African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi Kenya (Prime Africa News) – Taita Taveta County took center stage in the global fight against land degradation as it proudly hosted the 2025 Desertification and Drought Day, a high-profile event emphasizing sustainable land management and climate resilience. [spacer height=”20px”] Under the theme “Restore the Land, Unlock the Opportunities,” this year’s celebrations highlighted the urgent need for […]
The inaugural International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit Africa officially opened in Nairobi on Tuesday, setting the stage for critical conversations on religious freedom as a driver of peace, social cohesion, and sustainable development across the continent. [spacer height=”20px”] The groundbreaking summit was convened at the kind invitation of Chief Justice of Kenya, Lady Justice Martha […]
In a world grappling with climate change and water insecurity, powerful storytelling has become more than an art—it’s a catalyst for impact. Kenyan photojournalist Dishon Amanya has earned global recognition for his compelling work, winning the prestigious Solutions that Inspire Change international photo competition. His winning image, “Community Resilience: Water Access Solutions in Times of Drought,” highlights the intersection […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya is under global scrutiny as a key player in Africa’s booming drug trade, with a new report revealing alarming trends in trafficking, corruption, and rising drug use across Eastern and Southern Africa. [spacer height=”20px”] The Eastern and Southern Africa Commission on Drugs (ESACD) has issued a hard-hitting report, warning that porous borders, corruption, and the […]
In a monumental stride towards transforming diagnostic healthcare, The Nairobi Hospital has unveiled an advanced AI powered Siemens SOMATOM Drive 256 slice CT scanner. This state of the art equipment is poised to revolutionize medical imaging by delivering ultra fast, high precision scans, significantly bolstering the fight against the growing burden of non communicable diseases […]
Kakuma, Kenya – Hundreds of thousands of refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma camp are facing severe hunger after drastic cuts to US-funded food aid left rations at their lowest levels ever, a UN official has warned. [spacer height=”20px”] At Amusait Hospital in the sprawling Kakuma camp—home to some 300,000 refugees fleeing conflict across Africa and the Middle […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya Railways celebrated the 8th anniversary of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) operations, highlighting its pivotal role in reshaping Kenya’s transport, trade, and tourism sectors. Since its launch, the SGR has become a cornerstone of the country’s infrastructure, driving economic growth and regional connectivity. [spacer height=”20px”] A Decade of Safe and Efficient Operations […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] The training, titled “Secret Weapons for the Modern Editor: How AI Tools Are Changing the Game,” equipped Prime Africa […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] Ojwang was arrested last Friday in Homa Bay, a town in western Kenya, […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] Principal Magistrate Celesa Okore delivered the landmark ruling on June 3, 2025, in Anti-Corruption […]
