African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Regional stakeholders in the blue economy sector have underscored the urgent need for East African countries to harmonize policies governing migratory tuna species and other shared marine resources across the region. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during a regional forum, experts emphasized the importance of cross-border collaboration to promote sustainable fisheries and ensure accountability among foreign fishing […]
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). [spacer height=”20px”] The initiative aims to strengthen young people’s capacity to address climate change, […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s Chief Justice Martha Koome has launched the 2024/2025 Annual Report on the Administration of Justice, outlining progress in judicial reforms and unveiling a new framework designed to enhance transparency, accountability, and coordination across the country’s justice sector. [spacer height=”20px”] The report introduces a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Guiding Framework, a […]
Kilifi County, Kenya – Thousands of residents from Kilifi County and neighbouring regions received free medical attention during the annual medical camp hosted by Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) and the Safal MRM Foundation at the company’s Mariakani headquarters. [spacer height=”20px”] The one-day exercise brought together medical professionals, community health partners, and volunteers in a coordinated […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Uganda and South Sudan have taken a major step toward deepening regional integration and expanding cross-border trade, following high-level discussions in Nairobi this week on the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to landlocked neighbours. [spacer height=”20px”] The meeting, convened by the Kenya Railways Corporation on behalf of the Ministry of […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Lamu, a 22-year-old lion housed at Stedmak Gardens, continues to defy the odds, living well beyond the typical lifespan of wild lions, which ranges between 12 and 16 years. Rescued and relocated to the facility in 2012, Lamu’s longevity is a testament to sustained monitoring and specialized veterinary care. [spacer height=”20px”] A […]
Embu, Kenya – Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe has cautioned political leaders against turning tea prices into a regional or ethnic contest, insisting that market dynamics in the sector are driven by quality and global buyer preferences rather than geography or politics. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking on Friday in Kanja, Embu County, […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] Lady Justice Sharif Mwanaisha Said on Thursday suspended the ongoing auction process […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] The announcement was made on Thursday during the launch of the National Organizing […]
