African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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 […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – May 2026 – African fintech platform Paymenta has officially announced an ambitious Pan-African expansion strategy under the leadership of DSSC Global, positioning itself as a next-generation digital financial ecosystem built to accelerate financial inclusion across the continent. Operating under the slogan “Built in Africa, Empowering Africa,” Paymenta says its mission is to […]
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Adan Abdulla Mohammed has officially been sworn into office during a formal ceremony held at the Supreme Court of Kenya, marking his official assumption of leadership at the country’s principal tax authority. The solemn ceremony, conducted in accordance with constitutional and institutional requirements, formally ushers in Mohammed’s tenure at […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – The United Nations has launched a landmark $340 million expansion project at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), in a move expected to elevate Nairobi into one of the world’s leading diplomatic and multilateral hubs. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Kenyan President William Ruto presided over the groundbreaking ceremony on […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya has incurred an estimated additional $143 million to $150 million in oil costs within the first 60 days of the Iran war, according to new analysis released by climate advocacy group 350.org. The group says the spike in global oil prices has placed a heavy burden on ordinary citizens and businesses, […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya has marked a major step in its wildlife conservation efforts following the repatriation of critically endangered Mountain Bongos from the Czech Republic, a move officials say strengthens the country’s long-term strategy to restore one of Africa’s rarest antelope species. Speaking at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport during the arrival of the animals, Prime […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – More than 500 delegates from across the continent have gathered at the Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi for the Kenya Mining Investment Conference, as African leaders, investors, policymakers, and academics intensify discussions on reforms aimed at unlocking greater value from the continent’s vast mineral wealth. The high-level conference comes at a time when […]
The final contingent of 150 officers from the National Police Service has returned home from Haiti, bringing to a close Kenya’s 22-month, 7-day deployment under the UN-backed, Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission.. The officers arrived on April 28, 2026, marking the official conclusion of a historic international security assignment that saw a total of […]
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, and Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, have visited the remaining Kenyan officers serving under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti as the drawdown of the Kenya-led deployment officially comes to an end. The high-level visit, which took place on April 27, 2026, […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — The government has stepped up efforts to tackle maternal and child mortality, with a renewed focus on high-burden counties under the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan. Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth said the country must urgently shift from policy formulation to implementation, warning that key health indicators remain off […]
