa Foundation (Zuri Health). As the county continue to strengthen partnership to create awareness and improve cancer screening, hundreds benefited from screen for cervical, breast, prostate, and colon cancers. In addition, residents accessed specialized services […]
In a landmark ruling, the Siaya Magistrate Court awarded journalist Josiah Omolo Odanga Ksh. 3 million in damages after finding the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) liable for defamation. The case, filed by Odanga in May 2024, revolved around two press statements issued by MCK in January 2024 that falsely implicated him in unprofessional conduct. […]
On October 10th, 2024, the rich heritage of Taita Taveta County was on full display at the highly anticipated Dawida, Pare, Taveta (DAPATA) festival, held in the vibrant town of Taveta. The event brought together leaders, community members, and cultural enthusiasts to celebrate the customs, traditions, and history of the Dawida, Pare, and Taveta communities, […]
Kenya will send 600 more police officers to Haiti next month to bolster an international anti-gang mission, President William Ruto said on Friday during a visit by the Haitian prime minister intended to speed up deployments to the force. At least 10 countries have promised to send a total of about 2,900 troops to participate […]
The All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) has called for an end to human trafficking and modern day slavery across the African Continent. The clarion call has been reached during the ongoing High Level Consultation on Migration, Trafficking in Persons and Modern Slavery conference in Kenya. Speaking in Nairobi Tuesday, Chief Doliwura Zakari, Chairperson, Steering […]
Residents and business community in Taita Taveta County have a golden opportunity to showcase their impact , innovation and trade investment opportunities to investors during the 6th Jumuiya Agribusiness & Blue Economy Investment conference JABEIC 2024 to be held on 27th to 29th November at Voi. The platform of over 1400 delegates offered by the […]
Football in Kenya has long been a battleground of debate and controversy, and the latest saga surrounds the manipulation and alteration of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) electoral voter register in Mandera County. Allegedly orchestrated by Ismail and his regime, this controversy has cast a shadow over the credibility of the FKF and raised serious […]