African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenyans will witness a rare celestial spectacle this Sunday evening as a total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a “blood moon,” paints the night sky in shades of deep red. The rare phenomenon, expected to be visible across much of the country, will also mark a historic moment: the official launch of […]
Kenya Revenue Authority has thwarts Kshs 123 million tax fraud involving irregular clearance of 161 containers of rice at one of the Container Freight Stations (CFSs) in Mombasa. The irregular clearance occurred between 1st August and 23rd August 2025 according to the kenya Revenue Authority however, the anomaly was detected through routine audit checks, prompting […]
Mombasa, Kenya – President William Ruto has announced that healthcare workers employed under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme on temporary contracts will now transition to permanent and pensionable terms. Speaking at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital in Mombasa on Thursday, the President issued employment letters to the first batch of workers, signalling […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The OKOA Nairobi Movement has launched a blistering attack on Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration, accusing it of unprecedented financial mismanagement, systemic corruption, and presiding over the collapse of essential services in the capital. In a strongly worded statement, the civic movement alleged that the Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) is “effectively insolvent,” […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) has pledged its full support for the rollout of the Electronic Government Procurement System (e-GP), hailing it as a landmark reform that will transform the country’s procurement sector by embedding transparency, accountability, and efficiency. Speaking in Nairobi during the release of a press statement, KISM […]
The government is investigating claims that armed Jubaland forces from Somalia have allegedly crossed into Mandera County, sparking anxiety among residents and political leaders. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, speaking in Busia at the start of his Jukwaa La Usalama tour of Western Kenya, dismissed the reports as unverified. He assured the public that security […]
Nairobi, Kenya (Prime Africa News) – Kenya, over the past fortnight, has played host to one of the world’s most celebrated filmmakers, S. S. Rajamouli, the visionary Indian director, screenwriter, and storyteller whose works have captivated audiences across continents. During his two-week stay in the country, Rajamouli and a crew of 120 filmed key scenes […]
Murang’a, Kenya — The government has announced plans to revoke licences of all bars operating near schools in Murang’a County, in a sweeping move aimed at safeguarding the education sector from the adverse effects of alcohol abuse and related social vices. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the crackdown follows a comprehensive national audit of […]
Yokohama, Japan — Kenya is redefining refugee management through its groundbreaking Shirika Plan, a new model that shifts from humanitarian aid dependency to long-term development and integration. Speaking at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, said the […]
Vihiga, Kenya – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has called on elected leaders to put service delivery at the forefront of their mandate rather than offering excuses or shifting blame. Speaking during the commissioning of a newly installed X-ray machine at Itando Mission Health Care in Hamisi […]
