African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
BUNGOMA, Kenya — Bungoma County is emerging as a new hub for youth-driven climate justice efforts in Kenya, following the launch of the Youth Empowerment for Climate Justice and Sustainability (YECJS) project by the Youth Initiative for Land in Africa (YILAA). The initiative aims to strengthen young people’s capacity to address climate change, land rights, […]
ELGEYO MARAKWET, Kenya — At least ten people have been confirmed dead after a massive landslide struck the Murkutwo area of Chesongoch in Elgeyo Marakwet County following hours of heavy rainfall on Friday night. According to Kerio Valley OCPD Zablon Okoyo, the landslide, which occurred at around 1 a.m., swept away several homes, leaving many residents […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding the Mau Forest Complex through a landmark initiative, the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme (MFC ICLIP). Speaking during a high-level roundtable with key stakeholders, Dr. Ng’eno underscored the ecological […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenyans will witness a rare celestial spectacle this Sunday evening as a total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a “blood moon,” paints the night sky in shades of deep red. The rare phenomenon, expected to be visible across much of the country, will also mark a historic moment: the official launch of […]
UNITED NATIONS, (Prime Africa) – Gaza City and surrounding areas are now officially in famine, and the crisis is set to worsen unless aid access improves, according to a stark new global hunger assessment released Friday. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) – a UN-backed hunger monitoring body – said nearly 514,000 people, almost […]
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Executive Secretary, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, has called for urgent, bold, and collaborative action to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity as key drivers of security, cooperation, and resilience across the Greater Horn of Africa. Speaking at the Regional Consultative Seminar on Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity […]
Nairobi Kenya (Prime Africa News) – Taita Taveta County took center stage in the global fight against land degradation as it proudly hosted the 2025 Desertification and Drought Day, a high-profile event emphasizing sustainable land management and climate resilience. Under the theme “Restore the Land, Unlock the Opportunities,” this year’s celebrations highlighted the urgent need for land restoration […]
Summary Initiative: “Mti Mtoto” (Small Tree Project) rewards new mothers with 5 tree seedlings per child to combat deforestation and poverty. Impact: 35,000+ trees planted since 2018; women now grow high-value crops like macadamia and avocado for income. Empowerment: Transforms mothers into environmental stewards while boosting food security and family livelihoods. Significance: A replicable model linking […]
Nairobi, Kenya — In a landmark move to integrate climate action with national security frameworks, the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Administration, today officially launched the National Climate Change Security Response Programme (NCCSRP) Chiefs Training at the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC). This two-day intensive workshop marks […]
SAMBURU COUNTY– For pastoralist communities in Samburu County, the signs of climate change are no longer abstract predictions but a harsh reality. Six consecutive failed rainy seasons, from 2019 to early 2022, have decimated livestock, pushing families to the brink of survival. The prolonged drought, a stark indicator of changing weather patterns, has transformed fertile […]
