African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Mombasa, Kenya — President William Ruto has launched the Mombasa Commuter Rail Service, a transformative project aimed at addressing congestion, delays, and unreliable road transport between Mombasa’s central business district (CBD) and the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) terminus at Miritini. [spacer height=”20px”] The new service is expected to deliver faster, safer, and more affordable travel […]
Voi, Kenya — Taita Taveta County has taken a decisive step toward transforming its energy future with the official launch of the County Energy Plan, a comprehensive roadmap aimed at scaling up energy access, attracting investment, and positioning the county as a regional leader in sustainable power solutions. [spacer height=”20px”] The landmark event, hosted at […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Ride-hailing giant Uber has expanded into wildlife tourism with the launch of Uber Safari, a new service that allows customers to book guided safari trips to Nairobi National Park directly through its app. The feature enables users to reserve three-hour day or night safari experiences between two and 90 days in advance. […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding the Mau Forest Complex through a landmark initiative, the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme (MFC ICLIP). [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during a high-level roundtable with key stakeholders, Dr. Ng’eno underscored […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, has called on millers to scale up food fortification efforts as Kenya intensifies its push towards food sufficiency and nutrition security. Speaking in Nairobi on Tuesday during the Kenya Millers Fortification Index (KMFI) 2025 Awards Ceremony, Mudavadi […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya’s commitment to food fortification received a major boost this week as industry leaders, policymakers, and development partners gathered in Nairobi for the 2nd Annual Kenya Food Processing and Nutrition Leadership Forum and the 2025 Kenya Millers Fortification Index (KMFI) Awards. [spacer height=”20px”] The high-level forum, hosted by the Cereal Millers Association […]
Kilifi, Kenya – President William Ruto has assured global and local investors that Kenya offers a predictable and secure investment climate in its Special Economic Zones (SEZs), backed by clear policies and stable laws. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking on Tuesday during a panel discussion after presiding over the groundbreaking ceremony of the 2,000-acre Vipingo Special Economic […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — In a landmark land regularization event held in Miritini, the Mombasa County government on Saturday officially issued title deeds to more than 500 residents — a milestone that not only resolved decades of land uncertainty but also delivered a moment of stunning personal revelation from a sitting legislator. [spacer height=”20px”] Among the […]
MOMBASA, Kenya – With just weeks to go before the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) marks its 20th anniversary, internal cracks are threatening to derail the celebrations and unsettle the party’s standing ahead of the 2027 general election. [spacer height=”20px”] The long-standing opposition party, known for its charismatic leadership and strong grassroots following, is facing a […]
EDITORIAL COMMENTARY : Nairobi (Prime Africa News) – The recent public announcement of bold reforms by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs to attract global investors into Kenya’s mining sector may sound promising. But for those who have followed the industry closely, the exact words have been spoken before—without meaningful change. […]
