African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kenya’s six Regional Economic Blocs to enhance collaboration between the public and private sectors. The agreement, unveiled at the 6th Jumuiya Agribusiness and Blue Economy Investment Conference (JABEIC) in Voi, Taita Taveta County, marks a critical step in unlocking Kenya’s […]
Fishermen in Malindi town, Kilifi County have urged the government to take possession and repair two large Chinese fishing vessels that have remained stuck at the Bunthwani beach for over three years. The fishermen said that through the ministry of fisheries and blue economy, the government was in a good position to stop the danger […]
Bungoma County government has entered a four years-long partnership to empower women and girls, boost Education, leadership opportunities and gender inequality initiatives. Bungoma County’s sexual and gender-based violence prevalence is 23 per cent, compared to the national average of 13 per cent. Between 2016 – July 2023, data from the county shows that 9,089 cases […]
Makueni, one of the top ten counties that recorded the highest maternal mortality in the country, has not recorded a single death due to excessive bleeding in public health facilities since 2022 due to an aggressive strategy of ensuring healthcare workers can detect when mothers have excessive bleeding and treat within 15 minutes. One of […]
Kisii , Nairobi , Busia and Narok senators ; Richard Onyonka , Edwin Sifuna , Okiya Omtata and Ledama Olekina respectively , have been rated as one of the top 12 performing senators nationwide . In a data released at Jamuhuri Kenya Awards , Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna was ranked top with 69.7% , followed […]
In a landmark step towards industrialization, Taita Taveta County is set to host the region’s first steel manufacturing plant. The upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for the Devki Steel Mills, slated for December 3, 2024, will be officiated by His Excellency President William Samoei Ruto. A pre-visit to the site, led by Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, […]
This year’s great Chepsaita Marathon dubbed run for Education is expected to give back to needy students to the tune of KSH 10,000,000 in ten schools. Speaking at Chepkemel Chepsaita during a press briefing on preparedness of the event, the patron of the marathon who doubles as President William Ruto’s personal assistant Farouk Kibet said […]
Taita Taveta County is set to host the highly anticipated 97th Annual Music and Cultural Festivals, an event that promises to celebrate Kenya’s rich heritage and diverse traditions. Slated for 1st to 10th December 2024, the festival will take place at the Taita Taveta National Polytechnic in Voi, bringing together performers, artisans, and visitors from […]
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 […]