African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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 […]
Mombasa, Kenya – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is using this year’s Customer Service Week to reflect on its service delivery and strengthen its relationship with taxpayers, as it continues to modernize its operations through innovation, technology, and strong partnerships. The Authority says the event provides a valuable opportunity to assess its performance and explore […]
Rongo, Migori County – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has paid glowing tribute to the late Hon. Dr. Dalmas Otieno, describing him as a towering statesman whose leadership left a lasting imprint on Kenya’s democracy, Parliament, and government. Representing President William Ruto at the burial service in […]
Summary Moratorium & Reforms: Kenya froze new mining licenses in 2019 to clean up the sector, lifting the moratorium in October 2023 under President William Ruto. Mass Revocations: Over 1,500 mining licenses were revoked in 2023, with all holders ordered to reapply by November 30, 2023. By September 2024, 91% of reapplications had been rejected. […]
Manila, Philippines – West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka has declared that access to environmental information is a “human right and a survival database,” urging stronger investments in climate data and early-warning systems to safeguard communities. Speaking at the ongoing International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2025 conference in Manila, Mogaka emphasized that better […]
Editorial Commentary (Prime Africa News) When Parliament enacted the Mining Act, 2016, it was hailed as a landmark reform. For decades, Kenya’s mining sector had suffered from corruption, arbitrary cancellations, and investor uncertainty. The Mines Review Board (MRB) was created under the 2016 Mining Act as a safeguard for investors. Its role was meant to […]
