African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi, Kenya (Prime Africa News) – In a bid to elevate journalism standards in Africa amid the rapidly evolving global media landscape, Sputnik News International (Russia) in partnership with InfoNile Communications Ltd (Kenya) hosted an insightful virtual Digital Journalism Workshop on June 10, 2025. The training, titled “Secret Weapons for the Modern Editor: How AI Tools Are Changing the Game,” equipped Prime Africa Channel’s editorial and […]
Nairobi, Kenya — A growing national outcry has erupted in Kenya following the death of a 31-year-old teacher and blogger, Albert Ojwang, while in police custody, prompting the suspension of several police officers and the launch of an independent investigation. Ojwang was arrested last Friday in Homa Bay, a town in western Kenya, after a […]
A Kisumu court has acquitted all 12 accused persons in the long-running anti-corruption case involving the Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) retail mall project, bringing an end to a high-profile legal battle that has gripped the nation since 2019. Principal Magistrate Celesa Okore delivered the landmark ruling on June 3, 2025, in Anti-Corruption Case No. […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The invasive mosquito species Anopheles stephensi, a known vector for malaria transmission in Asia and the Middle East, is rapidly spreading across northern Kenya, according to a new scientific study. First confirmed in the country in December 2022, the mosquito has now been identified in seven of 18 surveyed counties, predominantly along […]
Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to building a robust intellectual property (IP) ecosystem following high-level talks with the Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Daren Tang, at State House, Nairobi. The meeting emphasized Kenya’s strategic intent to align its IP framework with global standards, signaling a bold step […]
Kilifi, Kenya — In a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing public participation in development, the State Department for National Government Coordination convened a high-level stakeholder and citizen engagement forum at Pwani University on Wednesday. The forum, held in Kilifi County, brought together a cross-section of community voices and key government actors to discuss the progress […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Azerbaijan has officially inaugurated its embassy in Nairobi, marking a significant milestone in its two-decade-long diplomatic relationship with Kenya. The move signals a strengthening of ties and a renewed commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeyhun Bayramov, […]
Nairobi, Kenya – In a transformative initiative aimed at bridging cultural and educational gaps across continents, the Path to Russia Organization has introduced a dynamic cultural exchange module to Kenyan students, bringing global perspectives to classrooms in both primary and secondary schools. The program, designed to empower learners in remote regions of Kenya, has recently […]
The Medium Liquor Traders Association (MELTA) has moved to distance itself from recent remarks made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, in which he urged bar owners to boycott musicians from Central Kenya who recently visited Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s residence in Karen. In a statement, MELTA described the comments as “distasteful, callous, and unwarranted,” […]
Nyamira County, Kenya — As relentless rains continue to pound the Gusii Highlands, residents of West Mugirango in Nyamira County are facing the growing threat of deadly lightning strikes. In a recent tragic incident, two young people lost their lives and another was injured after lightning struck them while they sought shelter under an open […]
