African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi, Kenya – The Principal Secretary for the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Susan Mang’eni, has called for a national conversation on reforming Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies to ensure corporate investments directly empower young entrepreneurs and small businesses through grant funding. Speaking during the Kenya Development Cooperation (KDC) Event at […]
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 […]
MOMBASA, Kenya – President William Ruto has called for stronger global political will and concrete action to protect the world’s oceans, urging leaders to translate conservation commitments into tangible results. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa on Thursday—the first edition of the conference to be held on African soil—President Ruto […]
The government has assured Kenyans that the country has sufficient petroleum stocks to meet national demand and that fuel supply remains stable across the country despite growing concerns over global energy market uncertainties. Speaking during a familiarization tour of key petroleum infrastructure facilities in the Coast Region, Principal Secretary for Petroleum, said Kenya continues to […]
SIHEUNG, SOUTH KOREA – Kenya has intensified its push to attract South Korean investment, positioning itself as a strategic gateway to East Africa and a hub for industrial growth, innovation, and technology-driven development. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya is ready to forge transformative partnerships with […]
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 – Police in Kenya have arrested eight female students on suspicion of arson, authorities said Friday, after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others. The motive remained under investigation. The girls were arrested for planning and carrying out a suspected arson attack at […]
NAIROBI (Prime Africa) – Kenya has intensified its preparedness measures against Ebola and other emerging public health threats as the government moves to strengthen the country’s position as a regional diplomatic and humanitarian coordination hub. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the government remains vigilant despite the country recording no confirmed Ebola cases, emphasizing that […]
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 […]
MERU, Kenya – The Kenya Bureau of Standards has initiated nationwide public consultations on a new set of proposed regulations aimed at strengthening oversight in product certification, laboratory testing, and measurement systems. The draft proposals were unveiled during a stakeholder forum held in Meru on Friday, where participants voiced concerns over the increasing circulation of […]
