African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi, Kenya (Prime Africa News) – Kenya’s mining sector is once again under the spotlight, with the Mines Rights Board (MRB) facing sharp criticism over what industry players describe as systemic abuse and regulatory capture. Tasked under the Mining Act, 2016 with oversight of licensing, cadastre management, and adjudication of disputes, the MRB is accused […]
Mombasa, Kenya — President William Ruto has launched the Mombasa Commuter Rail Service, a transformative project aimed at addressing congestion, delays, and unreliable road transport between Mombasa’s central business district (CBD) and the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) terminus at Miritini. The new service is expected to deliver faster, safer, and more affordable travel for thousands […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Ride-hailing giant Uber has expanded into wildlife tourism with the launch of Uber Safari, a new service that allows customers to book guided safari trips to Nairobi National Park directly through its app. The feature enables users to reserve three-hour day or night safari experiences between two and 90 days in advance. […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya’s commitment to food fortification received a major boost this week as industry leaders, policymakers, and development partners gathered in Nairobi for the 2nd Annual Kenya Food Processing and Nutrition Leadership Forum and the 2025 Kenya Millers Fortification Index (KMFI) Awards. The high-level forum, hosted by the Cereal Millers Association and TechnoServe […]
EDITORIAL COMMENTARY : Nairobi (Prime Africa News) – The recent public announcement of bold reforms by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs to attract global investors into Kenya’s mining sector may sound promising. But for those who have followed the industry closely, the exact words have been spoken before—without meaningful change. […]
Algiers, Algeria – Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a groundbreaking Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) Framework Agreement, setting the stage for transformative investments worth at least US$1 billion across Africa’s housing, urban development, and trade sectors. The landmark agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 4th Intra-African […]
With the high cost of electricity in the country which has taken a toll to margins of profits to many business and the the push for climate change initiative many companies has opt to embrace solar energy to compliment with them electricity. one of the company is Mabati Rolling Milles MRN is a living testament […]
Google has come under fire for signing a $45 million contract with Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office to run a global digital ad campaign aimed at promoting the Israeli government’s narrative during its offensive in Gaza. The deal, reportedly concluded in June 2025, covers advertisements on YouTube and Google’s Display & Video 360 platform. Documents describe […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Customs and Border Control (C&BC) Department has posted a remarkable revenue collection of Kshs. 879.329 billion for the 2024/2025 Financial Year—an 11.1% growth over the previous year, significantly outpacing the 4.9% recorded in FY 2023/24. This strong performance translates to a 105.9% achievement rate against the department’s […]
Kenya’s journey toward clean and sustainable transport has received a major boost with the launch of TAD MOTORS, a pioneering electric vehicle (EV) assembly firm that promises to revolutionize the country’s mobility landscape. The launch event, hosted at Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi, brought together industry leaders, government officials, and development partners to witness the […]
