African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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. [spacer height=”20px”] The Authority stated that the decision follows a […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] World Habitat Day, designated by the UN General Assembly and […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during a joint briefing with stakeholders, County Executive Committee […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] This exhaustion partly explains the increasing desperation in both Moscow and […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] “Major (Rtd) Madoka has truly lived up to the spirit […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] CS Mbadi underscored Kenya’s solid economic performance, […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] The Authority says the event provides a valuable opportunity to assess its performance […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] Representing President William Ruto at the burial […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking at the ongoing International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2025 conference in Manila, Mogaka emphasized […]
