African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has approved the prosecution of four senior officials from Taita Taveta County on corruption charges. In a statement on Wednesday, October 23, the ODPP submitted that Economic Advisor to the Governor Thomas Nyambu, former County Secretary Liverson Mgendi, former Chief Officer of Finance Christine Mwakera, and […]
Lomekwi Village in Turkana County is witnessing a transformation in its fishing industry following key interventions aimed at boosting sustainable fish production and strengthening community resilience. Mr. David Gosney, the USAID Mission Director, recently visited the village to observe the progress of these efforts. Local fishing communities have long faced challenges, including a lack of […]
The rising waters of Lake Turkana and prolonged droughts are displacing communities and threatening livelihoods in northern Kenya. This week, a United Nations delegation led by Ms. Reena Ghelani, UN Assistant Secretary-General, visited Turkana County to assess the impact of these climate-related challenges and explore how USAID Nawiri’s interventions are helping communities adapt. The visit […]
The IDF and Shin Bet announce that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed.In a joint statement, they say that recent IDF and Shin Bet activities reduced Sinwar’s area of operations, ultimately leading to his death. The statement explains that over the past few weeks, the 162nd Division and Gaza Division have been operating in […]
851,045 School age Children are out of School in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera countiesThis is according to Members of Parliament from the North Eastern region under the auspices of the North Eastern Parliamentary Group caucus. In a meeting at a Mombasa hotel, the MPs decried low education levels in the northern region as the rest […]
Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a combative interview with Fox News on Wednesday, sparring with anchor Bret Baier on immigration and shifting policy positions while asserting that if elected, she would not represent a continuation of Joe Biden’s presidency. Harris’ interview marked her first foray onto the network, which is popular with conservative viewers, […]
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 […]