African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi, Kenya — The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced the closure of the 2025/2026 avocado harvesting season for sea shipments, effective Monday, October 20, 2025, in a move aimed at safeguarding the quality of Kenya’s produce and sustaining the country’s international market reputation. The Authority stated that the decision follows a countrywide survey […]
Mombasa, Kenya – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is using this year’s Customer Service Week to reflect on its service delivery and strengthen its relationship with taxpayers, as it continues to modernize its operations through innovation, technology, and strong partnerships. The Authority says the event provides a valuable opportunity to assess its performance and explore […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — The government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming blue economy research into tangible commercial ventures that drive social and economic development. Principal Secretary, State Department of Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, said Kenya is ready to channel available resources towards science-driven innovations with real impact on communities. “We must connect […]
Mombasa, Kenya — Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, has called on county governments to work closely with the national administration to reposition Kenya’s livestock sector as a cornerstone of food security, rural livelihoods, and national economic growth. Speaking during a joint consultative forum with 24 Governors from Arid and Semi-Arid […]
Mombasa, Kenya – Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, has officially launched the Orthodox Tea Auction in Mombasa, a move hailed as a milestone for Kenya’s tea industry and a significant step forward for the country’s 650,000 tea farmers. Speaking at the event, Kagwe highlighted that the sector had achieved its highest-ever earnings in […]
New York / Nairobi – As President William Ruto addresses the United Nations General Assembly this week, seeking to reassure the world of Kenya’s commitment to investment and reform, a different story is quietly unfolding at home. International investors and donors, long regarded as Kenya’s lifeline, are growing increasingly frustrated by a mining regime that […]
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 […]
