African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya – The United Nations has launched a landmark $340 million expansion project at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), in a move expected to elevate Nairobi into one of the world’s leading diplomatic and multilateral hubs. [spacer height=”20px”] United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Kenyan President William Ruto presided over the groundbreaking […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya has incurred an estimated additional $143 million to $150 million in oil costs within the first 60 days of the Iran war, according to new analysis released by climate advocacy group 350.org. [spacer height=”20px”] The group says the spike in global oil prices has placed a heavy burden on ordinary citizens […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya has marked a major step in its wildlife conservation efforts following the repatriation of critically endangered Mountain Bongos from the Czech Republic, a move officials say strengthens the country’s long-term strategy to restore one of Africa’s rarest antelope species. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport during the arrival of the […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – More than 500 delegates from across the continent have gathered at the Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi for the Kenya Mining Investment Conference, as African leaders, investors, policymakers, and academics intensify discussions on reforms aimed at unlocking greater value from the continent’s vast mineral wealth. [spacer height=”20px”] The high-level conference comes at a […]
The final contingent of 150 officers from the National Police Service has returned home from Haiti, bringing to a close Kenya’s 22-month, 7-day deployment under the UN-backed, Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission.. [spacer height=”20px”] The officers arrived on April 28, 2026, marking the official conclusion of a historic international security assignment that saw a […]
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, and Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, have visited the remaining Kenyan officers serving under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti as the drawdown of the Kenya-led deployment officially comes to an end. [spacer height=”20px”] The high-level visit, which took place on April […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — The government has stepped up efforts to tackle maternal and child mortality, with a renewed focus on high-burden counties under the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan. Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth said the country must urgently shift from policy formulation to implementation, warning that key health indicators remain off […]
KWALE, Kenya — A new partnership between the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the Camões Institute is set to boost coastal restoration and eco-tourism in Kenya, with over 65,000 mangrove seedlings expected to be grown and nurtured under the Gazi Bay Coastal Restoration and Eco-Tourism (G-CORE) initiative. [spacer height=”20px”] The agreement, signed during an official […]
Taita Taveta, Kenya – Kenya has officially revived a historic railway line dating back over a century, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernize transport and strengthen regional trade links. [spacer height=”20px”] In a landmark ceremony held at Taita Taveta University, President William Ruto presided over the groundbreaking of the rehabilitation of […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has clarified that the newly signed Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government is designed to enhance collaboration—not transfer devolved functions. [spacer height=”20px”] Appearing before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations chaired […]
