African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya (Prime Africa)– The Government of Kenya is actively engaging Indian authorities through diplomatic channels to assist Chris Anyuga Barake, a Kenyan university student detained in India since October 6, 2023, on allegations of cybercrime. While addressing Parliament on Tuesday, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi confirmed that Barake, a holder of Kenyan passport number […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – April 29, 2025 — Renowned Kenyan radio broadcaster Edward Carey Kwach has died following a brief illness, his family confirmed in a statement released Tuesday morning. Kwach passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, while receiving treatment for meningitis. Until his death, Kwach was a celebrated radio host at Standard Media Group’s […]
In a landmark move to advance gender equality and strengthen wildlife conservation, WWF Kenya, in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA), has launched a transformative initiative aimed at elevating the role of women within Kenya’s community ranger workforce. The announcement was made during national commemorations marking the World Day for Safety and Health […]
Machakos, Kenya – (Prime Africa) – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched a scathing attack on former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of inciting the youth under the guise of advocating for better governance. Murkomen’s remarks come in response to a series of public statements made by the former president, in which he urged […]
Among the factors that can cripple human activities is disability. In Sinoko village, Kanduyi constituency, Bungoma County, 60-year-old Elder Herman Ochola describes the hardships he faced in life after losing his sight at the age of 12. Ochola recounts that his early life started well until he suffered from paralysis and lost his sight. Despite […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — A searing new BBC documentary has reignited national outrage over the deadly events of June 25, 2024, when scores of young protesters were gunned down during mass demonstrations against Kenya’s controversial Finance Bill. The 37-minute exposé, Blood Parliament, released on YouTube on Monday, meticulously reconstructs the tragic day through advanced 3D modeling, […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — China-Kenya trade surged to new heights in the first quarter of 2025, with total bilateral trade reaching 16.13 billion yuan (approximately $2.2 billion), marking a 11.9% year-on-year increase, according to data released by China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Tuesday. This represents the sixth consecutive quarter of growth and a record […]
President Ruto Suspends BioVax Chair Dr. Swarup Mishra Over Organ Trafficking Allegations President William Ruto has suspended Dr. Swarup Mishra, the founder of Mediheal Group of Hospitals, from his position as Chairperson of the Kenya BioVax Institute with immediate effect, amid mounting allegations of involvement in a transnational organ trafficking syndicate. In an official statement […]
Kenya has emerged as a shocking epicentre in a sprawling international organ trafficking ring, as revealed in a damning investigation by German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW), ZDF, and Der Spiegel. The joint report uncovers a disturbing trade that exploits the vulnerable and fuels a booming black market for kidneys, with operations allegedly taking place […]
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on Bungoma County administrators to eliminate unnecessary vetting hurdles in the issuance of National Identity Cards (IDs), aligning with President William Ruto’s recent directive aimed at easing access across the country. Speaking at his home in Bungoma while hosting local leaders and administrators, Wetang’ula emphasized that the presidential […]
