African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Esther Njoki was only eight years old when her aunt, Agnes Wanjiru, was killed in 2012. She remembers watching her mother, Rose, desperately search for Agnes for 61 days before her body was found in a hotel septic tank in Nanyuki — a quiet town that hosts the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK). […]
The International Monetary Fund said on Friday that a staff visit to Kenya took stock of the latest macroeconomic developments and discussed reforms that could pave the way for a new programme. The IMF said in a statement that policy priorities included “measures to enhance fiscal policy credibility, ensure sustainability of public finances and debt, […]
Tana River, Kenya — The first maize harvest at the Galana Kulalu Irrigation Scheme began on Saturday, marking a major milestone in reviving a project once branded a failure just two years ago. The Galana Kulalu Food Security Project, located on expansive government land spanning Kilifi and Tana River counties, is being implemented under a […]
Wiper Party Leader His Excellency Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has officially announced his candidature for the 2027 presidential election, vowing to restore hope, integrity, and economic stability to what he described as a “wounded and betrayed nation.” Speaking before thousands of jubilant delegates at Uhuru Park during the Wiper Patriotic Front National Delegates Conference, Dr. […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced the closure of the 2025/2026 avocado harvesting season for sea shipments, effective Monday, October 20, 2025, in a move aimed at safeguarding the quality of Kenya’s produce and sustaining the country’s international market reputation. The Authority stated that the decision follows a countrywide survey […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has urged governments and stakeholders to put housing at the center of crisis recovery efforts as it hosted the global observance of World Habitat Day 2025 at its headquarters in Nairobi on Monday. World Habitat Day, designated by the UN General Assembly and marked annually […]
MOMBASA, Kenya – The County Government of Mombasa has joined forces with Bloomberg Philanthropies, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), and the National Police Service to strengthen efforts in promoting road safety across the coastal city. Speaking during a joint briefing with stakeholders, County Executive Committee Member for […]
In boxing jargon, the almost four-year Russian-Ukrainian war resembles two punch-drunk boxers locked in a grueling bout—trading blows without the energy or power to deliver a knockout. Both sides, worn down by years of attrition, now struggle to maintain their fighting strength. This exhaustion partly explains the increasing desperation in both Moscow and Kyiv for […]
State House, Nairobi – President William Ruto has lauded Major (Rtd) Marsden Madoka as a true embodiment of patriotism and public service, during the official launch of his memoir “At The Ready” — a compelling chronicle of courage, leadership, and devotion to Kenya. “Major (Rtd) Madoka has truly lived up to the spirit of his […]
Representatives from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), global credit rating agencies, and development partners have held a high-level workshop with Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, to deliberate on how African countries can attain fairer credit ratings in the global financial system. CS Mbadi underscored Kenya’s solid economic performance, noting that […]
