African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
In a verdict that could fundamentally reshape the global digital landscape, a Los Angeles jury today found social media titans Meta and Google negligent for the “addictive” design of their platforms. The ruling marks a historic victory for a young plaintiff and sets a precedent that could hold Big Tech accountable for a burgeoning youth […]
Tribulations facing former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju stem from a 9-year court battle that docked English shores before commencing in Kenya, exhausting all the levels of the country’s judicial hierarchy except the Supreme Court. It all began 11 years ago; precisely the year 2015, when the East African Development Bank (EADB) granted the former Rarieda […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Mutahi Kagwe has issued a stark warning to global investors and developed nations, declaring that failure to finance climate-smart agriculture in Africa could trigger widespread disruption across global food systems. Speaking during the 3rd Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa in Nairobi, the Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary shifted the […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has secured a major global sporting breakthrough after being selected to host the FIFA Women’s Series matches in April 2026, marking the first time the country will stage a FIFA global football event on home soil. The announcement, made by Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya, […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenyan journalist and press freedom advocate Bill Otieno has issued a powerful open letter to global leaders, demanding an immediate end to ongoing conflicts and stronger protections for journalists working in war zones. In the letter dated March 23, 2026, Otieno addresses heads of state across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and North […]
Kenyans are increasingly taking charge of their financial futures, with a growing number prioritizing savings despite mounting economic pressures, a new report by Tala reveals. According to the 2026 MoneyMarch Report, shifting financial behaviors reflect a heightened pursuit of stability, security, and preparedness in an uncertain economic environment. The report shows that 59 percent of […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — Former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has announced that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will field candidates in all elective positions in the 2027 General Election, except for the presidency, where the party will support William Ruto for a second term. Speaking in Mombasa, Joho—who now serves as Cabinet Secretary for Mining—said ODM […]
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Journalists and media stakeholders across East Africa have strongly condemned the detention of two Somali journalists in Mogadishu’s Dayniile District, raising fresh concerns over press freedom in the country. The two female reporters, Amiira Salaabeen of Kaab TV and Iqro Abdullaahi of FIVE TV, were reportedly arrested on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, […]
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan has downplayed calls by Hassan Joho to be considered for the Deputy President position in the 2027 General Election, insisting the ruling party has its own structured plans. Speaking during a consultative meeting with UDA leaders in Nyali, Mombasa, Omar dismissed what he termed as […]
A French naval task group under the Jeanne d’Arc Mission made a stopover at the Port of Mombasa from March 13 to March 16 as part of a five-month deployment across the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The task group, comprising the amphibious assault ship Dixmude (L9015) and the frigate Aconit (F713), is on a mission […]