African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
In Summary “As was his last wish, let’s celebrate his life and his work. Rîa ratha na rîa thŭa. Tŭrî aira!”—a Gikuyu phrase loosely translating to “With joy and sorrow. We are proud.” Plans for memorial services and public tributes are expected to be announced by the family in the coming days. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, […]
In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through Kenya’s political landscape, the National Police Service (NPS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have accused Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi of orchestrating his own abduction in a bid to stir political tension and gain public sympathy. Addressing the media at DCI headquarters along […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenyan President William Ruto has extended a public apology to neighbouring Tanzania following a diplomatic spat triggered by the detention and deportation of prominent East African activists by Tanzanian authorities. Speaking at a national prayer breakfast in Nairobi on Wednesday, President Ruto addressed rising tensions between the two countries and made an […]
Nairobi, Kenya (Prime Africa) Military leaders from across the African continent are convening in Nairobi this week for the 2025 African Chiefs of Defence Conference, a strategic high-level forum led by the United States Africa Command (Africom) and co-hosted by the Kenyan government. The annual gathering opens Wednesday and comes at a time of mounting political […]
Nairobi, May 23, 2025 – The Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, EGH, delivered a powerful keynote address at the 2nd Nairobi Environmental Diplomacy Symposium (NEDS-2), urging urgent international cooperation to protect oceans and combat plastic pollution. Oceans Under Threat: A Call for Action Dr. Mudavadi highlighted the […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Two men linked to the 2019 Dusit D2 terrorist attack that claimed 21 lives have been convicted by the Kahawa Law Courts. The suspects, Hussein Mohamed Abdille Ali and Mohamed Abdi Ali, were found guilty on all but one charge relating to terrorism, in a ruling delivered by Lady Justice Diana Kavedza. […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Pan-African leaders are sounding the alarm over the detention and alleged torture of prominent East African human rights activists in Tanzania, following a strongly worded letter by Martha Karua, leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) and convener of the Pan African Progressive Leaders’ Solidarity Network. In a formal communication addressed to […]
CHEBKUBE, MT. ELGON – A special event was held in Chebkube, Mt. Elgon, to commemorate National Donkey Day, highlighting the critical role donkeys play in rural livelihoods and drawing attention to the urgent need to protect the animals from widespread theft and exploitation. The event was graced by Philip Kipthang Sige, Deputy County Commissioner of […]
Beginning July, coffee farmers across Kenya will start receiving their payments through a centralized system via Co-operative Bank. This new payment structure is part of a broader government reform aimed at eliminating corruption within coffee cooperative societies. Addressing in Bungoma Oparanya emphasized that this reform is a decisive step toward ensuring transparency and protecting the […]
Kenya’s growing engagement with China has sparked concern in the United States Senate, following President William Ruto’s recent state visit to Beijing and his remarks positioning Kenya and China as “co-architects of a new world order.” U.S. Senator Jim Risch, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Tuesday questioned whether Washington should continue […]
