African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has intensified its campaign against corruption and misuse of public resources across Western Kenya, in a wave of enforcement actions targeting police officers, public land grabbers, and fraudulent contractors. From Busia to Bungoma, the commission’s latest operations have led to arrests, recovery of public assets, and legal interventions aimed […]
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured orders from the Bungoma High Court halting the auction of key assets belonging to Matili Technical Training Institute, following revelations that the Sh17 million debt claim used to justify the auction was fraudulent. Lady Justice Sharif Mwanaisha Said on Thursday suspended the ongoing auction process and barred […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya has officially welcomed East African Community (EAC) member states to take part in the 25th EAC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Trade Fair scheduled for November 7 to 16, 2025, at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi. The announcement was made on Thursday during the launch of the National Organizing Committee, presided […]
Kenya has become the latest frontline in the global scramble for rare minerals, with Mrima Hill on the country’s southern coast emerging as one of Africa’s richest deposits of rare earth elements — key components in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and advanced electronics. The 157-hectare forest in Kwale County is estimated to hold mineral […]
Amboseli, Kenya – The much-anticipated Maa Festival, set for November 4 at Amboseli National Park, has taken on greater significance following the planned handover of the park’s management to the Kajiado County Government. The move, announced by President William Ruto, marks a historic shift in Kenya’s conservation landscape — one that could redefine local governance, […]
KILIFI, Kenya — Kenya’s tourism sector is poised for a major boost following the government’s decision to streamline the licensing process for new airlines, paving the way for more carriers to operate in the country’s skies and bring in more visitors. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced that several new airlines have recently […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Nairobi City County Government (NCCG), in partnership with social enterprise Kidogo Early Years (KEYs), has launched a far-reaching strategic blueprint to overhaul the childcare landscape across the capital. The initiative aims to establish a robust policy and regulatory framework that will anchor quality, professional, and sustainable childcare services within Nairobi’s broader […]
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 — Governors from Kenya’s Coast Region have commended the Go Blue Initiative for its transformative role in empowering coastal communities and driving sustainable development across the region. Speaking during a Go Blue Workshop held in Nairobi, Taita Taveta Governor H.E. Dr. Andrew Mwadime (Wakujaa) lauded the initiative for its tangible contributions to local […]
Naivasha, Kenya – The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has successfully concluded its third cohort of training for Internal Dispute Resolution Committees (IDRCs), marking another milestone in its ongoing mission to strengthen the institutional capacity of political parties in Kenya. The two-day training, held on 28th and 29th October 2025 in Naivasha, […]
