African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Government has strongly defended the proposed modernization and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), describing the multi-billion-shilling initiative as a strategic national investment designed to secure Kenya’s position as East Africa’s premier aviation hub amid growing regional competition. Speaking during a press briefing at Transcom House in Nairobi, Roads and […]
MERU, Kenya – Preparations for the 2026 Meru Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show are in their final stages, with hundreds of exhibitors expected to participate in this year’s exhibition themed, “Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Growth.” Speaking ahead of the four-day event, Meru ASK Show Chairman Mwithimbu Ng’entu said the exhibition […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – What began as a dream safari project destined for Kenya’s Maasai Mara and other world-class tourist destinations turned into a nightmare that two Swedish friends say will remain etched in their memories forever. Kenya, globally renowned as a leading tourism destination, now risks damage to its reputation over what some tourists describe […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – The government has called on stakeholders in the gaming industry to embrace responsible advertising practices that safeguard children and vulnerable groups while supporting the growth of the sector. Speaking during the Gaming Tech Summit Africa 2026 in Nairobi, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB), Ms. Nelly […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – The 2026 edition of AUTOEXPO Kenya, East Africa’s largest automotive, spare parts and accessories trade exhibition, officially opened in Nairobi with a vibrant showcase of innovation, technology and business opportunities, bringing together leading players from the global automotive industry. The opening day attracted an impressive turnout of manufacturers, distributors, investors, policymakers, automotive […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya is this week hosting the sixth edition of Avocado Africa 2026, the continent’s largest international gathering focused on the avocado and fresh produce value chain, as the country positions itself for another major expansion in exports, value addition and global market access. The four-day summit, running from May 26 to 29 at […]
Western Equatoria State – The Azande Kingdom has launched a major agricultural initiative aimed at strengthening food production, creating jobs, and promoting economic development through large-scale palm oil farming in Western Equatoria State. The project, unveiled on Saturday at the Royal Palace in Bazungua, will see the planting of 35,000 palm oil trees under the […]
NAIROBI, Kenya –Â The global avocado oil industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, creating new opportunities for companies specializing in value addition and processing technologies. Among the firms capitalizing on this momentum is Naoura Company for Metal Industries, a leading Middle Eastern manufacturer of agricultural machinery and olive oil extraction production lines, which is now deepening its […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, John Mbadi, has assured Kenyans that the proposed Finance Bill 2026 is designed to create a more transparent, inclusive and simplified taxation framework aimed at easing the burden on citizens and businesses. Speaking during a press briefing at the National Treasury in Nairobi on Monday, CS […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – At the AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Summit held in Nairobi, leading Nairobi-based technology firms Crescent Tech Group and FinSense Africa officially signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking the beginning of a transformative collaboration aimed at delivering end-to-end enterprise technology solutions across Africa. The agreement was formally signed by Aashifa […]
