African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Tensions escalated in Nairobi on Sunday after an armed group stormed the headquarters of the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), disrupting preparations for a press conference denouncing state-sponsored violence. The assault occurred on the eve of Saba Saba Day, an annual event commemorating Kenya’s pro-democracy movement of the 1990s. [spacer height=”20px”] According to eyewitnesses, approximately […]
Kenya’s journey toward clean and sustainable transport has received a major boost with the launch of TAD MOTORS, a pioneering electric vehicle (EV) assembly firm that promises to revolutionize the country’s mobility landscape. The launch event, hosted at Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi, brought together industry leaders, government officials, and development partners to witness the […]
Taita Taveta – Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale has announced a major government initiative to equip Moi County Referral Hospital with modern medical infrastructure, including MRI machines, digital X-rays, dialysis units, and fully equipped theatres. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during a tour of the facility, Hon. Duale said the upgrades are part of the revamped […]
Kilifi County, Kenya — First Lady Rachael Ruto has called on national and county legislators to increase funding for school nutrition programmes, urging the establishment of school kitchen gardens and the expansion of the National School Milk Programme. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during the distribution of milk to learners at Kachororoni and Gandini Primary Schools in […]
Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto is expected to attend the prestigious Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), set to take place this month in Kampala, Uganda. His participation in this high-level summit underscores Kenya’s leadership role on the continent and his commitment to strengthening democratic institutions through interparliamentary collaboration. [spacer height=”20px”] President […]
London, UK – Kenya is ready to project itself confidently on the global stage as a premier destination for investment, President William Ruto said on Tuesday while addressing investors and business leaders at the Kenya Investment Forum in London. [spacer height=”20px”] Held at The Law Society and hosted on the sidelines of the Africa Debate, […]
Celebrated Afro-pop star Nyota Ndogo has found herself at the center of a heated controversy after she publicly lashed out at Taita Taveta County’s water company (TAVEVO) over what she described as “total incompetence and daylight impunity”. [spacer height=”20px”] In a fiery confrontation captured on video and now widely circulating on social media, the “Watu […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — At least six protesters were confirmed dead and 56 others seriously injured during nationwide demonstrations in Kenya on Wednesday, as citizens marked one year since last year’s mass anti-government protests sparked by economic grievances and tax reforms. [spacer height=”20px”] The protests, which turned violent in multiple parts of the country including the capital […]
In Summary The ban comes amid widespread protests led by Gen Z demonstrators marking the anniversary of the June 25, 2024, anti-Finance Bill protests, which saw dozens killed and scores injured. Thousands of protesters have flooded the streets in Nairobi and several other towns across Kenya, calling for police accountability, justice for victims of last […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Under the astute and visionary leadership of Kenyan President Dr. William Samoei Ruto, the nation has embarked on a trajectory of phenomenal transformation, registering historic achievements that have reverberated across all regions. The past years of his administration have been defined by relentless determination, strategic foresight, and an unshakable commitment to repositioning […]
