African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka had a heated exchange with Abdi Mohamud, Deputy CEO of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), during a Senate session. Onyonka criticized the EACC for failing in its duties, particularly concerning allegations against First Choice Recruitment Agency, accused of defrauding thousands of Kenyan youths. Onyonka suggested that the EACC should be […]
Circumcision remains a crucial rite of passage among many African communities, an ideal that is considered as a moment of transformation from childhood to adulthood. The Bukusu community in Western part of Kenya is one of the communities still pricticing circumcision rite . Throughout the month of August in every even year, this community that […]
The Senate issued a firm message to the government regarding the controversial Adani deal, with Senator Onyonka Richard Momoima leading the charge. In his statement, he not only called for the protection of whistleblower Nelson Amenya, who has been facing harassment and threats, but also delivered a bold message to President William Ruto’s administration. Tell […]
Dida’s 2022 conviction stems from charges of stalking and intimidating an unidentified individual in the US.Dida, the former teacher who rose to the national limelight during Kenya’s 2013 presidential race, was found guilty of two charges. Dida, the former teacher who rose to the national limelight during Kenya’s 2013 presidential race, was found guilty of […]
Today, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Ms. Rebecca Miano, visited the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) in Tsavo West National Park for a familiarization visit. Established in 1990, the LEA is mandated to provide paramilitary training and upskilling courses to KWS uniformed staff and other wildlife stakeholders. Since its inception, […]
Twelve people have been confirmed dead after a grisly accident occurred at the deadly Nithi Bridge on the Meru-Embu highway on Saturday night.Confirming the incident, Tharaka Nithi police commander Zacheous Ng’eno said that the accident involved two motor vehicles, a matatu and a pickup, one heading towards Nairobi and the other heading towards Meru. Commander […]
The government has secured a Sh40 billion loan from China to advance 15 halted road projects across more than ten counties, aiming to alleviate the issues caused by incomplete infrastructure. Ndindi Nyoro, Chairman of the Budget and Appropriation Committee, announced that construction is set to begin next month and will take approximately three years to […]
Dreams of what was anticipated to be the First-Ever County Green Space at the heart of Voi has perhaps temporarily been put on hold as a complaint law suit has been launched against the project. On 4th August 2024 Taita Taveta County Government through governor Andrew Mwadime , Kariako Central Residents Self help Group in […]
Kenya plans to increase diaspora remittance to sh1 trillion by 2027 Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said. Mudavadi said that last year Kenyans working abroad sent home Sh.671 billion which was bigger than the traditional foreign income earners of tea and coffee combined signaling the new cash cow for the country. Speaking during the […]
Namibia has announced its plan to kill 723 wild animals to feed citizens who have been affected by the worse drought the country has experienced in 100 years. In a statement dated August 26, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism announced that the animals will include 30 Hippos, 60 buffalos, 50 impalas, 100 blue […]