African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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. [spacer height=”20px”] The Mines Review Board (MRB) was created under the 2016 Mining Act as a safeguard for investors. Its role was […]
Nairobi, Kenya – September 26, 2025: The People’s Liberation Party (PLP) has formally unveiled its roadmap to the 2027 General Elections with a unanimous endorsement of Party Leader, Hon. Martha Karua, SC, as its presidential candidate. [spacer height=”20px”] The historic declaration was made during a Special National Delegates Conference at Ufungamano House in Nairobi, marking […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — The government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming blue economy research into tangible commercial ventures that drive social and economic development. [spacer height=”20px”] Principal Secretary, State Department of Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, said Kenya is ready to channel available resources towards science-driven innovations with real impact on communities. [spacer […]
Mombasa, Kenya – As global attention on the blue economy grows, the Kenyan government is under renewed pressure to scale up efforts in unlocking the potential of its ocean resources. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during the Blue Economy Innovation and Investment Summit in Mombasa, the European Union Ambassador to Kenya, Henriette Geiger, emphasized that Kenya must […]
BUNGOMA, Kenya — A total of 1,096 young people from Bungoma County are set to benefit from the government’s National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program, a flagship initiative designed to equip youth with entrepreneurial skills and provide them with business funding. [spacer height=”20px”] The program, officially rolled out in Bungoma at the Kibabii Vocational […]
Mombasa, Kenya — Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, has called on county governments to work closely with the national administration to reposition Kenya’s livestock sector as a cornerstone of food security, rural livelihoods, and national economic growth. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during a joint consultative forum with 24 Governors from Arid […]
Mombasa, Kenya – Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, has officially launched the Orthodox Tea Auction in Mombasa, a move hailed as a milestone for Kenya’s tea industry and a significant step forward for the country’s 650,000 tea farmers. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking at the event, Kagwe highlighted that the sector had achieved its highest-ever […]
New York / Nairobi – As President William Ruto addresses the United Nations General Assembly this week, seeking to reassure the world of Kenya’s commitment to investment and reform, a different story is quietly unfolding at home. International investors and donors, long regarded as Kenya’s lifeline, are growing increasingly frustrated by a mining regime that […]
New York, USA – President William Ruto has urged African leaders to unite in championing urgent reforms of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), insisting that Africa’s exclusion from permanent membership is “unacceptable and indefensible.” [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during the 7th Summit of the Committee of Ten (C-10) Heads of State and Government on the […]
Nairobi, Kenya (Prime Africa News) – Kenya’s mining sector is once again under the spotlight, with the Mines Rights Board (MRB) facing sharp criticism over what industry players describe as systemic abuse and regulatory capture. [spacer height=”20px”] Tasked under the Mining Act, 2016 with oversight of licensing, cadastre management, and adjudication of disputes, the MRB […]
